The Leica M 100 years limited edition box set is now shipping and the first unboxing video by Camera West is already online. The set consists of a Leica M-A film camera (based on the Leica MP), a Leica M Monochrom and 28mm, 35mm, 50mm Summilux lenses (including the new 28mm Summilux-M f/1.4 ASPH). This limited edition box set is not to be confused with the Leica M 240 100 Years Anniversary camera body that is also now available in black and silver.
Here is some more info on the Leica Store San Francisco opening:
San Francisco, CA (August 14th, 2014) Leica Camera announces the opening of the Leica Store San Francisco in partnership with Camera West of Walnut Creek and Rancho Mirage. Kicking off the launch with a private reception on August 14th and events open to the public on August 15th-17th. The store is located in San Francisco’s historical district at 463 Bush Street, across the street from the Chinatown Gate.
This “Ghost on the Horizon: exploring unseen spaces with the Leica M240″ article is written by Jonathan Castellino (Website | Flickr | Facebook):
I need to be silent. Documenting off-limits areas requires this. I need to be quick — I need to control what I can. And if all else fails, I need to be discreet.
When exploring vacant spaces — whether abandoned buildings or city infrastructure –- I’ve always found it easier to ask for forgiveness rather than permission, regarding access. Spending this time in silent places informs my everyday experiences of the city (and vice versa).
Walter Leica has a new contrast lens accessory with a special golden color coating which intensifies the light, resulting in better contrast for easier focusing. Here are the details:
Update: the new lens is now available for pre-order at The Leica Store Miami.
Leica is about to announce a new Leica Summicron-S 2/100mm ASPH medium format lens. The latest Adobe Lightroom 5.6 version already had a Leica Summicron-S 2/100mm ASPH lens profile:
There should also be a new 2.4.0.0 firmware update for the Leica S type 006 camera ($21,950.00) that will bring improved AF. The official release date for the firmware update is August 14th.
Here are the Leica Summicron-S 2/100mm ASPH lens technical specifications:
Update: see this updated list of rumored/expected new Leica products for Photokina.
AmateurPhotographer published an interview with Leica Camera UK general manager Jason Heward who promised that “At Photokina we will make a real statement about the brand and our ambitious plans“. You can read the entire interview here. Some of the previously rumored new Leica products expected at Photokina are:
Lolumina introduced a new line of interchangeable soft-release buttons for non-threaded shutter release cameras (like the Leica X and T models). For more information and pricing, visit their website.
Here is the press release:
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