Tank: new Leica half case from Fast+Prime

By LR admin | Published: February 3, 2013

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Fast+Prime released new half case for Leica M cameras called “Tank“:

  • Suede Lining
  • Entirely hand sewn for Leica M8 and M9  (a design for the new “M” coming soon)
  • Saddlery buckles – no pop fasteners
  • Sewn In screen protection door – simple thumb access to screen and controls
  • Ergonomic fit, no need for thumb or grip accessories
  • Each case hand stamped with your order number and 3 initials
  • Available in Black or Conker saddle hide with black suede lining
  • Matching neck strap available, many styles available
  • Price £235.00

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for January 2013

By LR admin | Published: February 1, 2013

Leica-M-R70-180mm-lens-handgrip-EVF      Leica-M-R-lens-EVF   Leica-Rruthenium-matt-polished
Leica-M240   Leica M Monochrom rangefinder   Leica-Camera-interview
Leica-M-silver_front   Stefan-Daniel-photokina-2-550x412   M9-P Hermes Front 7

Those are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for January 2013:

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Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens now shipping in the USA

By LR admin | Published: January 31, 2013

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The guys from  Dale Photo & Digital got a confirmation from Leica USA that the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens is finally shipping in the US. The lens was officially announced last year, but then it was delayed. The price is $7,195.00.

Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens design and technical specs:

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First set of images taken with the new Leica M available online

By LR admin | Published: January 22, 2013

Leica Camera posted on their blog several images taken with the new Leica M ($6,950) by Jean Gaumy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. On Facebook Leica confirmed that those images were taken with the new M:

“The blog will follow Jean Gaumy as he revisits Kyrgyzstan on a photographic journey with the new Leica M. In episode 1, he spends a day in Bishkek, the capital”

 

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Leica M9-P Hermes limited edition kit stolen in Graz, Austria

By LR admin | Published: January 21, 2013

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Last week a brand new Leica M9-P Hermes limited edition camera (serial# 4337374) and the matching Summilux 1,4/50mm ASPH lens (serial# 4142861) were stolen from the Leica Store in Graz, Austria. The number of this special edition is #219 from a total of 300 pieces and the original listing price was $25,000. The thief(s) left the original cartridge, gloves, box and the accessories in the store. If you see a suspicious listing anywhere online, please contact the store directly.

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Leica M-Monochrom Soul (video)

By LR admin | Published: January 19, 2013

This commercial video was created in Brazil by FNazca / Saatchi & Saatchi for the launch of the M-Monochrom camera in the Leica Store in São Paulo. Please watch in HD/full screen.

Update: the original video on Vimeo was removed and I uploaded another version from YouTube.

Update #2: Leica Camera AG confirmed to me that this is not an official Leica video – it was produced by the Leica Store in São Paulo and it does not represent Leica’s identity.

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The new Leica M spotted in Malaysia

By LR admin | Published: January 19, 2013

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The new Leica M (type 240) was spotted at a photo exhibition last night (January 18th) at the Leica Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It’s probably a beta version being tested by a local photographer.

B&H still lists the new M rangefinder as available for shipping on February 28th. The first official sample images should be released at the end of January.

Update: the photographer on the picture is Ming Thein and those images are probably taken with the new M.

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Leica Camera interview from the Stockholm Photo Fair

By LR admin | Published: January 18, 2013

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Alltombild published an interview with Marc Lethenet from Leica Camera taken at the Stockholm Photo Fair. The first video is for Leica S, the second covers the new Leica M camera:

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