Leica Rumors

Leica digest #47

By LR admin | Published: September 22, 2019

→ Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f1.4 II MC lens review at findingrange.com

→ ON1 Photo RAW 2020 public beta is now available for a free trial.

→ Leica M-E camera review.

→ Leica M Monochrom “Signature” limited edition camera by Andy Summers unboxing by Meister Camera.

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Here is one of the concepts for the Leica M Monochrom Andy Summers / Fender limited edition camera

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2019

A reader sent me one of the concepts for the Leica M Monochrom Andy Summers / Fender limited edition camera that was announced two days ago:

Here is the actual Leica M Monochrom “Signature” limited edition camera by Andy Summers:

Which one do you like better?

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Leica UK: soon you will be able to personalize your Leica camera

By LR admin | Published: September 18, 2019

Leica UK sent out an email indicating that soon you will be able to personalize your Leica camera (M9, M10, M240, M-P Typ 240, Q and Q-P):

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Leica will not take part in Photokina 2020

By LR admin | Published: September 17, 2019

Leica will not take part in Photokina 2020 – this information is coming from an email sent by Photokina:

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Officially announced: Leica M Monochrom “Signature” limited edition camera by Andy Summers

By LR admin | Published: September 17, 2019

The long-rumored Leica M Monochrom “Signature” limited edition camera by Andy Summers is now officially announced. The set is limited to 50 pieces worldwide and includes a Leica Summicron-M f/2 35mm ASPH lens with a vintage round lens hood, a Fender guitar-inspired camera strap and an Oberwerth leather black system bag. The US price is $14,995. Fender will also launch a special Signature Guitar in collaboration with Andy Summers. The camera will be sold exclusively at Leica Stores and Boutique and is already in stock – check availability at:

Americas	Europe	Asia
Adorama B&H PopFlash Leica Miami Leica Palm Beach Leica Soho Tamarkin Classic Connection Leica Montreal	Meister Camera Calumet Leica Store Lisse Red Dot Cameras Park Camera	M&K Kamera Rangefinder f22 Map Camera

Additional pictures and press release:

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Leica’s CEO: Leica will build a center for Computational Imaging in Silicon Valley

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2019

Leica’s CEO Matthias Harsch announced that Leica will build “a competence center for Computational Imaging in California’s Silicon Valley”:

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The Leica M9 is ten years old: an interview with Stefan Daniel

By LR admin | Published: September 15, 2019

The French website Mizuwari published an interview with Stefan Daniel on the 10th anniversary of the Leica M9 camera. Here are a few quotes (Google translation):