Monthly Archives: May 2016

LeicaRumors is now on Instagram

By LR admin | Published: May 19, 2016

LeicaRumors is now on IG #leica A photo posted by LeicaRumors (@leicarumors) on May 19, 2016 at 1:53pm PDT Starting today, LeicaRumors has a new Instagram account (@leicarumors). You can also follow LR on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

Posted in Other Leica Stuff | 2 Comments

Leica M-D Typ 262 has a much faster start-up time compared to other M models?

By LR admin | Published: May 19, 2016

Based on this video from street.silhouettes, it seems that the new Leica M-D Typ 262 camera has a much faster start-up time compared to previous M 240 and 246 models:

Posted in Leica M-D Typ 262 | Tagged | 18 Comments

Leica Boutique Sheffield to open this Friday

By LR admin | Published: May 17, 2016

The grand opening of the new Leica Boutique Sheffield at Harrison Cameras will take place this Friday, May 20th, 2016 from 11am to 5pm at: Leica Boutique Sheffield Harrison Cameras, London Road, Sheffield, S2 4LR For more information, visit this page.

Posted in Other Leica Stuff | Tagged , | 1 Comment

“Fake Leica” sculpture by Liao Yibai for sale on eBay

By LR admin | Published: May 16, 2016

The samller version of the “Fake Leica” sculpture by Liao Yibai is currently listed for sale on eBay for $99,995 (you can also make an offer). The “Fake Leica” magazine is also available for sale. Item description and additional pictures:

Posted in Leica Auction Madness | Tagged , | 8 Comments

More info on the upcoming Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens

By LR admin | Published: May 15, 2016

Some more information on the upcoming/rumored Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens: The new Summaron is the same design as the old one Updated coatings Same size and weight as the original version (see specs below) Likely to be part of a new family of lenses Will nor compete with the currently available Leica M lens designs […]

Posted in Leica Lenses | Tagged | 18 Comments

Power/battery grip for the Leica M8 camera under development

By LR admin | Published: May 15, 2016

A reader sent me this picture of an ongoing project for a power/battery grip for Leica M8 cameras (the picture above shows the first step: designing a dummy battery). After the project is completed, it will be available for funding on Kickstarter. Stay tuned for updates.

Posted in Leica Accessories, Leica M | Tagged , | 4 Comments

Please welcome our new sponsor: Leicaism

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2016

Leicaism.jp is new Leica dedicated website from Japan – in addition to news and blog sections, they also have an online store where they will be selling some interesting products later this summer – for now they only have t-shirts, camera cleaning kits and straps (they ship worldwide):

Posted in Leica Accessories | Tagged | 4 Comments

LockCircle released a new Metal Jacket cinematic production cage for Leica SL (Typ 601)

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2016

LockCircle released a new Metal Jacket cinematic production cage for Leica SL (Typ 601):

Posted in Leica Accessories, Leica SL | Tagged | 3 Comments