Category Archives: Leica Accessories

Thumbs Up CSEP-2 now available for Leica X1

By LR admin | Published: August 2, 2010

David Farkas just mentioned on twitter that Matchtechnical have released a Thumbs Up version for the Leica X1. The price is $144 at Dalephotoanddigital:

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Alternative grip for Leica M/R series

By LR admin | Published: July 5, 2010

The Japanses website Rakute offers an alternative grip for Leica M/R series. The product is made out of aluminum and comes in three colors. The price is 12.600 yen (around $130):

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Leica-M lenses adapter for E mount (Sony NEX) again

By LR admin | Published: June 23, 2010

Those are the first pictures of the Leica-M lens adapter for E mount (Sony NEX) in action: For more products shots and some samples images taken with the Super Leica Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH lens head over to DCwatch (in English). The M->E adapter will come in two different colors and the price will be ¥15,000 ($158) for […]

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L39 to E-mount adaptor prototype

By LR admin | Published: June 19, 2010

This is a prototype of a L39 to E-mount adaptor (Sony NEX camera has APS-C size sensor). It is expected to be available in early July and it will be produced in Taiwan. No word yet on who the manufacturer will be. Rayqual already announced that it will produce Sony E mount adapter for Leica […]

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New bag from Artisan & Artist COV-8000

By LR admin | Published: June 3, 2010

Artisan & Artist have a new bag – model COV-8000 (not yet listed on their website). The bag is currently available on eBay:

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Really Right Stuff now takes pre-orders for the modular L-plate and grip system for Leica M8/M9

By LR admin | Published: May 25, 2010

ReallyRightStuff now has the Modular L-Plate and grip system for Leica M8/M9 available for pre-order (see original post here). Shipments will start in June, 2010: Replacement base with dovetail Optional L-plate component Optional Grip The replacement base plate completely replaces the Leica base. This replacement base has an integrated dovetail for mounting in a Really Right Stuff […]

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The new ThinkTank Retrospective bags

By LR admin | Published: May 23, 2010

ThinkTank released their new Retrospective bags that might be an attractive solution for Leica shooters (I am thinking of Leica M), especially the Retrospective 10 and Retrospective 30 models: I especially like their “sound silencers” that suppress the loud tearing sound hook-and-loop makes while opening and closing the bag: Both versions are also available in […]

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