100 years Leica: the new Valbray EL1 chrono timepiece to be revealed on May 23rd

By LR admin | Published: April 16, 2014

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Watchik.com published some additional information on the upcoming 100 years Leica timepiece from Valbray:

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New ONA Astoria messenger bag announced

By LR admin | Published: April 16, 2014

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ONA announced a new messenger bag Astoria (currently in stock at the Leica store Miami):

As the largest messenger bag in our collection, the Astoria camera and laptop messenger bag is designed to accommodate a 13-inch laptop, one or two full-frame cameras, three to five lenses and small personal items. The Astoria is handcrafted with water-resistant waxed canvas and detailed with full-grain leather. A discreet luggage sleeve can be opened to slip through the handle of a rolling suitcase or closed to act as a slim pocket for a magazine or tablet. A convenient top-grab handle provides extra stability when carrying the Astoria.

Additional details:

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More Leica T type 701 mirrorless camera pictures leaked online

By LR admin | Published: April 13, 2014

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The Czech website fotoskoda.cz published few new pictures of the upcoming Leica T type 701 aluminum unibody that will be produced in Germany under a new and unique manufacturing process:

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The Leica User Forum charity book 2014 is now available

By LR admin | Published: April 10, 2014

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The Leica User Forum Book 2014 is published to raise money for the Association for International Cancer Research and is currently available for purchase on Blurb:

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Lomography announced new RUSSAR+ 20mm f/5.6 lens for L39/M mounts

By LR admin | Published: April 10, 2014

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Today Lomography announced their new 20mm f/5.6 RUSSAR+ ART lens for L39 and M mounts. This lens is a rebirth of the legendary 1958 Russar MR-2, the mother of all modern non-SLR super wide-angle lenses. The lens is designed by Lomography and manufactured in Russia by Zenit. The Russar+ is compatible with all L39/M mount analogue and digital cameras. The lens is made from brass and is chrome-plated.

You can now pre-order the RUSSAR+ for $649.00 at lomography.com. Additional information after the break.

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Leica S 100 years edition anniversary set now listed at B&H

By LR admin | Published: April 9, 2014

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The Leica S 100 years edition anniversary set is now listed at B&H. The kit includes a Leica S type 006 camera, Summarit S 70mm f/2.5 CS, Elmarit 30mm f/2.8 CS lenses and Rimowa Topas Multiwheel Cabin Trolley and costs $34,500.00 (the kit offers approximately $2,000 savings compared to buying everything separately).

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New Leica S medium format camera coming at Photokina with a 40-50MP CMOS sensor and 4k video

By LR admin | Published: April 9, 2014

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Digipixelpop talked with a Leica rep at the 2014 NAB show and was told that the next Leica S will be announced at Photokina (September) with a new 40-50MP CMOS sensor and 4k video:

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More on the upcoming Leica T type 701 mirrorless camera, lenses

By LR admin | Published: April 9, 2014

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Here is some additional information on the upcoming Leica T type 701 mirrorless camera posted by readers in the comments section:

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