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Leica introduces new Noctivid binoculars

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)

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?

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

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

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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Huawei P9 with dual Leica lens wins European Consumer Smartphone 2016-17 at EISA

The Huawei P9 smartphone with dual Leica lens won the 2016-17 EISA European Consumer Smartphone award (see also the recent review by Kristian Dowling): August 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) is honoured to announce that the Huawei P9 has been named ‘European Consumer Smartphone 2016-17’ by the European Image and Sound Association […]

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Leica M-D Type 262 camera hands-on field test by The Camera Store

The Camera Store published their hands-on field test of the Leica M-D (Type 262) camera:

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