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Leica SL Typ 601 camera is now shipping

The new Leica SL Typ 601 camera is now shipping in the US: You can check the SL in-stock availability at: Amazon (in stock) B&H: SL camera | SL lens | SL accessories Adorama: SL camera | SL lens Leica Store Miami: SL camera | SL lens Leica Store San Francisco Leica Store Palm Beach Leica Store Pra Perth Popflash […]

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The new Leica M à la carte website is now live (beta version)

Together with the new M Typ 262, yesterday Leica Camera announced also a new digital M à la carte program. Several readers asked me for the new à la carte website. The official configurator is not yet active, but you can access the beta version located at a-la-carte-configurator.leica-camera.com (for now only in German, pricing in EUR): You can also leave […]

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What Leica camera is this?

What is the camera pictured above with the build-in flash mounted on the lens? Could this be the not-yet-announced Leica X-U Typ 113 camera? Or maybe a new T model with a macro lens? Update: more information on this camera is available here.

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Leica M Typ 262 camera pre-order options

Here are the pre-order options for the new Leica M Typ 262 camera: B&H Adorama Leica Store Miami Leica Store San Francisco Leica Store Palm Beach Leica Store Pra Perth (Australia) Reddotcamera (UK) Jessops (UK) PopFlash DigitalRev Shipping starts on November 25th.

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New Leica M Typ 262 entry level camera officially announced

Today Leica Camera announced their new entry level Leica M Typ 262 digital rangefinder. The new M model is basically the “light” or the “M-E” version of the current M Typ 240. The main differences compared to the M 240 model are: no video no LiveView 100g lighter (body made top plate made of durable aluminum) smaller Leica red dot […]

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New Leica M Typ 240 à la carte program announced

Leica Camera announced new digital M à la carte program. The frame selector is optional and can simulate up to six different focal lengths. The video recording feature is also optional. The LCD can be covered with “Gorilla” or sapphire glass. Engravings and strap customizations are also possible. Three different body finishes are available (black […]

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Leica M Typ 262 entry level digital rangefinder to be announced in one hour

Update: the new Leica M is now officially announced. The mystery announcement I mentioned yesterday will be for a new Leica M Typ 262 entry level digital rangefinder that will be announced in 1 hour. Here are the specs:

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