Leica Rumors

Leica M-D Typ 262 has a much faster start-up time compared to other M models?

By LR admin | Published: May 19, 2016

Based on this video from street.silhouettes, it seems that the new Leica M-D Typ 262 camera has a much faster start-up time compared to previous M 240 and 246 models:

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Leica Boutique Sheffield to open this Friday

By LR admin | Published: May 17, 2016

The grand opening of the new Leica Boutique Sheffield at Harrison Cameras will take place this Friday, May 20th, 2016 from 11am to 5pm at:

Leica Boutique Sheffield
Harrison Cameras, London Road, Sheffield, S2 4LR

For more information, visit this page.

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“Fake Leica” sculpture by Liao Yibai for sale on eBay

By LR admin | Published: May 16, 2016

The samller version of the “Fake Leica” sculpture by Liao Yibai is currently listed for sale on eBay for $99,995 (you can also make an offer). The “Fake Leica” magazine is also available for sale. Item description and additional pictures:

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More info on the upcoming Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens

By LR admin | Published: May 15, 2016

Leica Summaron 28mm f:5.6 screw mount lens 11001

The old Summaron screw mount lens (Picture credit: B&H)

Some more information on the upcoming/rumored Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens:

The new Summaron is the same design as the old one
Updated coatings
Same size and weight as the original version (see specs below)
Likely to be part of a new family of lenses
Will nor compete with the currently available Leica M lens designs

Here are the specs of the previous Leica 28mm f/5.6 Summaron screw mount lens #11001 (made from 1955 to 1963):

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Power/battery grip for the Leica M8 camera under development

By LR admin | Published: May 15, 2016

A reader sent me this picture of an ongoing project for a power/battery grip for Leica M8 cameras (the picture above shows the first step: designing a dummy battery). After the project is completed, it will be available for funding on Kickstarter. Stay tuned for updates.

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Please welcome our new sponsor: Leicaism

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2016

Leicaism.jp is new Leica dedicated website from Japan – in addition to news and blog sections, they also have an online store where they will be selling some interesting products later this summer – for now they only have t-shirts, camera cleaning kits and straps (they ship worldwide):

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