Monthly Archives: February 2016

Sinar – Leica S integration

By LR admin | Published: February 29, 2016

Back in 2013 Leica Camera AG purchases Sinar Photography AG. Here is some more information on the Sinar system and Leica S camera integration:

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More Techart Leica M lens to Sony E-mount autofocus adapter demo and hands-on videos

By LR admin | Published: February 29, 2016

MXCamera uploaded several new videos demonstrating the AF capabilities of their Techart Pro Leica M to Sony E AF lens adapter. The first video is a hands-on explaining the features and functionality of the adapter: Here is the Noctilux lens autofocusing on a Sony a7 camera: More videos of different M mount lenses being tested with […]

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Huawei and Leica announce technology partnership for the “reinvention of smartphone photography”

By LR admin | Published: February 25, 2016

   More on the rumor I reported yesterday – Huawei and Leica announce technology partnership for the “reinvention of smartphone photography”. Here is the full press release:

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Leica P9 smartphone coming next?

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2016

Leica is reportedly planning to announce a new… smartphone. The model name is P9 and will be produced by Huawei (probably based on the Huawei P9 pictured above). The official announcement is expected to be at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (currently ongoing). The price will be around €600. Stay tuned for additional details. Update: this may […]

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Leica M Typ 262 camera and new M lenses are now shipping

By LR admin | Published: February 23, 2016

The latest Leica M Typ 262 camera is now in stock for the first time since it was introduced: B&H Leica Store Miami Leica Store Pra Perth (Australia) – they currently have a price drop Reddotcamera (UK) PopFlash DigitalRev The three new Leica M lenses are also now shipping. The Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH is currently in stock at B&H, Leica […]

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Lenny Kravitz at Leica Art Basel Miami (video)

By LR admin | Published: February 22, 2016

Lenny Kravitz turned his lense on paparazzi, putting shutterbugs at the wrong end of the camera. Watch highlights from his exhibition “Flash” which was open to the public at Design District during Art Basel week in Miami, Florida in December 2015:

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Leica M Typ 262 camera review (video)

By LR admin | Published: February 20, 2016

Event three months after the official announcement, the new Leica M Typ 262 camera is still not available in stock in any of the major retailers. Here is an updated Leica 262 review/hands-on video:

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The Leica M Monochrom camera is now $2,451 off

By LR admin | Published: February 19, 2016

The Leica M Monochrom camera is now $2,451 off (was $2,000 off back in September last year). Those are probably the last few pieces available for sale before this model is officially discontinued. The new Monochrom Typ 246 is currently listed for $7,450.

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