Leica is rumored to have a new product(s) announcement in October. This makes sense – right on time for the upcoming holiday shopping season. This is what I expect:
A collection of Leica books, catalogs and brochures is currently listed for sale on eBay. Here is the full list of included items (see also this PDF file):
There is a new iPhone app for everything Leica: cameras, lenses, hoods, filters, serial numbers, tips and more:
The Android version will be released next week. I have a few free codes to give away for the app (first come, first served):
Fotodiox launched a new Type LM-Sne(E) PRONTO Leica M to Sony E autofocus adapter (for using Leica M lenses on Sony E-Mount cameras). The adapter supports AF-S / AF-C focusing modes. Check pricing and availability at:
Adapter features:
Additional information:
The Leica M10 camera is currently in stock at Amazon (one silver and one black):
Both cameras are sold via the Leica Store San Francisco.
Today, Leica Camera and Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe announced their collaboration on a new Leica Q “Nikki Sixx Edition” camera that will be unveiled on October 4th:
To celebrate his dedication to photography and the role Leica plays in this creative outlet for Sixx, Leica Camera will release the Leica Q Nikki Sixx Edition, a limited edition release of the rock star’s own full-frame compact camera.
The Leica Q “Nikki Sixx Edition” is a rock-star take on Sixx’s beloved Leica Q camera featuring a black snakeskin finish on leatherette with a laser-engraved Nikki Sixx signature. The Leica Q will also be accompanied by a black Leica leather wrist strap, an autographed copy of the 10th anniversary edition of Sixx’s memoir, “The Heroin Diaries” and a black DSPTCH braided shoulder strap durable enough to withstand the tough photographic environments Sixx’s frequently finds inspiration in and enjoys shooting.
The Leica Q “Nikki Sixx Edition” will be limited to an exclusive 28 units, a number which has special significance for Sixx as he overdosed on heroin at that age and was clinically dead for several minutes which ultimately provided the turning point that lead him to commence his path of recovery.
This limited edition camera will be unveiled on October 4 exclusively at the Leica Store LA.
Here is the full press release:
Leica Camera AG expands its business activities. From 1 October, the product portfolio of the premium manufacturer from Wetzlar will be adding ophthalmic lenses to its existing portfolio of cameras, lenses and sport optics products. The innovative, high-quality Leica spectacle lenses will be developed in collaboration with Novacel and produced in France. The Leica Eyecare product portfolio will be distributed by Novacel and the lenses will be available from ophthalmic opticians.
