A quick recap of the latest rumors/what to expect from Leica in the next few months (the first announcement is expected in the next 30-60 days):
I already reported that the Leica S Typ 007 medium format camera will be released at the end of August and the price will be lower than initially reported. The new US price is $16,900 (the original price was $25,400 or $8,000 less). The European price is £12,900/€15,000. Shipping will start in September. The camera’s instructions can be downloaded here. Sample photos and a video taken with the new S can be found here.
Pre-order links:
Specifications comparison between the S2, S 006 and S 007:
Few sample photos taken with the Leica S Typ 007 medium format camera:
Watch the video quality of the new Leica S (Typ 007) in the Cine-4k standard. The entire 45 mm width of the sensor is used for video recording in full-HD resolution. This video produced with the new Leica S captivates with the bokeh created by the use of selective sharpness that is so typical in Leica still pictures:
A new Leica X-U Typ 113 camera was registered in South Korea government radio agency’s website. Based on previous RRA entries, the official announcement should be in the next 30-60 days.
Via Digicame-info
Match Technical released two new CSEP-10S and EP-10S ThumbsUp versions to match the color of the Leica M-P 240 Safari edition camera (with and without cold shoe). The new sets also include a Beep-O and Boop-O releases in soft touch rubber and are available at Leica Store Miami and Popflash:
If you have 45 minutes to spare, watch this video on the Leica Q vs. Leica M 240 with 28mm f/2 Summicron lens:
Tamarkin Camera reports that the Leica US savings has been extended till the end of October. The 12% discount on almost all Leica product was introduced few months ago (May, 2015) as a result of the strong US dollar. Similar savings is also available in the UK. Check out our sponsors for additional details:
Black Rhino Creative’s Ryan Mah explains why the Leica M was the ideal camera to shoot the video documenting a thought-provoking day in the life of software artist, writer and educator Jer Thorp.
