Monthly Archives: June 2015

New Leica Noctilux lens rumored

Leica is currently testing several new Noctilux lens designs with the goal to release a new version in the near future. Some of the possibilities are: 50mm f/0.95 (just an update of the current version) 35mm f/0.95 35mm f/0.70 (unlikely to go in to production) One of the designs mentioned above could be for the Leica T […]

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New Leica store to open in Copenhagen on June 26th

The new Leica store in Copenhagen, Denmark I reported about last year will officially open on June 26th and will be operated by Photografica (it’s located right next door). Update: pictures from inside the store can be found here.

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Leica Portrait: Lenny Kravitz – Flash

In this new video, Lenny Kravitz discusses the story behind his work for the book “Flash” and the design of Leica M-P Correspondent camera by Lenny Kravitz for Kravitz Design:

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The Leica S Typ 007 medium format digital camera will start shipping in July

I received some information that the Leica S Typ 007 medium format digital camera ($25,400), that was announced during the Photokina show last year, will start shipping next month (July, 2015). The technical specs of the camera are:

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Leica Q reviews from all around the Web

I put together a list of 25 Leica Q camera reviews, but of course you should start with our own hands-on first (update: I continued to add more Leica Q Typ 116 reviews to this post):

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Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) camera hands-on video

Few days ago B&H Photo posted a quick hands-on video of the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) camera:

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12% off offer from Leica USA extended till July 31, 2015

The 12% off offer on almost all* Leica gear has been extended in the US till July 31, 2015. Check out our sponsors for additional details: B&H Adorama Amazon Leica Store Miami Leica Store San Francisco Leica Store Palm Beach Popflash Tamarkin Camera Adorama and B&H also have dedicated pages for the promotion:

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Leica results from the 27th WestLicht Camera Auction

Here are some of the Leica results from the 27th WestLicht Camera Auction that took place on June 13, 2015: One of the first Leica cameras produced in series was the Leica I Mod. A with an Elmax lens sold for €20,400/$23,000. This collector’s item, in its original state, is exactly 90 years old. The top […]

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