Monthly Archives: August 2016

Second Leica camera registered at the Indonesian Communications Agency

By LR admin | Published: August 23, 2016

After the “8854”, a second Leica camera was registered at the Indonesian Communications Agency under the code name “3656”. This means that at least two new Leica cameras will be announced at Photokina next month (both made in Germany). Via Nokishita

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Many good deals on used Leica M lenses

By LR admin | Published: August 22, 2016

An unusual amount of used Leica M lenses are currently listed in the B&H used department and most of them are in 9 or 9+ and 10 condition: The full list of all used Leica products can be found here.

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Confession of a Leica M Shooter: a narrative of how a brief flirtation with the Sony A7rII convinced me to accept the Leica SL

By LR admin | Published: August 20, 2016

Confession of a Leica M Shooter: A Narrative of how a brief flirtation with the Sony A7rII convinced me to accept the Leica SL This article is by Horatio Tan (Website | Instagram | Facebook). It is written as a parody of a Leica M photographer’s conflicted journey to accepting and getting the Leica SL. Check out his other […]

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Leica introduces new Noctivid binoculars

By LR admin | Published: August 20, 2016

Leica introduces Leica NOCTIVID: for an extraordinary new view of the world Revolutionary new binoculars created from a century of knowledge, optical expertise and craftsmanship Leica Camera has unveiled a brand new range of binoculars – the Leica NOCTIVID – designed to provide an extraordinary, unparalleled viewing experience, whatever the weather or lighting conditions. Based on more […]

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Leica M trade-up program in the US (up to $750 for a trade-in)

By LR admin | Published: August 18, 2016

In case you missed the official email from Leica on the ongoing Leica M trade-up program in the US, here are the details:

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Leica APO Vario-Elmarit SL 90–280mm f/2.8–4 lens designed by Panasonic?

By LR admin | Published: August 17, 2016

Panasonic filed a patent in Japan for a 90-280mm f/2.8-4 full frame mirrorless lens. Coincidentally Leica has a identical APO Vario-Elmarit 90-280 mm f/2.8–4 lens for their SL full frame mirrorless camera. It is a known fact that Leica worked closely with Panasonic on the Q and SL cameras, but it is interesting to see that […]

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Leica X Vario camera (black) listed as discontinued

By LR admin | Published: August 15, 2016

Another one bites the dust: the black Leica X Vario camera is currently listed as discontinued at B&H and Yodobashi. The silver version, which was announced after the black model, is still available and is currently selling almost at a $700 discount from the original price of $2,850 (you may find an even lower price at Amazon). It […]

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Leica T camera listed as discontinued, new model expected to be announced next month

By LR admin | Published: August 14, 2016

The silver Leica T camera is already listed as discontinued at B&H (refurbished models still available) and is out of stock in many Leica retailers: The black version is currently deeply discounted: $1099 vs. the original price of over $1,600. A new Leica T model (with code name “8854”) is already rumored to be announced next […]

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