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The upcoming Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 camera to have a new 24MP CMOS sensor?

By LR admin | Published: April 29, 2015

I am not sure about the authenticity of the picture above that is floating on the Internet, but I think we can be pretty sure that the upcoming Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 camera will have a 24MP CMOS sensor (the current model has a 18MP CCD sensor).

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Leica will have a new product “on display” during the Paris Photo event in LA

By LR admin | Published: April 29, 2015

According to Leica’s website, during the Paris Photo fair in LA (May 1-3, 2015) there will be a “new product” on display. If this is the new Monochrom (I seriously doubt it), the camera will be only on display – the official announcement will most likely happen later.

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The new Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 camera will not be announced tomorrow

By LR admin | Published: April 29, 2015

Several websites are reporting that the new Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 camera will be announced tomorrow. I don’t think this will happen. I could be wrong, but there is a pattern of events that happens before a big Leica announcement and I don’t see any of that right now. Like I already mentioned a week […]

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“One camera, one life” is a short documentary about Leitz family’s efforts to rescue Jews during the Holocaust

By LR admin | Published: April 28, 2015

“One Camera, One Life” is another short documentary about the Leitz family and their efforts to rescue hundreds of Jews during the Holocaust: I heard that a new narrative motion pictures is currently in production and will be released soon. I have covered the Leica Freedom Train several times in the past (see also Wikipedia and The Guardian for […]

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The current Leica‬ discounts are set to expire this week (April 30th)

By LR admin | Published: April 27, 2015

All ongoing Leica M camera and lens discounts are set to expire on April 30th, 2015: $750 off Leica M 240 & M Monochrom cameras Amazon Adorama B&H Leica Store Miami Leica Store San Francisco PopFlash $250 off Leica M lenses* Amazon Adorama B&H Leica Store Miami Leica Store San Francisco PopFlash * Except the new Summarit versions, […]

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Leica T Hosoo limited edition camera set announced in Japan

By LR admin | Published: April 22, 2015

Leica Camera Japan announced a new “Leica T Hosoo set” that comes with a specially designed Nishijin textile camera protector. Only 15 limited edition sets will be produced – 8 in black and 7 in champagne gold. The prices range from¥460,000 ($3,283) to ¥500,000 ($4,166). Hosoo is a Kyoto based textile company founded in 1688 that designs, […]

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Grand Opening of Leica Store Paris Rue du faubourg Saint- Honoré (video)

By LR admin | Published: April 22, 2015

Watch this video for a glimpse inside the new Leica Paris flagship store at Rue du faubourg Saint-Honoré 105-109, 75008, Paris. It features a space dedicated to merchandising, a brand new Leica Gallery, a book shop and a Leica Akademie for workshops. The gallery will feature 4-5 exhibitions year including established and up-and-coming photographers. In […]

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