Category Archives: Leica Compacts

Two new Leica models between the D-Lux 4 and M8?

By LR admin | Published: September 23, 2008

This came out of a meeting between l-camera-forum members and Leica management (Leica’s CEO Andreas Kaufmann, Stefan Daniel, product manager M system and Maike Harberts and Stephan Schulz, responsible for the development of the new Leica S2): “Mr. Kaufmann repeated his clear commitment to a digital R10 – with autofocus lenses.” “After questions about cheaper […]

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New Leica’s available for pre-order (updated)

By LR admin | Published: September 22, 2008

Adorama takes pre-orders: Leica C-Lux 3 Leica D-Lux 4 Leica M8.2 B&H has only “wish list” for now (available in October): Leica C-Lux 3 Leica D-Lux 4

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D-LUX 4 and C-LUX 3 press releases leaked

By LR admin | Published: September 12, 2008
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Putting all the pieces together: Leica @ Photokina 2008

By LR admin | Published: September 11, 2008

After the Noctilux lens rumor, I went back to my “rumors archive” and came across this post in dpreview (dated July 17, 2008): “The M9 will come next year with FF chip. Photokina will bring a Noctilux 0.95 and a compact Leica “Allah” CM/Cl. They also plan to ride the M8 $1750 upgrade train until […]

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Leica is working hard on the development of a full-frame M9, an auto-focus R10 and a small digital M

By LR admin | Published: August 24, 2008

Old news, but still valid today: “Leica is working hard on the development of a full-frame M9, an auto-focus R10 and a small digital M” Source: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53076 Original German link: http://www.welt.de/welt_print/article1418788/Drei-Stufen-Plan_fuer_Leica.html

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Weekend Leica Forum in Germany – Photokina expectations

By LR admin | Published: August 18, 2008

This information is is based on a Leica Forum that happened few weeks ago in Germany. The presenter form Leica was Mr. Stefan Daniel who is the head of the M division at Leica in Solms. Here is run down on the report: R-System: – no new R lens at Photokina – R9 still in […]

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Some old Leica rumors

By LR admin | Published: August 6, 2008

We have some catching up to do… Leica is working hard to develop a full-frame digital M9, an autofocus R10 (SLR), and a compact digital M. So says Die Welt, a reputable German newspaper. Click here for the original article in German or here for an unusually good Google translation. Many, citing technical obstacles and […]

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