Custom case for Leica M9 Titanium made by camera-hirano (Japan):
This is the rest of the Xinhai revolution limited edition Leica cameras for the Chinese market. The serial numbers of the M9-P are from 1911 to 2011. The price is $88k HKD (about $11000 USD):
Leica UK confirmed that the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium is not made out of real titanium, it just has titanium color. The Leica M9-T however was made out of titanium.
Halloween is already over, but Nikon was not the only camera costume this year – check out this Leica M8 costume from Aaron Piazza (Web | Tumblr | Flickr):
It’s fun to watch this on a $30k+ camera and lens combo:
Water resistant Leica lens from Shoot The Centerfold on Vimeo.
An update on the Leica M to Sony E mount Helicoid adapter that has build-in focus helicoid that could turn your Leica M lens into a macro lens: Hawk’s factory in Taiwan is already producing it and it’s now available for sale on eBay for $179:
The latest news from Leica Camera on the S system:
A new website from LFI offers professional photographers a platform to show off their work to a large international audience.
The website “S-League.net” presents current ad campaigns and editorial photo series from international pros that were created using the Leica S-System.
Beyond that, the S-League reflects current trends in modern commercial photography – from fashion and beauty to interior design and still lifes.
Professional photographers can submit their current campaigns and editorials created using the S-System in the “Apply & Take Part” section. The best entries will be published on the site.
At the same time, you can also apply to rent an S-System free of charge.
The Ricoh A12 M-mount unit for GXR cameras is now shipping in the US. Popflash currently has few pieces in stock.
The Ricoh GXR AF assist shows a high-contrast representation of the scene for better manual focus. There is no focus confirmation:
Those are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for October 2011:
Solms, Germany (October 27, 2011) – Leica Camera AG expands the range of lenses for the Leica S-System with the new Leica Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH wide angle lens. With this latest addition, the portfolio of lenses for the professional S-System is now comprised of five focal lengths. The fastest medium format lens in this focal length, the Leica Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH will be available beginning December 2011.
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