Leica Rumors

New Leica Q Typ 116 camera

By LR admin | Published: March 2, 2015

A new Leica Q Typ 116 camera is registered with the Taiwanese NCC government agency. The official announcements is usually few weeks after the registration.

Via Digicame-info

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Henri Cartier-Bresson: A Decisive Collection exhibition

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2015

More information on the Henri Cartier-Bresson: A Decisive Collection exhibition from Beetles and Huxley:

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Leica M-P “Correspondent” by Lenny Kravitz for Kravitz Design special limited edition camera officially announced

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2015

After I initially reported it as a rumor last year and the leaked details from two weeks ago, the new special limited edition Leica M-P “Correspondent” camera by Lenny Kravitz for Kravitz Design is now officially announced.

The camera and lenses are intentionally aged by hand. Only 125 pieces will be produced. The kit includes two lenses (Leica Summicron-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH and Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 ASPH) and a bespoke case. The 50mm Lux lens is based on the classic design from 1959:

The price of the kit is $24,500 and you can already pre-order it at the Leica Store Miami and Leica Store San Francisco. The set will be sold only in Leica boutiques.

The official Leica Camera press release also mentioned the new book by Lenny Kravitz called “Flash”:

The book is now available for pre-order and will start shipping on March 15th, 2015:

Full press release:

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The Oskar winner movie “Birdman” was shot with Leica C lenses

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2015

The Oskar winner movie “Birdman” was shot with Leica C lenses:

On the night of 22th February, 2015 the 87th Annual Academy Awards® took place in Los Angeles. One of the big winners was the Film Birdman with four Oscar Awards. The film was shot through CW Sonderoptic’s Leica Summilux C-Lenses, which already had won the Scientific and Engineering Award on 8th February. Birdman received the Oscars® for the Best Picture, Original Screenplay, achievement in cinematography and best director.

The Leica Summilux-C lenses recently received the Scientific and Engineering Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Source

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Leica M-P Typ 240 Safari camera pre-order options

By LR admin | Published: February 23, 2015

The new Leica M-P Typ 240 Safari camera is now also available for pre-order at B&H – the shipping date is listed as March 3rd, 2015. Additional pre-order options: