AP reports that Leica Camera sent out letters to dealers apologizing for the delay of M shipments citing “elaborate manual process” to manufacture the camera and demand that “far exceeded our expectations“. The situation should improve significantly once the new factory opens in Wetzlar next year. Leica is also recruiting additional workforce. In the mean time, despite the high prices, Leica fans […]
Update: check also this post for more sample images and first impressions of the Leica X Vario camera. PCH Brussels who already have the Leica X Vario camera in stock sent me several full size JPG images taken at different focal lengths and apertures (the biggest aperture at 35mm is f/4.5, at 50mm is f/5.1): Addition Leica […]
Here are the pre-order options for the new Leica X Vario camera and accessories: B&H Leica X Vario Camera Leica Ever Ready Case for X Vario (Black) Leica Ever Ready Case for X Vario (Cognac) Leica Lens Hood for X Vario Digital Camera Leica Handgrip for Leica X Vario Camera Leica X Vario Camera Protector (Black) Leica […]
Leica officially announced their new X Vario compact camera (a.k.a. Leica Mini-M). There are no surprises today – the camera is exactly what I reported three weeks ago. The price is $2850 (see accessories pricing here). Unboxing video:
The German retailer Audiophilfoto has a listing for the Leica X Vario camera on their front page. The specifications are the same as previously reported. The price is €2450 (the US price will be lower, probably around $2,850). The camera will be officially announced tomorrow and should be available in Leica stores.
Adobe officially released Lightroom 5 that can be downloaded for $79 (upgrade) or $149 (full price). If you have purchased a new Leica camera that comes with Lightroom and have not registered your copy, you will most likely be able to download the new LR5 without additional cost (at least this was the case with LR4 last year.)
The Leica Akademie in North America was launched on May 2nd 2011 and has since grown into a full line-up of one day, weekend and destinations photography trips. Now that it’s entering into its third year of offering programs, they have expanded to include Conservation photography workshops lead by photographer Bridget Besaw in Bar Harbor, Maine and Patagonia. Personal […]
