I have a small batch of 3D-printed aluminum red-painted Leica M-mount body caps available for sale in the online store:
Please note that the body caps are produced by a machine, then hand-painted and may have some small imperfections and scratches – see the pictures (click for larger view):
Today Leica Camera announced a new special edition Leica M-P set for Canada’s 150th Anniversary. With only 25 units available, the Leica M-P (Typ 240) “Canada Edition” set will include a special red cowhide leather Leica M-P (Typ 240), a Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2.0 ASPH lens and a red rope strap.
The set will be available exclusively in North America. Shipping will start in late December 2017. The US price is $10,500. Pre-orders are now open at Leica Store Miami. For all Canadian readers: the set is listed for 13,495 CAD at the Leica Boutique Montreal.
Below is the full press release:
A new mirrorless camera under the name Leica XY was registered with the Taiwanese telecommunication authority (NCC). This is the camera I have been reported about in the past few months (code name “Clooney”, model 7323). I am not convinced the Leica XY name on the hot shoe is final. I believe this camera will be called “Leica CL” but I could be wrong.
The camera is rumored to have the same 24MP APS-C sensor as the TL2, built-in EVF, L-mount and be produced in Germany. The official announcement will be on November 22nd. Leica is also expected to introduce also a new Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH lens.
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This new Kipon adapter will let you use Leica M lenses on the Hasselblad X1D medium format camera.
New SHOTEN LM – FX M adapter with helicoid released (Leica M mount lens -> Fujifilm X mount camera).
This new Artisan & Artist vanity pouch is available in three different sizes (available for pre-order at Leica Store Miami).
Tekiac is selling 3D printed “Stealth Cover” for Leica Q cameras that are available in different colors:
“By the way – I think I don’t have to mention that the real purpose of a cover is fulfilled too: the protection against scratches etc. Furthermore the camera lies comfortable in your hand also during cold weather. I have a safe feeling because the grip is made until the upper edge. The temporary rattling of the original grip is eliminated too.
Rather randomly another advantage was created. Although the cover is really light (75g) the center of gravity moved to the body. Now you can place it without tilting on the lens hood. The cover is an absolute lightweight but it’s still rigid because of design and material.”
The black cover does indeed make the camera look more “stealthy”:
The cover has a nice grip, a tripod socket and an opening at the bottom – you can take the battery and memory card without removing it:
A quick update on the upcoming 7Artisans 35mm f/2 full frame rangefinder coupled lens for Leica M-mount:
“7Artisans 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M Mount cameras. And unlike their 50mm f/1.1 lens, the aperture lens of the 35 f/2 will have clicks! The de-clicked aperture ring on the 50 f/1.1 lens is probably the biggest complaint I’ve heard about this lens and I did contact them while I was working on the review and suggested them to consider making a clicked version for their future M lenses. So it’s great to hear they are listening to customers!”
7Artisans lenses can be purchased at: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon DE | eBay US | eBay UK.
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