Monthly Archives: January 2015

Now you can buy a smartphone with a Leica lens

The Panasonic CM1 smartphone equipped with a Leica DC Elmarit f/2.8 lens is coming to the US this summer. The price for an unlock version will be around $1,000 (check availability on Amazon). More information on the CM1 can be found here. Here is a close-up of the lens unit:

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Rumors: the new Leica Monochrom camera will be announced in February/March

Back in September I already reported that a Leica Monochrom replacement will be launched after Photokina. The latest rumors I received indicate that the new Monochrom will look similar to the M-P version but without any letters on the top plate. The camera will have a new 24 MP CMOS sensor. Shipment will start few months after […]

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Checkout this new J.B. Camera Designs bamboo grip for Leica M240 camera

    Checkout this new J.B. Camera Designs bamboo grip for the Leica M240 camera. Handmade in the USA, this new Leica accessory will be released on January 7th (available for pre-order now). Here is some additional information:

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New US price increase: the Leica M 240 is going up by $200

After the EU price increase, there will also be a new Leica price increase in the US starting February 1st, 2015. The price of the Leica M 240 will go up by $200 to $7,450! The good news is that the $750 discount on the M 240 (calculated from the old $7,250 price) is still valid till […]

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New Leica M 240 Map Camera 20 anniversary limited edition announced in Japan

A new Leica M 240 limited edition camera was announced in Japan for the Map Camera 20 anniversary. Only 20 pieces will be produced. Shipping will start in January, 2015. Price is ¥1,047,600 (around $8,700). Additional images:

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