Category Archives: Leica X

Black Thumbs Up CSEP-2 now available for the black Leica X1

By LR admin | Published: October 5, 2010

MatchTechnical released a black version of their CSEP-2 ThumbsUp model to match up with the new black Leica X1 camera. More images after the break:

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Leica X1 digiscoping adapter?

By LR admin | Published: October 1, 2010

Now, maybe I did miss this product announcement, but there appears to be a new Leica X1 digiscoping adapter (model 42331) shown at Leicainnederland: The pictures of the adapter appears to be taken at Photokina or some other photography show, but I do not remember seeing any online coverage of this product. Leica did indicate in the […]

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Q&A session with Leica

By LR admin | Published: September 29, 2010

The German version of the Q&A session with Leica just came online. The main points: R-solution: Leica is working on a mirrorless solution, but for financial, technical and other reasons the exact details are still unclear. S-system: three new lenses are expected – 24 mm ultra wide angle, 30 mm super wide-angle (with optional central locking) and 30-90 mm zoom. Still […]

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Leica X1 L’Eclaireur limited edition

By LR admin | Published: September 26, 2010

This Leica X1 limited edition was created for the 30th anniversary of the Parisian boutique and concept store L’Eclaireur. The camera was designed by Gilles Ouaki (see related Leic’art). 1930 pieces will be produced, the release date is October 14th. No word on the price of the camera. Via Highsnobiety

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New Leica cameras pricing and availability

By LR admin | Published: September 22, 2010

So far only the Leica D-LUX 5 is available for pre-order on Amazon through Willoughby’s: The official word from Leica on pricing and availability of the just announced products: D-Lux 5: $799.00 V-Lux 2: $849.00 X1 Black: $1995.00 M9 Titanium: $26500.00 D-Lux 5, V-Lux 2 and the black X1 will be available in the U.S. […]

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Leica at Photokina coverage from around the web

By LR admin | Published: September 21, 2010

Leica @ Photokina 2010 pictures Full V-Lux 2 and D-Lux press releases Gizmodo (V-Lux 2, D-Lux 5). Leica Design Preview Event coverage by David Farkas. New firmware is being worked on for the Leica X1 (via @David_Farkas). Leica D-Lux 5 test shots. Leica V-Lux 2 test shots. Three new videos: Leica M9 Titanium unveiling:

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Leica D-Lux 5, V-Lux 2 and a black X1 announced

By LR admin | Published: September 20, 2010

Engadget has many pictures of the new Leica products. Full press releases after the break:

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Leica has never used real ostrich leather on their products

By LR admin | Published: September 13, 2010

I received a clarification from Leica regarding the Leica X1 Black Embossed Ostrich Limited Edition camera that was released in Japan last week and specifically the comment from PETA regarding the use of ostrich leather: “I just wanted to let you know that this product is not made from real ostrich leather – it is […]

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