Fast+Prime released new half case for Leica M cameras called “Tank“: Suede Lining Entirely hand sewn for Leica M8 and M9 (a design for the new “M” coming soon) Saddlery buckles – no pop fasteners Sewn In screen protection door – simple thumb access to screen and controls Ergonomic fit, no need for thumb or […]
Those are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for January 2013:
The guys from Dale Photo & Digital got a confirmation from Leica USA that the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens is finally shipping in the US. The lens was officially announced last year, but then it was delayed. The price is $7,195.00. Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens design and technical specs:
Leica Camera posted on their blog several images taken with the new Leica M ($6,950) by Jean Gaumy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. On Facebook Leica confirmed that those images were taken with the new M: “The blog will follow Jean Gaumy as he revisits Kyrgyzstan on a photographic journey with the new Leica M. In episode 1, he […]
Last week a brand new Leica M9-P Hermes limited edition camera (serial# 4337374) and the matching Summilux 1,4/50mm ASPH lens (serial# 4142861) were stolen from the Leica Store in Graz, Austria. The number of this special edition is #219 from a total of 300 pieces and the original listing price was $25,000. The thief(s) left the original cartridge, […]
This commercial video was created in Brazil by FNazca / Saatchi & Saatchi for the launch of the M-Monochrom camera in the Leica Store in São Paulo. Please watch in HD/full screen. Update: the original video on Vimeo was removed and I uploaded another version from YouTube. Update #2: Leica Camera AG confirmed to me that this […]
The new Leica M (type 240) was spotted at a photo exhibition last night (January 18th) at the Leica Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It’s probably a beta version being tested by a local photographer. B&H still lists the new M rangefinder as available for shipping on February 28th. The first official sample images should be […]
