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Leica Days schedule in the US and Canada (on 09.09.09)

By LR admin | Published: September 2, 2009

Here is the complete list of all scheduled Leica events in the US and Canada for 09.09.09. Besides the Leica M9 and the Leica X1, expect to see also a production model of the Leica S2. The rumor mill suggests that pre-orders will be accepted at those events: Leica Dealer Event Time B & H […]

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Leica X1 & Leica M9 specs

By LR admin | Published: September 2, 2009

The Leica X1 is real (not sure about the Leica M9 picture). Here are some of the specs (they were part of the picture comments on flickr, but are now all gone): 12 mp APSC CEMOS sensor Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH l;ens (equivalent to 35mm) Manual exposure operations (shutter dial/aperture dial Autofocus Built-in flash […]

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Breaking news: Leica M9 and Leica X1 pictures leaked

By LR admin | Published: September 2, 2009

Now we finally know what the second camera will be:  Leica X1 (click on image for larger view):

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Leitz f/0.85 7,5cm lens

By LR admin | Published: September 1, 2009

This Leitz f/0.85 7,5cm lens just sold on eBay for US $5,740.00 (the Leica M3 was included in the price):

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Leica Day on 09.09.09

By LR admin | Published: August 31, 2009

Update: Glazer’s Camera in Seattle, WA will also have a Leica day. Today I received an invitation to take part of the Leica Day on 09.09.09 to “experience Leica’s latest innovations at an exciting event“. The text still implies to multiple products: “…will introduce the next generation of Leica products“. The event will take place […]

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Are those the first Leica M9 pictures?

By LR admin | Published: August 31, 2009

It did not take long until online forums started to buzz about the potential Leica M9 pictures in the latest promotional video from Leica (look for 0:54- 0:58 portion of the video):

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Leica M9 now semiofficial!

By LR admin | Published: August 31, 2009

Leica has setup a website with a special live webcast scheduled for 09.09.09: The unveiling of new products on September 9th was announced by Leica’s CEO Rudi Spiller. Here is the text: “Time and time again, Leica has made history with its superior quality cameras and lenses. And, each time, the innovations and developments made throughout the […]

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