Monthly Archives: April 2017

New RRS plates for Leica M10 announced

Really Right Stuff (RRS) announced a new set of plates for the Leica M10 camera. The price varies from $60 to $250 depending on the configuration (base plate, L-component, RRS grip). B&H also carries RRS products. Additional pictures:

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New: Komaru Mirror limited edition soft release button

A new Komaru Mirror limited edition soft release button was released and is already available for pre-order at: Taos Photographic – see also other available Komaru models (Europe) Leica Store Miami – see also other available Komaru models (US) Here is the detailed description and some additional pictures:

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Leica Camera returns as the official partner of ‘La Semaine de la Critique’ at Cannes Film Festival 2017

  Leica Camera Returns as the Official partner of ‘La Semaine de la Critique’ at Cannes Film Festival 2017 For the second year, the company will be honoring the best newcomer at the internationally acclaimed film festival in Cannes, France, with the ‘Leica Cine Discovery Prize’ April 25, 2017 – This year, Leica Camera will […]

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“Eyes Wide Open! 100 Years of Leica Photography” exhibition coming to Madrid

The “Eyes Wide Open – 100 Years of Leica” book is available at: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon Germany | Amazon France | Amazon Canada | Amazon Italy | Amazon Spain ‘Eyes Wide Open! 100 Years of Leica Photography’ Unveils Newest Location Acclaimed exhibition will open in Madrid on May 11 April 24, 2017 – Following successful showings in Hamburg, Frankfurt, Berlin, Vienna, Munich, Ghent and […]

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Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens confirmed – coming later this year

The Japanese website Nokishita confirmed that Leica will announce a new NOCTILUX-M 1:1.25/75 ASPH lens later this year. Just FYI: the total depth of field of a 75mm f/1.2 full frame lens at 10 ft/3 m is 4.56 in/11 cm.

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Leica Q “GINZA SIX” limited edition cameras announced

  Two new limited edition Leica Q GINZA SIX cameras were introduced in Japan to commemorate the new Leica Store Ginza that opened on April 20th:

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Leica Camera strengthens its management board (press release)

Leica Camera Strengthens Its Management Board Matthias Harsch Will Lead the New Sales, Marketing and Communications Management Board April 20, 2017 – The progressive internationalization of Leica presents new opportunities for all areas of the company, including new operations and realignment of the sales force. The Supervisory Board of Leica Camera has therefore decided to […]

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New Leica Camera subsidiary: LC Light & Imaging Systems

Here is the full press release on the new Leica Camera subsidiary I mentioned a few days ago:

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