The new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens is now available for pre-order in Europe


The new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens is now available for pre-order in Europe:

Additional information on the new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens can be found here:

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Additional information on the new Pixii MAX 24MP full-frame digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount



Here is the updated information on the new Pixii MAX 24MP full-frame digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount:

  • Full-frame with a 24.5MP sensor
  • 64-bit Platform
  • The intro price starts at €3,999, later the price will increase to €4,159
  • New viewfinder that will display the basic camera settings and 28/35/50/75 frame lines
  • Two different models: with 32GB and 128GB internal memory
  • Current Pixii camera owners will be able to upgrade to the new model
  • The Zephyr-M lens seems to be just a teaser for now
  • Pre-orders will open on Friday, July 5th (in the US check B&H Photo)
  • The first batch of sensors (expected in September) will be reserved for existing Pixii hardware upgrades

Since the official website is still not updated, here is some additional information from the company founder, David Barth (continue after the break):

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Here are the first pictures of the upcoming Pixii Max 24MP full-frame camera with Leica M-mount *UPDATED*



The new Pixii camera will be called “Pixii Max” (see pictures above). Here is what we know so far:

  • Full-frame with a 24.5MP sensor
  • 64-bit Platform
  • Price starts at €4,000
  • New viewfinder that will display the basic camera settings and 28/35/50/75 frame lines
  • Two different models: with 32GB and 128GB internal memory
  • Current Pixii camera owners will be able to upgrade to the new model
  • The official announcement should be this week
  • In the US, Pixii cameras are sold at B&H Photo.
  • Update #1: Pixii is rumored to announce also a new Zephyr-M lens:


Update #2 – additional information:

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Pixii to announce a new 24MP full-frame camera with Leica M-mount


The new Pixii camera with M-mount I have been reporting for a while is rumored to be full-frame with a 24MP sensor. The price is expected to start at €4,000. The camera will also come with a new viewfinder that will display the basic camera settings and 28/35/50/75 frame lines. Two different models will be available: with 32GB and 128GB internal memory. Current Pixii camera owners will be able to upgrade to the new model. The official announcement should be this week. Stay tuned for details.

In the US, Pixii cameras are sold at B&H Photo.

Update – see the new posts for more info:

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The new Leica D-Lux 8 accessories



With the D-Lux 8, Leica also announced a new series of accessories – see the full list and pricing at:

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Leica D-Lux 8 vs. Leica D-Lux 7 specifications comparison




Leica D-Lux 8 vs. Leica D-Lux 7 specifications comparison from B&H Photoclick here to see the full-screen version:

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The Leica D-Lux 8 camera is now officially released

The Leica D-Lux 8 camera was announced last month without any technical and accessory details (I reported the missing info last week). The Leica D-Lux 8 camera is now officially released and available for order:

AmericasEuropeAsia
Adorama / B&H
Leica Miami
Tamarkin Camera
Classic Connection
Leica Store Lisse
Red Dot Cameras
Park Cameras | WEX Photo
Foto Koch
Rangefinder
Map Camera

Additional information:

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