Category Archives: Leica M

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Is this the Leica M10?

By LR admin | Published: July 13, 2012

  I received those pictures from a reader of what appears to be a new Leica M body with a larger screen (M10 maybe?) – you can see that the screen is almost to the level of the viewfinders. There also appears to be a different button selector to the right of the screen. For […]

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Leica M10 with video at Photokina, mirrorless interchangeable lens camera could be delayed

By LR admin | Published: May 12, 2012

In an interview with BJP, Dr. Andreas Kaufmann hinted that Leica may not be ready with their new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera system for Photokina 2012: “We can’t produce enough of what we already have. There’s a project in place, but no timeframe. But you should come to our event on 17 September to see what we have.” […]

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Leica MP Taiwan Centenary Establishment Limited Edition Camera

By LR admin | Published: March 15, 2012

A new Leica MP limited edition was announced in Taiwan (Republic of China) to commemorate the country’s centenary establishment. Only 100 pieces will be produced. The price is NT$360,000 (US$12,185):

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What sensor will Leica use in the new M10?

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2012

Several readers emailed about some recent rumors circulating the Web that this Teledyne Dalsa 24MP full frame CCD sensor could possibly be used in the upcoming Leica M10 camera. Some of the sensor’s characteristics definitely makes it a potential candidate (“Microlenses with wide angular response, High sensitivity, high dynamic range, Excellent anti-blooming, Variable electronic shuttering“) but I still believe that Leica will use a […]

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Leica Akademie with Craig Semetko

By LR admin | Published: January 24, 2012

Last year I had the chance to participate in one of the Leica Akademie Weekends with Craig Semetko and I can highly recommend it. The price of the 2012 course is $495, but you will receive a $150 voucher that can be used toward the purchase of any Leica serial numbered M products plus other freebies. For more info check those […]

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Is Leica impacted by the recent developments at Kodak?

By LR admin | Published: January 24, 2012

Several readers asked me about the future of the M9 and S2 cameras since they use Kodak sensors and the company recently filed fot chapter 11 bankruptcy. First, last year Kodak sold their sensor division and Leica can still get their sensors from the new owner Platinum Equity. Second, I believe that Leica will go with a Sony CMOS sensor […]

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Two new Leica cameras at Photokina 2012

By LR admin | Published: January 22, 2012

DSLR Magazine, who has a pretty good track record when it comes to “predicting” upcoming products, posted on Twitter that Leica is working on two new cameras for Photokina and one of them will have a “reasonable” price tag (for Leica’s standards).

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