The PIXII APS-C “connected” digital rangefinder with Leica M-mount will be officially announced/released on Monday. The technical specifications of the camera can be found here. I was told that a small batch of the cameras will be available for shipping. Stay tuned for a detailed coverage.
Update: Pixii cameras are now available for sale at B&H Photo.
Some hard to find Leica cameras and lenses are now in stock at Classic Connection (all with free shipping):
For the month of July LHSA has a special membership promotion for LeicaRumors readers where anyone who is not already a member can sign up for a digital LHSA membership and receive 15 months for the price of one year’s dues ($60). Here are the details:
A letter from Roger Horn (Leica USA President):
Dear Leica Family,
Photographer Robert Frank famously said, “There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.” I couldn’t agree more. My life with Leica is filled with snapshots of the people, places and experiences that have fostered community, serving the humanity of moments that are forever etched in my Leica journey.
With this, it is a bittersweet moment to say farewell to all of you as I step away from my position as the President of Leica Camera North America and enter retirement.
The new ultra-wide-angle rectilinear Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens for Leica M-mount from Venus Optics is now available for pre-order. Adorama and B&H will start accepting pre-orders later. The fastest way to get the lens is to pre-order it directly from Venus Optics. Sample photos are available here.
Venus Optics is also going to announce two more M-mount lenses by the end of the year:
Additional information on the new Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens for Leica M-mount:
Gitzo has new rebates in the US with some pretty good deals (see this and this listing for example).
Capture One Pro 20 is now $100 off.
The new Nik Collection 3 by DxO promo offer is ending tomorrow.
Topaz Labs sale: Gigapixel AI for $79.99, The Utility Bundle (includes JPEG to RAW AI, DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, & Gigapixel AI) for $195. Use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off.
Via NikonRumors
