Monthly Archives: April 2014

Novoflex LEM/VIS II adapter set for Leica M type 240 now shipping in the US

The new Novoflex LEM/VIS II adapter set for Leica M type 240 is now available in the US – B&H has it listed as shipping in 7-14 business days. The LEM/VIS II is both an adapter and extension tube into one: it allows using Visoflex specific lenses on the Leica M240 camera without reflex housing (focusing up […]

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Quick Leica T camera hands-on preview

Last week I had a chance to play with the new Leica T at the Leica Store in Palm Beach. Here is my quick hands-on preview (for more in-depth reviews, check my previous Leica T coverage). Keep in mind that this was a prototype camera and the firmware was probably not final (click on images […]

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Leica R-M lens adapter finally in stock

The Leica R-M lens adapter is finally in stock at B&H. Here is more info on how the adapter works:

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The catalog for the next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction is now available online

The catalog for the next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction is now available online. The auction will take place on May 29, 2014:

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Welcoming our new sponsor Camera West

If you are planning on buying new Leica gear or accessories, please consider our sponsors (including our newest addition Camera West): Leica Store Palm Beach (USA) Red Dot Cameras (UK) PopFlash (USA) Camera Electronic (Australia) L&H Photographica Auctions (Hong Kong) CameraWest (USA) Leica Store Miami (USA) B&H (USA) Adorama (USA) If you are interested in advertising on LeicaRumors, please contact me.

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New: Komaru titanium soft release

A new Komaru titanium soft release was announced by French company Taos Photographic (importer of Match Technical Service and Tom Abrahamsson soft releases). The price is €58,90 ($80). Update: Komaru soft release buttons can be now purchased at the Leica Store Miami. Additional information:

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Mystery “Edition 100 Years of Leica” item listed for sale at the next Westlicht auction

For the 100 years Leica anniversary Westlicht will have a special auction on May 23th, 2014. As some readers have noticed, a “mystery” item is listed under lot number 100 in the upcoming auction:

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Additional Leica T reviews and coverage

Few additional reviews and and hands-on videos of the new Leica T mirrorless camera (more videos were published here):

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