Category Archives: Leica Accessories

Ricoh A12 M-mount unit for the GXR system now shipping in the US

By LR admin | Published: November 2, 2011

The Ricoh A12 M-mount unit for GXR cameras is now shipping in the US. Popflash currently has few pieces in stock. The Ricoh GXR AF assist shows a high-contrast representation of the scene for better manual focus. There is no focus confirmation:

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New eyepiece for Leica M users who suffer from astigmatism

By LR admin | Published: October 13, 2011

There is a new solution form Walter RX Eyepiece for rangefinder cameras users who suffer from astigmatism: This is an ingenious little device that solves two big problems. Your optical deficiency, and astigmatism. Now, using this device, you are able to put your eye up close to the eyepiece, allowing you to see the full […]

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Will Fuji use Leica’s M mount for their upcoming mirrorless camera?

By LR admin | Published: October 7, 2011

Two days ago Fujifilm announced their plans for a new mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses. The new X system camera will be a “premium” camera” with “resolution and low noise that will surpass the 35mm full size sensor”. There were some speculations that Fuji may actually use Leica’s M mount for their upcoming mirrorless camera (FYI: […]

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Fast+Prime handmade cases for Leica cameras

By LR admin | Published: September 20, 2011

Check out those new FastAndPrime cases designed for Leica cameras:

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Micro Four Thirds to Leica M/R lens adapters

By LR admin | Published: September 12, 2011

Rayqual announced a new Micro Four Thirds adapters with built-in tripod mount for Leica R lenses: B&H just started selling a new Micro 4/3 to Leica M lens adapter from Dot Line for $99.95.  

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Leica M “pistol holder”

By LR admin | Published: August 21, 2011

I was actually expecting holders like the one provided with the Leica M9 Titanium limited edition to hit the market right after the camera was announced last year. A reader just sent me a link to Wotancraft.com that makes just that – “Leica M pistol holder”: There are two different versions available: Hektor ($169) and […]

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Alternative Phottix 0.85x and 1.25x viewfinders magnifiers for Leica M rangefinders

By LR admin | Published: August 19, 2011

  After I just came across this new USB 3 card reader from Phottix, I realized that they also sell 0.85x and 1.25x viewfinder magnifiers for Leica M rangefinders for $69 each (for comparison, the original Leica 1.25x costs $299): Silver 0.85x viewfinder magnifier Black 0.85x viewfinder magnifier Silver 1.25x viewfinder magnifier Black 1.25x viewfinder magnifier Leica carries also a […]

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