Monthly Archives: April 2014

New Leica M 240 firmware update rumored for May 24th

By LR admin | Published: April 18, 2014

A new firmware update for the Leica M type 240 camera is rumored to be released on May 24th (as M24x…) and will include a number of “feature requests“. Update: more details on the upcoming firmware update can be found here.

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100 years of Leica photograhy

By LR admin | Published: April 17, 2014

This year Leica Camera celebrates 100 years of Leica photography. We have already seen the 100 years special edition Leica S and Leica D-Lux 6 cameras and I just reported on the upcoming Valbray-Leica watch. There will be also at least one more special edition film camera that will be announced later this year (probably for […]

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100 years Leica: the new Valbray EL1 chrono timepiece to be revealed on May 23rd

By LR admin | Published: April 16, 2014

Watchik.com published some additional information on the upcoming 100 years Leica timepiece from Valbray:

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New ONA Astoria messenger bag announced

By LR admin | Published: April 16, 2014

ONA announced a new messenger bag Astoria (currently in stock at the Leica store Miami): As the largest messenger bag in our collection, the Astoria camera and laptop messenger bag is designed to accommodate a 13-inch laptop, one or two full-frame cameras, three to five lenses and small personal items. The Astoria is handcrafted with water-resistant […]

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More Leica T type 701 mirrorless camera pictures leaked online

By LR admin | Published: April 13, 2014

The Czech website fotoskoda.cz published few new pictures of the upcoming Leica T type 701 aluminum unibody that will be produced in Germany under a new and unique manufacturing process:

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The Leica User Forum charity book 2014 is now available

By LR admin | Published: April 10, 2014

The Leica User Forum Book 2014 is published to raise money for the Association for International Cancer Research and is currently available for purchase on Blurb:

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Lomography announced new RUSSAR+ 20mm f/5.6 lens for L39/M mounts

By LR admin | Published: April 10, 2014

Today Lomography announced their new 20mm f/5.6 RUSSAR+ ART lens for L39 and M mounts. This lens is a rebirth of the legendary 1958 Russar MR-2, the mother of all modern non-SLR super wide-angle lenses. The lens is designed by Lomography and manufactured in Russia by Zenit. The Russar+ is compatible with all L39/M mount analogue and digital cameras. […]

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Leica S 100 years edition anniversary set now listed at B&H

By LR admin | Published: April 9, 2014

The Leica S 100 years edition anniversary set is now listed at B&H. The kit includes a Leica S type 006 camera, Summarit S 70mm f/2.5 CS, Elmarit 30mm f/2.8 CS lenses and Rimowa Topas Multiwheel Cabin Trolley and costs $34,500.00 (the kit offers approximately $2,000 savings compared to buying everything separately).

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