Leica has “couple of nice things coming in 2011”

By LR admin | Published: March 5, 2011

Leica Camera AG mentioned on their twitter account that they “have a couple of nice things coming in 2011”. The compact camera line was completely refreshed last year, so any new products must be X, M, or S related. Of course they could just be talking about a social media promotion/contest. So far Leica AG has not announced any new products in 2011.

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Detailed renderings of the Leica Mirrorless APS-C camera concept

By LR admin | Published: March 3, 2011

I received the full size renderings for the Leica Mirrorless APS-C camera concept. The name is now changed to MC (for M-Compact).

Image gallery after the break:

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Fuji X100 started shipping in Japan, size comparison to Leica M3

By LR admin | Published: March 3, 2011
Leica M3 versus Finepix X100

credit: Nokton/flickr

The Fuji X100 camera is now shipping in Japan. Flickr member Nokton was one of the first lucky owners who also posted several pictures comparing the  size of the Fiji X100 to Leica M3. Follow Nokton’s flickr stream for more X100 samples in the next few days. I am also covering the latest Fuji X100 developments on PhotoRumors.com.

Currently Amazon is taking Fuji X100 pre-orders, US shipments should start in the next 1-3 weeks.

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New Leica store opened in Tapei

By LR admin | Published: March 2, 2011

Leica Store opening in Tapei from leica camera on Vimeo.

Taipei Leica Store grand opening event was held on 20th January 2011. It’s first Leica store in Taiwan, which is located in the premium and luxury shopping mall, BELLAVITA.

Famous actress Ms. Chung-Ning Chang, social elite and model Mr. Sphinx Ting and many special VIP guests were invited to enjoy the opening party. Furthermore, M9 TITANIUM limited edition was especially arranged to be delivered to Mr. Sphinx Ting.

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Chance to win a Leica D-LUX 5 at the B&H Photo Street Photography Flickr Contest (US only)

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2011

B&H Photo just announced that they are giving away a Leica D-Lux 5 camera as a top price in their Flickr Street Photography contest. Read all the details on the B&H Flickr group. This contest is sponsored by Leica Camera.

Via BHinsights

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Top 10 posts for February

By LR admin | Published: February 28, 2011

Those are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for February 2011:

  1. Fuji X100 vs. Leica X1 specs comparison
  2. Leica “almost ready” with its mirrorless solution?
  3. Leica iM mirrorless design concept
  4. Voigtlander announced a new Nokton 1,2/35mm lens
  5. New Voigtlander 35mm f/1.1 and 50mm f/1.4 lenses in development
  6. Leica S2: what you didn’t know
  7. The first Leica M9 book
  8. Leica X1 firmware update “should” be released in March
  9. Leica with record sales in third quarter of fiscal year 2010/2011
  10. Magnum Photos and Leica announced a technological and photographic collaboration
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Leica iM mirrorless design concept

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2011

Those two images were sent to me anonymously with the following text:

  • Mirrorless APSC camera with movable screen
  • iM mount
  • Noctilux iM 0.95/35
  • Compactness and simplicity for endless creativity

My guess is that those are just designer’s concept renderings not related to Leica Camera AG.

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Magnum Photos and Leica announced a technological and photographic collaboration

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2011

Magnum Photos and Leica Camera AG announced a technological and photographic collaboration. BJP noted that as part of this agreement, Magnum photographers will contribute to the future development of Leica products. Leica will also sponsor a series of independently produced multimedia essays by Magnum’s photographers:

“We’ll start with five essays, but based on their success, it’ll be a continuing relationship. You can consider these five essays as part of the first edition.”

The first assays are expected to be produced in Spring of 2011. Magnum photographers can submit ideas for considerations even if they don’t use/have Leica cameras.

Full press release:

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