The Huawei P10 smartphone comes with a new Leica dual camera 2.0


The new Huawei P10 smartphone comes with a new Leica dual camera 2.0 (20MP monochrome sensor, 12MP RGB sensor and 8MP front camera):

“The devices’ portrait features include precise 3D facial detection technology, dynamic illumination and portrait enhancements. A smart imaging algorithm applies studio-like re-lighting and beautifying effects to create radiant portraits. Using the new depth-of-field algorithm, a natural bokeh effect creates sharper, clearer and more vivid colors in the foreground, while the background remains elegantly blurred.

The Huawei P10 Plus’ Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 Pro Edition includes new SUMMILUX-H Leica lenses with a larger F/1.8 aperture and higher optical capability. Co-developed with GoPro, the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus also feature Highlights, a mobile editing tool which creates a dynamic video of users’ images and videos.”

Key features include:

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Leica announced new accessories from COOPH and Gitzo

Leica Camera Announces New, Premium Accessories from COOPH and Gitzo

Stylish, high-quality rope straps from COOPH and rugged tripods from Gitzo provide users luxury add-ons for their cameras and binoculars

March 3, 2017 – Leica Camera presents new accessories for cameras and binoculars. The product portfolio now features Leica Rope Straps, a selection of stylish carrying straps designed by COOPH, as well as an extensive range of high-quality tripods made by Gitzo, the camera equipment specialist from Italy.

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Leica M10 camera reviews


For your weekend reading – an update list of Leica M10 camera reviews:

Leica M10 pre-order links:

USWorldwide
B&H
Adorama
PopFlash
Leica Boutique Palm Beach
Leica Store San Francisco
Leica Store Miami
Tamarkin
Classic Connection
Meister Camera (Germany)
Reddotcameras (UK)
MKKamera (Hong Kong)
Rangefinder (Hong Kong)
9days (Hong Kong)
Map Camera (Japan)

For additional Leica M10 coverage you can follow the Leica M10 Facebook group and Leica M10 Facebook page.

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Handevision IBERIT lenses for Leica SL


At the 2017 CP+ show in Japan last week, Handevision had on display a new 35mm f/2.4 and 75mm f/2.4 IBERIT lenses for Leica SL mount. Currently there are already five Handevision IBERIT lenses for Leica M mount (24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm and 90mm, all f/2.4) and they will all be available in SL mount as well. I believe these are the only third party lenses for the Leica SL mount available right now.

Handevision IBERIT lenses will be available in four different colors: glossy silver, matte silver, glossy black and matte black:

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for February 2017

  
  
  
These are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for February, 2017:

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Apply now: Leica Oskar Barnack Awards 2017


The Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2017 is now accepting applications (from March 1st to April 10th). Here is a look back at the finalists and winners from last year:

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Leica X-E Typ 102 camera listed as discontinued


The Leica X-E Typ 102 camera that was announced back in September 2014 is now listed as discontinued at B&H and Adorama:

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