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Leica X2 Paper Skin Fedrigoni limited edition

New X2 limited edition from Leica: instead of the the traditional leather band, the Paper Skin Fedrigoni camera has special paper called “Constellation Jade” (watch the embedded video for more details). Only 25 pieces will be produced. The price is not yet announced. Additional images:

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New Arte di Mano accessories for Leica M 240

Arte di Mano will start shipping three new Leica M accessories in early March: Aventino Half Case ($490) Comodo Neck Strap ($103) EVF2 Leather Pouch – $120 Leica Store Miami is an US authorized dealer for Arte di Mano (see all available products). Additional pictures of the new Arte di Mano products:

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for January 2014

         These are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for January 2014: Review: using Leica M lenses on the 36MP Sony A7r mirrorless camera New Leica T type 701 mirrorless camera to be announced in April New: “Work your Leica M” e-book Today Leica Camera is 100 years old New book from Erwin […]

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The Leica Monochrom “Ralph Gibson” camera priced at €21K is sold out

The limited edition Leica Monochrom “Ralph Gibson“ camera is (was) priced at 21,000 Euros (around $28,000). A total of 35 units were produced and my understanding is that they all sold out very quickly, just like any other Leica special edition model. Additional images:

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The wait is over: both black and silver Leica M type 240 cameras now in stock

Almost a year after it started shipping, the black and silver versions of the Leica M type 240 cameras are both currently in stock at B&H and Leica Store Miami.

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Leica R-Adapter M (14642) is now shipping

Several readers informed me that the Leica R-Adapter M (14642) is now shipping in Germany. While the similar Novoflex LEM/LER adaptor (also 6-bit coded) has been available for a while, the Leica version just started shipping now after some rumored problems with one of Leica’s suppliers. My guess is that the first units will reach the US next […]

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It does exist: Leica camera nut cracker

This is the new Walter Leica camera nut cracker, yours for  $160 (red dot and shipping included):

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