Monthly Archives: August 2016

Leica trade-in promotion now also available in Europe

For the 10 years of digital M anniversary, Leica Camera is running their trade-in promotion also in Europe (similar promo is already available in the US). For additional information, watch the video below or visit one of the our sponsors (see small banners located on the right):

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Leica Camera to announce a new firmware update version 1.55 for the Leica T (Typ 701) camera

In the next few days Leica Camera is rumored to announce a new firmware update version 1.55 for the Leica T (Typ 701) mirrorless camera that will contain full compatibility and AF performance improvements for the Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH lens.

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Sinar is planning to unveil new products at Photokina 2016

Sinar is planning to unveil new products at Photokina 2016 (Leica purchased Sinar back in 2013):

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Voigtländer VM 10mm f/5.6 lens US pricing announced, finally available for pre-order

The US pricing of the Voigtländer VM 10mm f/5.6 is $1,099 and the lens is finally available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama. Here are the lens technical specifications:

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The rumors about a new M mount camera with CCD sensor are back again

Remember the rumors about a new M mount camera with CCD sensor from a few months ago? Well, they are back – Prosophos.com just published a few new sketches of this mystery camera: Here is some of the information we know from previous Prosophos.com posts:

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Ralph Gibson masterclass at the Leica Store San Francisco

Leica Store San Francisco announced a new 3-days masterclass with photographer Ralph Gibson. For additional information, please fill up the form below: Here is the full press release:

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Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens proof of life

I reported the first rumors about a new Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens back in May. It seems that we are now getting closer to the official announcement of this lens because the product page already exists: if you go to http://de.leica-camera.com/Fotografie/Leica-M/M-Objektive/Summaron-M-1-5,6-28-mm you will get access denied page (403 Forbidden): instead of the regular “404 not found” […]

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Leica rumors recap (Photokina 2016)

We already know there will be at least two new Leica cameras (made in Germany) announced during Photokina show in Germany next month. Here is a recap on what to expect:

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