Monthly Archives: August 2015

New Leica X Maroon and Leica D-LUX Rolling Stone 100th Anniversary limited edition cameras announced in Japan

Two new Leica limited edition cameras were announced in Japan: Leica X Maroon limited edition (50 cameras) to commemorate the opening of the new Leica Hankyu Umeda store. Read more on Leica Japan website. Leica D-LUX Rolling Stone 100th Anniversary Edition camera will feature the label of 10 different musicians. The set includes an original print with the autograph of […]

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Match Technical released a new EP-10S Titanium ThumbsUp for Leica M Typ 240

Match Technical released a new EP-10S Titanium ThumbsUp for Leica M Typ 240 cameras. The EP-10S Titanium is available in black and silver and weights only 17 grams (vs. 30 grams for the brass model). The price is $225 (the brass model is $135). See all available EP-10S models at PopFlash and Leica Store Miami. Additional pictures:

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Voigtländer 35mm f/1.7 Ultron VM lens to start shipping on August 27th

Voigtländer 35mm f/1.7 Ultron VM Aspherical lens (for Leica M mount) that was announced during the last Photokina show will start shipping on August 27th. The US pricing is not yet announced, but eBay pre-orders are currently listed at $1,300 (update: the EU price is 650€, the US price will be $980). Here are the lens technical […]

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Match Technical Thumbs Up EP-SQ grip for Leica Q now shipping, currently in stock

The Match Technical Thumbs Up EP-SQ grip for Leica Q (Typ 116) camera is now shipping and is currently in stock at PopFlash, Leica Store SF and Leica Store Miami. The price is $135.

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Leica S (Typ 007) camera now expected to be released on August 31, 2015

The Leica S (Typ 007) medium format camera has a new released date at B&H: August 31, 2015:

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New camera system from Leica rumored to be announced before the end of the year

Leica is rumored to announce a completely new camera system by the end of the year (most likely in September). The details are still sketchy, here are some of the tips I received: Full fame camera with autofocus New line of AF lenses Very good high ISO performance – probably the best in the industry Will […]

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J.B. Camera Designs wood grip for Leica Q Typ 116 camera

In addition to the original Leica grip, J.B. Camera Design has a new wood grip for Leica Q Typ 116 camera. Here are the details:

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