Two new Kumamon limited edition versions of the Leica M and Leica C cameras were announced in Japan. 50 pieces of the C model will be produced and only one of the M model. More information available at DC.Watch.
From Wikipedia: “Kumamon is a mascot created by the government of Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. He was first created in 2010 for a campaign called to draw tourists to the region.”
See also Kumamon at Leitz Park.
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The Leica X Vario Matsuzakaya Nagoya 105 years is another limited edition camera announced in Japan to commemorate the 105 anniversary of the Matsuzakaya Nagoya. Only 10 pieces will be produced.
Via DC.Watch
This is how bad the camera industry is doing today – even Leica cannot sell their limited edition, no LCD screen Leica M Edition 60 rangefinder. In the past, pretty much every limited edition Leica camera was sold out in just few hours. The $18,500 set limited to 600 pieces is still in stock at Leica Store Miami and Leica Store San Francisco even six months after it was announced.
“Body Leica M6 and sandpaper, without optics (to be spent in the style Leica M-P “Correspondent).”
Price: €21,600 (around $23,000).
The grand opening of the Leica Store Bellevue will be on March 12th. Exclusive, open to the public Leica Akademie events will be held from March 13th-15th. Additional information:
Apple Digital Camera RAW compatibility 6.03 released with support for the following Leica cameras:
The new Leica M-P Typ 240 Safari limited edition camera kit with Summicron 35mm f/2 lens is now shipping in the US. Check the in-stock availability at:
The Safari edition offers over $1,000 in savings compared to purchasing the M-P and lens separately (M-P costs $8k and the Summciron costs $3k).
The Leica M-P “Correspondent” Lenny Kravitz limited edition camera kit is also currently shipping:
Check availability at Leica Store Miami and Leica Store San Francisco (the“Correspondent” will be sold only in Leica boutiques).
