Leica Digital Rangefinder Camera designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson to join more than 40 rare and exceptional objects in (RED) Auction at Sotheby’s New York Money raised through the (RED) Auction will go towards the fight against AIDS in Africa A truly unique Leica Digital Rangefinder Camera designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson […]
Two new Leica training videos from Scott Morvay: Leica M focus bracketing techniques when shooting wide open with fast lenses: In this video I go over 2 different focus bracketing methods I use when shooting at Large Apertures on my Leica M9 and M240. Primarily on Leica Noctilux or Summilux lenses. It takes time and practice to master. See […]
During the Leica M announcement last year, Andreas Kaufmann unofficially revealed that “a very special limited edition version of the camera” designed by Jonathan Ive will be coming in 2013. We now have some addition information – the camera will be sold at a (RED) Sotheby’s charity auction on November 23: “Leading the auction are […]
There is a new Leica M type 240 review by the always entertaining Kai from DigitalRev. Photozone (one of the better review websites available today) published their first Leica reviews of the Summicron-M 50mm f/2 and Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lenses (on Leica M9). The verdict for both lenses is very positive except in the price/performance […]
Electric Coffee Company (FilmConvert Grade) from Edmond Terakopian on Vimeo. The story of the Electric Coffee Company ( http://www.electriccoffee.co.uk ) in Ealing, London; its refurbishment, its re-opening, its coffee and the importance of community and the individuality of shops and cafes. Shot entirely on the Leica M (Type 240) using a Leica 28mm Summicron ASPH, […]
TIPA awarded the Leica M type 240 camera as their “Best Professional Camera”. Back in 2009 TIPA gave the Leica M9 their “Best Prestige Camera” award (this category no longer exists). Here is the translated press release:
AP reports that Leica Camera sent out letters to dealers apologizing for the delay of M shipments citing “elaborate manual process” to manufacture the camera and demand that “far exceeded our expectations“. The situation should improve significantly once the new factory opens in Wetzlar next year. Leica is also recruiting additional workforce. In the mean time, despite the high prices, Leica fans […]
