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New Leica M-P Safari sets with silver 35mm Summilux and 50 Noctilux lenses now available

In addition to the original Leica M-P Safari kit, The Leica Store in San Francisco has several new Safari combos with different lens combinations – (silver 35mm Summilux and silver 50 Noctilux instead of the 35 Cron): → Leica M-P Safari/35mm 1.4 Summilux set ($12,696) → Leica M-P Safari/50mm 0.95 Noctilux ASPH set ($17888)

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for June 2015

         These are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for June 2015:

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OS X Yosemite v10.10.4 update released with a fix for the Leica M Monochrom (Type 246) DNG files issue in Apple Photos App

Today Apple released OS X Yosemite v10.10.4 update that contains a fix for the Leica M Monochrom (Type 246) DNG files issue when using the Apple Photos app. Additional information can be found here:

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Update on the Leica CCD sensor issue for the Leica M9/M9-P/M-E/M Monochrom cameras

Leica published an update on the Leica CCD sensor issue for the Leica M9, M9-P, M Monochrom and M-E cameras, but then the release was removed is now available on their website just like the M 240 firmware update from 2 weeks ago. Leica states that they are currently working on a “new generation of sensors” and “will […]

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Some Leica Q accessories already in stock

Some of the Leica Q accessories are already in stock at various retailers: Leica Q Handgrip (19505) Leica BP-DC 12 Lithium-Ion Battery (19500) – the battery is identical to the much cheaper Panasonic DMW-BLC12 version (both are 7.2V, 1200mAh) Black leather Leica holster case for Leica Q camera (19503) Leica ever-ready case for Leica Q – […]

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Additional information on the rumored new Leica Noctilux lenses

Some additional information/rumors on the new Leica Noctilux lenses I initially reported last week: Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/0.95 lens update: improved image quality over the current Noctilux, Apochromatic lens, new coatings, updated lens design The 35mm f/0.95 lens design is lighter than the 50mm Noctilux The 35mm f/0.70 lens design will be for industrial, military and […]

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The “Leica 100” film won the Grand Prix prize at the 2015 Cannes Lions festival

The “Leica 100” short film produced by FNazca S&S Brazil for the Leica Gallery Sao Paulo just won the Grand Prix prize at the 2015 Cannes Lions festival. In the past 64 years, this is the first time a Brazilian ad agency wins the Grand Prix: 1st Film Lions Grand Prix to F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi […]

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