Leica M 240 100 years anniversary limited edition camera

By LR admin | Published: June 27, 2014

Leica M 240 100 years anniversary limited edition
One of our sponsors, Reddotcameras, informed me that Leica has released a new limited run of the M240 rangefinder in chrome and black with the 100 years logo engraved on the top plate. The UK price is £5,100.00 (incl. VAT, around $8,600). I am still not sure if this version will be available in the US. Only 250 of each versio will be produced (total of 500 cameras). For more information, visit Reddotcameras.

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Reminder: Leica lens price increase coming on July 1st

By LR admin | Published: June 25, 2014

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Just a reminder that on July 1st, 2014 Leica will increase the prices of the following lenses and binoculars:

Item Current Price New Price Change
Super Elmar-S 24mm f/3.5 ASPH $8,950 $9,250 $300
Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH $7,495 $7,650 $155
Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH CS $8,350 $8,750 $400
Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5 ASPH $6,950 $7,250 $300
Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5 ASPH CS $7,950 $8,450 $500
Elmarit-S 45mm f/2.8 ASPH $6,350 $6,750 $400
Elmarit-S 45mm f/2.8 ASPH CS $7,450 $7,950 $500
Summarit-S 70mm f/2.5 ASPH CS $5,995 $6,250 $255
APO-Macro-Summarit-S 120mm f/2.5 $6,995 $7,250 $255
TS-APO-Elmar-S 120mm f/5.6 ASPH $7,350 $7,550 $200
APO-Tele-Elmar-S 180mm f/3.5 $6,995 $7,250 $255
Vario Elmar-S 30-90mm f/3.5-56 ASPH $11,400 $11,750 $350
APO-Summicron-M 50mm ASPH
 $7,350 $8,250 $900
Silverline 8×20
 $899 $949 $50
Silverline 8×42
 $1,799 $1,899 $100
Silverline 10×42
 $1,899 $1,999 $100
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Wooden protector for Leica T camera

By LR admin | Published: June 25, 2014

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A wooden protector for your Leica T

We’re excited to announce our new Miniot case for Leica T, carved out of a single block of the finest wood.

Tightly modeled around its contours, the Miniot case adds a natural feel and a grand style to your Leica T!

The Leica T and the Miniot case: A unique match.

The case easily snaps on and off your Leica. High precision carving guarantee a perfect fit, and a fantastic grip.

Newly developed techniques make the Miniot case light, thin and very sturdy.

Multiple thin layers of varnish give the case a durable finish, shielding the wood and subtly enhancing its luster.

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Leica M Set Edition “Leica 100” now available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: June 18, 2014

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The Leica M limited edition set with the new Leica 28mm Summilux-M f/1.4 ASPH lens that was announced for the 100 years anniversary of Leica Camera is now available for pre-order at the Leica Store Miami. Additional information on the set can be found here.

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Leica rumored to announce a M-E camera replacement

By LR admin | Published: June 18, 2014
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The current Leica M-E model

Leica is rumored to refresh the current M-E model ($5,450.00) in the next few months (most likely at Photokina in September). The new camera will be called M-S or M-E2 and will have the same 18MP CCD sensor with updated LCD screen and new battery (probably from the M 240).

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Valbray for Leica EL01 watch now available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: June 17, 2014

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The Valbray for Leica EL01 watch is now available for pre-order at the Leica Store Miami (in black and silver). More information on the limited edition timepiece can be found here.

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Panasonic FZ1000 camera announced, could be the next V-Lux model

By LR admin | Published: June 15, 2014

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Few days ago Panasonic announced a new FZ1000 superzoom camera with 1″sensor, 4k video and 25-400mm f/2.8-4 lens that could be the base for the next V-Lux model (V-Lux 5, unless they change the name to Leica V type xxx).

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Leica’s official response to AppCam’s allegations

By LR admin | Published: June 12, 2014

Leica T typ 701 mirrorless camera hands-on review 5
This is the official response I received from Leica Camera on the allegations that the new T mirrorless camera was somehow based on the AppCam OS concept:

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