I just noticed that eBay also has auto lens cap for the Leica X1 (see D-Lux 5 auto lens cap). Several different resellers are offering them for around $30 incl. free shipping. Here are some other Leica X1 accessories found on eBay: 49mm lens adapter tube for Leica X1 (aluminum) Lens armor UV filter Various leather cases for Leica X1
I just came across this message on the Eye-Fi support page – Leica M9 is not compatible with Eye-Fi cards (the X2 and Classic models were mentioned) and those cards can damage the SD card slot: “Eye-Fi has received reports that the Leica M9 may experience physical damage to the SD card slot after inserting and ejecting an […]
Artisan & Artist introduced a new leather case for the Leica D-lux 5 in Japan (price: 15,750 yen/190 USD):
I went ahead and bought the auto lens cap for Leica D-Lux 5. The cap is made of plastic but it fits well on the front lens thread (you will have to remove the protective ring first). The hinges are very loose but they do open and close smoothly when the lens extends/retracts. Using this cap will […]
Everyone that has been using a Leica D-Lux 4/5 or Panasonic LX 3/5 knows how annoying it is to remove the lens cap every time you turn the camera on. I have posted a DIY guide in the past on how create your own auto lens cap and now you can purchase it directly on eBay for $17.99 (or a best offer, free […]
This Artisan & Artist case for Leica M9 is made out of crocodile leather. A natural dye process is used in order to preserve the leather quality and indigo color. The price is 136,500¥ (over USD 1600).
The Leica X1 digiscoping adapter that was spotted at Photokina is now listed in the latest Leica digiscoping broschure (order number 42231):
