Category Archives: Leica M9-P

A decisive Leica M9-P moment in Paris next week

By LR admin | Published: June 17, 2011

Update: the “Decisive Moment” in Paris next week will actually be a two days event: June 21-22, 2011. The announcement of the Leica M9-P and the new 21mm M lens will happen in Paris next week. The event is organized by Leica Camera and Magnum Photos. I do not expect any other products to be announced, but a surprise is […]

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Leica M9-P Hammertone spotted in Tokyo, sold out in a day

By LR admin | Published: June 16, 2011

The Leica M9-P Hammertone limited edition was already spotted in Tokyo and based on the information I got, it sold out in one day:

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The first Leica M9-P hammertone limited edition is already out

By LR admin | Published: June 9, 2011

The Leica M9-P is not officially announced yet but the first limited edition is already out: the Leica M9-P Hammertone Limited Edition was created to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Leica Ginza store in Tokyo. Only 100 cameras will be produced. The kit includes an Elmarit M F2.8/28mm ASPH lens. Similar to the original […]

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Another Leica M9-P close-up, will come in black as well

By LR admin | Published: May 29, 2011

In addition to chrome, the upcoming Leica M9-P will be available in black as well. You can see another close up of the chrome M9-P version on this twitpic from Seal (you can see part of the “M9-P’ engraving on the hot shoe). Here are the details. No Leica logo or M9 marking Classic Leica […]

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“From Past, Present to Future” Leica + Magnum event in Paris on June 21st

By LR admin | Published: May 26, 2011

The upcoming Leica M9-P camera will be announced on June 21st, 2011 (+/- 1 day based on your location). Leica Camera and Magnum Photos announced a technological and photographic collaboration earlier this year. See also the related video “Leica & Magnum: Past Present Future“.

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LFI magazine teaser

By LR admin | Published: May 25, 2011

I finally received the latest copy of LFI magazine and this is the short paragraph written in the preview section for next issue:

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Are you planning to buy the new Leica M9-P camera?

By LR admin | Published: May 17, 2011

I am curious how many readers are planning to buy the new Leica M9-P camera (M9 basic specs, sapphire glass, new finish and aprox. 500 EUR/700 USD price premium): Are you planning to buy the new Leica M9-P camera?Market Research Direct link to poll

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Close-ups of Seal’s new Leica M9-P camera

By LR admin | Published: May 16, 2011

Here are some close-ups of the Leica M9-P camera Seal was wearing few days ago: The pictured Leica M camera doesn’t have a rewind crank, battery compartment, film advance lever or a reversing lever. The color and finish is also different from the current M9:

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