Monthly Archives: November 2017

Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount to start shipping on November 22nd

The new Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount and the 40mm viewfinder are expected to start shipping on November 22nd according to a report from DC.Watch. The US pricing is not yet officially announced, but the Sony E-mount version of the same lens is currently priced at $1,059. Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM […]

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New: Leica Q “Leica Store SF” limited edition camera

A new Leica Q “Leica Store SF” limited edition camera will be announced tomorrow. I reported about this model and posted the first picture last month – see this post. The camera will be sold only at Leica Store San Francisco. The price $4,750. Only 50 units will be produced. Shipping will start in mid-December. Here […]

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Red painted aluminum Leica M-mount body caps for sale

I have a small batch of 3D-printed aluminum red-painted Leica M-mount body caps available for sale in the online store: ORDER HERE Please note that the body caps are produced by a machine, then hand-painted and may have some small imperfections and scratches – see the pictures (click for larger view): ORDER HERE ORDER HERE

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New Leica M-P Typ 240 “Canada Edition” set announced

Today Leica Camera announced a new special edition Leica M-P set for Canada’s 150th Anniversary. With only 25 units available, the Leica M-P (Typ 240) “Canada Edition” set will include a special red cowhide leather Leica M-P (Typ 240), a Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2.0 ASPH lens and a red rope strap. The set will be available exclusively […]

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FIrst pictures of “Leica XY” (Leica CL?) mirrorless camera (with EVF)

A new mirrorless camera under the name Leica XY was registered with the Taiwanese telecommunication authority (NCC). This is the camera I have been reported about in the past few months (code name “Clooney”, model 7323). I am not convinced the Leica XY name on the hot shoe is final. I believe this camera will […]

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Leica digest

This new Kipon adapter will let you use Leica M lenses on the Hasselblad X1D medium format camera. New SHOTEN LM – FX M adapter with helicoid released (Leica M mount lens -> Fujifilm X mount camera). This new Artisan & Artist vanity pouch is available in three different sizes (available for pre-order at Leica […]

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Tekiac 3D printed “Stealth Cover” for Leica Q cameras

Tekiac is selling 3D printed “Stealth Cover” for Leica Q cameras that are available in different colors: “By the way – I think I don’t have to mention that the real purpose of a cover is fulfilled too: the protection against scratches etc. Furthermore the camera lies comfortable in your hand also during cold weather. […]

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