Iridient Developer version 3.1 released with support for the Leica M-D Typ 262 camera (Iridient Developer is a RAW converter and image processing software for Mac).
New version of Silkypix Developer Studio was released with support for the Leica SL Typ 601 camera.
Leica Summaron 28mm f/5.6 lens for L39 mount (source: eBay)
Leica is rumored to announce a new Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens.
Summaron is an old lens design that dates back to 1954 (see Summaron lens listings on eBay):
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The new Leica price list can be found here.
Leica Store Frankfurt currently has for sale this unique bronze body/white leather Leica M Typ 240 camera. The kit is equipped with a matching bronze Summilux- M 1:1.4/21mm ASPH lens.
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Meyer-Optik Görlitz announced today that the Trioplan f2.9/50 lens (currently listed on Kickstarter) will also be available for Leica L mount (Leica SL and Leica T cameras). For more information on the company and this project, check out this interview with Dr. Prenzel from Meyer-Optik-Görlitz. The full press release can be found here.
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Leica Camera today announced that the Leica SL mirrorless camera system has been honoured as ‘Best Premium Camera’ in the 2016 TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) Awards. Launched in October 2015, the Leica SL was selected by an international jury of editors from leading photographic magazines thanks to the new standards it has set in speed, imaging performance, versatility and innovation. The presentation of the 2016 TIPA Awards, now in their 26th year, will take place on 20 September during the Photokina exhibition in Cologne, Germany.
Iconic camera company to exhibit ‘Alex Webb: Selections’ – a vivid cultural documentary captured in vibrant colour street photography – at the second edition of the prestigious London photographic fair
Leica Camera AG today announced that it has become an Official Partner of the second annual Photo London fair, which takes place from 19-22 May 2016 at Somerset House, London.
