Leica Rumors

BAFTA, in association with Leica, announces Greg Williams as its inaugural photographer in residence

By LR admin | Published: January 14, 2016

BAFTA, in association with Leica, announces Greg Williams as its inaugural photographer in residence

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced today that its inaugural 2016 Photography Commission has been awarded to Greg Williams, long-time BAFTA collaborator and ambassador of prestige camera manufacturer Leica. Capturing Film Awards Fellows, winners and nominees, the Commission will comprise a series of relaxed, ‘off-duty’ portraits, with initial subjects including Thandie Newton and Sir Alan Parker.

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Leica to announce three new M lenses tomorrow?

By LR admin | Published: January 13, 2016

Update: the three lenses are now officially announced.

Rumors are floating online that Leica will announce three new lenses tomorrow:

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Leica partners with Pro Centre for professional equipment rental & sales service

By LR admin | Published: January 11, 2016

Leica partners with Pro Centre for professional equipment rental & sales service

Leica Camera has announced a partnership with Pro Centre in the UK, providing a rental and sales service for its professional product portfolio, including the Leica S (Typ 007) medium format system and range of S lenses, the Leica M rangefinder system and lenses, and the new mirrorless Leica SL system.

Professional photographers will be able to hire Leica’s wide range of equipment with full confidence, thanks to Pro Centre’s fast and efficient service. Delivery is free for rental orders over £250 + VAT within the London area.

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Leica released new universal strap lug for the Leica T Typ 701 cameras

By LR admin | Published: January 8, 2016

Today Leica announced new universal strap lug for the Leica T Typ 701 cameras that will allow you to use third party straps:

Leica T universal strap lug

There is also a new Leica leather strap:

Leica stone-grey strap

Via Reddotforum

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New Techart adapter will let you autofocus Leica M lenses on Sony A7 cameras

By LR admin | Published: January 7, 2016

It seems that every week we get a new type of Sony a7 lens adapter. There is now even a new adapter from Techart (prototype I believe) that will let you autofocus Leica M lenses on Sony a7 cameras. See the demo in this video:

Posted in Leica Accessories, Leica Lenses| Tagged Leica Adapters, Techart Leica M lens to Sony E-mount autofocus adapter, Techart Pro, using Leica M lenses on Sony E-Mount cameras| 8 Comments

Leica Minilux to Leica M mount lens conversion adapter from MGR Production

By LR admin | Published: January 6, 2016

MGR Production launched a new Leica Minilux to Leica M mount lens conversion adapter. With this adapter you can use the 40mm f/2.4 Summarit lens from the Minilux on any Leica M camera. This will be an interesting project if you can find a cheap Minilux camera on eBay.

Photos of the conversion adapter (without lens):

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12% discount on almost all Leica products carries over to 2016

By LR admin | Published: January 4, 2016

The Leica US savings has been extended in 2016. The 12% discount on almost all Leica product was first introduced in May, 2015 as a result of the strong US dollar. Similar savings are also available in the UK. Check out our sponsors for additional details and pricing:

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