→ A new thumb rest for Leica Q was introduced in Japan by Yuen Co. (model UNX-8555). The suggested retail price is 14,000 yen (around $120).
→ Macphun released a custom preset collection for the Luminar photo editor – there are 8 completely free sets, plus 3 premium collections.
→ TowerJazz, the rumored Leica Q sensor manufacturer, reported record free cash flow resulting from strong year over year growth in revenue and margins.
Here is some additional information on the new Ruggard electronic dry cabinets used to prevent fungus on lenses and cameras (initially reported here):
Leica Camera has announced that the submission phase for entries for the long-established ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award’ photographic competition (LOBA) in 2017 has now closed. The international jury of experts will now judge the entries received and select the twelve finalists in the two categories of the competition, the ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award’ and the ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Newcomer Award’. This year’s shortlist will be announced at www.leica-oskar-barnack-award.com on 20 June 2017.
For a limited time the Leica M9 replica crystal camera is $30 off. Some additional information:
Made from handcrafted K9 crystal, the 2/3 scale Leica M Replica Crystal Camera from Fotodiox can serve as an elegant paperweight or bookend. Various parts of the model such as the lens, viewfinder, rear screen, grip, and some of the small knobs are made from separate pieces of crystal and attached to the body. Residing in its cushioned display box, the crystal Leica M with a lens arrives ready to assume its rightful place in any photo enthusiast’s collection.
Other crystal cameras are also discounted.
I will be receiving a new shipment of the Leica M3 vintage replica camera tins next week.
Loic Dorez took the Leica M Typ 240 camera underwater with the Subal underwater housing. You can check his website for some pictures (warning: NSFW images). Here is a video taken with the Leica M Typ 240 underwater:
Here are some of the Leica highlights from the upcoming 31st WestLicht Camera Auction that will take place on June 10th, 2017:
Leica announced two new binoculars:
Press release and technical specifications:
