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Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens (M mount) now in stock

The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for M mount is now in stock (available in black and silver). Here are the basic lens specifications:

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The latest Apple digital camera RAW compatibility update supports Leica M and Monochrom cameras

Apple released Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 4.08 with support for Leica M and Monochrom cameras.

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Leica links

Peter Karbe, head of the optical development department at Leica Camera AG, explains the reason behind the “slow” lens of the Leica X Vario camera: “The design and construction of any lens is an attempt to create harmony among a number of sometimes contradictory requirements. It’s not good enough to optimize one single property of […]

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New Leica boutique to open in Lund, Sweden

New Leica Boutique will open in Lund, Sweden. The grand opening will take place at Klostergatan 3 on August 15th between 13.00 -15.00.

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Kai reviews the Leica M type 240 camera, Photozone reviews their first Leica lenses

There is a new Leica M type 240 review by the always entertaining Kai from DigitalRev. Photozone (one of the better review websites available today) published their first Leica reviews of the Summicron-M 50mm f/2 and Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lenses (on Leica M9). The verdict for both lenses is very positive except in the price/performance […]

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New Leica C type 112 camera will most likely be announced this fall

A recent filing with the Taiwan National Communications Commission (NCC) reveals a new Leica C type 112 camera with built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. My guess is that the official announcement will be this fall (see this interview with Dr. Kaufmann where he confirms that new products will be announced in fall and next spring). Via Digicame-info

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New Leica accessories

New Agent 66 case from Fast+Prime. Wood soft shutter release buttons from Artisan Obscura (based in Denver, Colorado). Handmade Camera straps and accessories from Cub & Co.

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