The Leica M camera will be 70 years old next year: the Leica M mount was introduced in 1954 with the Leica M3 (Wikipedia). Going even further back in time: in 1923, Barnack convinced Ernst Leitz II to make a preproduction run of 31 cameras to test. In 1924 Ernst Leitz decided to produce the […]
Leica Society International sent out a survey to its members about the long-rumored Leica M camera with a built-in EVF:
IDS Works (Initial Design Studio) out of Hong Kong released a new grip for Leica M film cameras (Leica M3, M2, M4, M6, M7, MP, MA). Several different purchase options are available – additional information is available here:
Leica M film cameras are now hot and the top of the line Leica MP model is hard to find. B&H Photo currently has a silver Leica MP 0.72 film camera in stock: Update: PopFlash also has an open box/certified Leica MP camera in stock.
The previously rumored Leica M6 camera is now officially announced. Leica M6 key features: Anti-glare 0.72x viewfinder with coated glass surfaces Solid brass top plate with scratch-resistant black finish Red Leitz Logo Original M6-style packaging New light meter indicator with battery warning Updated ISO dial with modern electronic components Black leatherette with “MADE IN GERMANY” […]
A Leica store in Europe leaked the details of the upcoming Leica M6 matte black paint finish camera reissue that will be officially announced tomorrow. The UK price will be £4,500 (incl. tax). Here is the text from the product listing:
Stefan Daniel (Leica Executive Vice President of Technology and Operations) spoke to members of the Leica Society International in Dublin on October 14 and had some very interesting comments/remarks – here is a recap: The Leica CL system is dead (reported multiple times on the blog) Leica mirrorless medium format camera is scheduled for production […]
We already know that Leica will announce several new products on October 20th (I will do a recap on what is expected later today). Leica has been heavily talking about and promoting film photography in the past few weeks and on October 20th you will be able to get a free roll of film from […]
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