Monthly Archives: February 2014

New Leica cases from classiccases.co.uk

New products from classiccases.co.uk: their new Leica M240 case can fit a ThumbsUp attached to the camera.  The new cases also have a choice of standard half case or half case with a flap to cover the rear screen. ClassicCases is also offering ‘A la Carte’ orders for customers with specific requests, for example a black M240 […]

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Leica Summicron-C cinema lenses now shipping

From 16x9inc.com – the Leica Summicron-C cinema lenses are now shipping: 16×9 Inc., distributor of professional film and digital products, is proud to bring you the Leica Summicron-C lenses. Following the overwhelming success of the Leica Summilux-C lenses, the Summicron-C lenses deliver exceptional engineering and unsurpassed craftsmanship to the world of cinematography. The Leica Summicron-C family offers six […]

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Joel Meyerowitz: My Life with Leica (part 1)

Leica Akademie Italy has met Joel Meyerowitz, soon after the opening of his latest exhibition in Milan, and interviewed him about his life long “love” for Leica cameras, from the first Leica M2 in the sixties to the Leica M9, M and S today. In this first take Meyerowitz talks about a camera that has […]

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Leica X2 Paper Skin Fedrigoni limited edition

New X2 limited edition from Leica: instead of the the traditional leather band, the Paper Skin Fedrigoni camera has special paper called “Constellation Jade” (watch the embedded video for more details). Only 25 pieces will be produced. The price is not yet announced. Additional images:

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New Arte di Mano accessories for Leica M 240

Arte di Mano will start shipping three new Leica M accessories in early March: Aventino Half Case ($490) Comodo Neck Strap ($103) EVF2 Leather Pouch – $120 Leica Store Miami is an US authorized dealer for Arte di Mano (see all available products). Additional pictures of the new Arte di Mano products:

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for January 2014

         These are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for January 2014: Review: using Leica M lenses on the 36MP Sony A7r mirrorless camera New Leica T type 701 mirrorless camera to be announced in April New: “Work your Leica M” e-book Today Leica Camera is 100 years old New book from Erwin […]

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The Leica Monochrom “Ralph Gibson” camera priced at €21K is sold out

The limited edition Leica Monochrom “Ralph Gibson“ camera is (was) priced at 21,000 Euros (around $28,000). A total of 35 units were produced and my understanding is that they all sold out very quickly, just like any other Leica special edition model. Additional images:

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