Monthly Archives: December 2016

Expect updates on the Konost full frame digital camera before the end of the year

  Konost, the full frame digital camera project that started last year, has been operating in “stealth mode” according to a recent post on their website. We should see some updates from Konost before the end of the year, including a new website. Stay tuned for detailed coverage. Here are some more pictures of the Konost camera prototype:

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Three Handevision IBERIT full frame lenses for Leica M mount are now in stock (save $724 when you buy all five)

Three of the five new Handevision IBERIT full frame lenses for Leica M mount are now in stock (available in black and silver): Handevision IBERIT 35mm f/2.4: $638 Handevision IBERIT 50mm f/2.4: $590 Handevision IBERIT 75mm f/2.4: $568 The 24mm and 90mm f/2.4 lenses will ship later (probably in January 2017). If you buy all five […]

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20k followers giveaway

A few weeks ago LeicaRumors surpassed 20k followers on both Facebook and Twitter. To celebrate this milestone, I will be giving away three Leica M3 vintage camera replica tins. Here is how you can win one: a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Leica M-P Typ 240 Titanium limited edition camera set now shipping

The Leica M-P Typ 240 Titanium limited edition camera set is now shipping and is currently in stock at: Leica Store Miami Leica Store San Francisco (should have them in stock tomorrow) Leica Store Las Vegas Classic Connection Meister Camera (Germany)

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Voigtlander HELIAR Vintage Line 50mm f/3.5 VM lens now in stock

The new Voigtlander HELIAR Vintage Line 50mm f/3.5 VM lens is currently in stock at B&H and Adorama. You can see a few sample photos taken with the lens at the Japanese website DC.Watch. More sample photos can now be downloaded here. The technical specifications can be found here. This lens has been on the market for […]

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Leica M10 additional information

Some additional information on the Leica M10 camera: The camera looks very much like the film Leica MP. It appears to be made of black chrome and it is very slim compared to previous digital M models. There are no openings for a microphone or a speaker. The dial for the ISO on the top […]

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More Leica M10 specifications and rumors: no video, only three buttons on the back, M7 size

I received some additional information on the upcoming Leica M10 camera (see more details here) that will be announced on January 18th: It will have only 3 buttons on the back No video (this is a strange move, probably needed to make the camera smaller – it also explains the lack of the movie button on […]

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