The open box Leica M11 I reported two weeks ago is already gone, but B&H now has a used back Leica M11 camera for sale for $8,544.95 (condition 9, minor scuffs and surface marks) – this is $450 off from the regular price of $8,995. More price-reduced used and open box Leica products can be found […]
You can make a DIY pinhole camera from the Leica M3 tin that can be purchased from the Leica Rumors Online Store (available also on eBay and Etsy): The 3D prints are available at Tinkercad: mask, cap, and base: All credits go to Dan @ZDP189:
Oberwerth has a new set for Leica M11 cameras that consists of a bag, a half case, and a strap:
Our sponsor Tamarkin Camera and Auctions is moving to a new location in Chigaco:
Many Leica fans are also watch aficionados – just check the Leica coverage at Hodinkee if you don’t believe me. I personally think that Leica made the right decision to start making watches – after all, third-party Leica watches have been around for decades (click on images for larger view):
Last year I reported some rumors about a new Leitz LUX smartphone and it seems that we are getting closer to the official announcement since Sharp is already promoting their new Aquos R7 phone (the Leitz Phone 1 was based on the previous Sharp Aquos R6 model). Here is what to expect:
Meyer Optik Görlitz will soon release new Biotar 58 f/1.5 II and Biotar 75 f/1.5 II lenses for Leica M and L mounts. The Biotar II lenses were initially expected last year. Here are the details:
Here is the full press release with some additional information on the latest Leica SL2/SL2-S camera firmware updates that were released last week (the press release was not available when I published my post):
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