Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for July 2018

By LR admin | Published: August 2, 2018

  
  
  
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Nitecore battery chargers for Leica cameras

By LR admin | Published: July 31, 2018


There are several Nitecore compact USB battery chargers available for selected Leica cameras (previously reported here). Here are the different models available (Nitecore chargers are listed for sale at Amazon, B&H, Adorama, eBay and Leica Store Miami):

Update – a reader from Germany told me that there are even more third-party charging options on Amazon.

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Leica Q Globe-Trotter limited edition camera announced in Japan

By LR admin | Published: July 31, 2018



A new Leica Q limited edition camera set was announced in Japan in collaborated with Globe-Trotter (Leica Q GLOBE-TROTTER). Two different colors are available: navy and pink. Shipping is expected to start on August 9th. The price is ¥840,000 with tax (around $7,500).

A full list of all Leica Q limited edition cameras can be found here.

Additional pictures of the Leica Q Globe-Trotter limited edition camera:

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Check out these new Leica metal signs/tin plates available for sale on eBay

By LR admin | Published: July 26, 2018






 
There are several newly listed Leica metal signs/tin plates currently available for sale on eBay:

Check the different listings – some sellers offer a discount of $5 for every 3 signs.

I still have a few Leica M3 vintage replica camera tins left – get them while they last.

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Rumors: new Leica Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 Asph lens coming at Photokina in September

By LR admin | Published: July 25, 2018



In the past few days I have been busy reporting on the upcoming Nikon full frame mirrorless camera. Here are some fresh Leica rumors: the previously rumored Leica Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 Asph lens is expected to be released/shown at the 2018 Photokina show in September. Shipping is expected to start in Q1/2019. Several different designs were considered for this lens over the past 3 years and several glass formulations were tested in collaboration with Hoya. Stay tuned for additional information.

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The new Leica C-Lux camera is now shipping

By LR admin | Published: July 22, 2018

The new Leica C-Lux camera is now shipping. Check out also the additional Leica C-Lux accessories (pictured above) here and here:

  • This leather camera case ($150) is available in red, blue, or taupe. The retro styling is reminiscent of old-fashioned camera cases which allowed for shooting with the case cover half off.
  • If you want protection for the camera but still want all its functions accessible can get the leather protection case ($145), which protects significant portions of the camera while leaving its buttons and screen visible.
  • For holding the camera, you can get either a wrist strap ($75) or a carrying strap ($95). You can also go for a bag — the leather handbag ($225) is available in red or black and the outdoor case ($75) is made of water-repellant fabric.
  • Check out also the leather vintage pouch ($125) and the leather vintage case ($225). These are unique pieces made out of polished natural leather.

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A complete 3D photography solution for the modern Leica M camera

By LR admin | Published: July 21, 2018

A complete 3D photography solution for the modern Leica M is by Onasj:

I became interested in developing a 3D photography (stereophotography) capturing and viewing solution for the modern Leica digital M—one that does not require special glasses or projectors, or crossing your eyes.  This quest was ultimately successful, and I’ve been really impressed with the quality of the resulting 3D images, and amazed by how much the depth axis adds to the impact and compositional possibilities of photography.  This article documents my findings, and provides a how-to guide for those interested in doing the same.

As many of you know, Leica prototyped in the 1940s and produced in the 1950s a remarkable stereophotography lens, the Stemar (stereo Elmar), code OISBO.  The lens consists of two side-by-side mini-lenses, with a single lever to control the aperture of both lenses.  The focal lens of the production lenses is 33 mm, with a maximum aperture of f/3.5.  About 1,571 Stemar lenses were made.


The Stemar comes in two mounts: LTM (screw mount) or M-mount.  Of course the LTM version can be adapted to the M-mount with a Leica or third-party LTM-to-M adapter.

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