Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) camera additional coverage

By LR admin | Published: April 30, 2015

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With the new M Monochrom Typ 246 camera Leica also announced three new “specially calculated” filters in the yellow, green and orange colors for the new Monochrom (shipping starts in August, 2015, additional information is available here):

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Here are the first Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) camera hands-on reviews/previews:

Updated pre-order list:

Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 intro/hands-on videos:

Additional pictures of the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) camera in different configurations:

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New MS-Optical Perar 21mm f/4.5 MC Super Wide Triplet lens with Leica M mount announced

By LR admin | Published: April 30, 2015

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MS-Optical announced a new Perar 21mm f/4.5 MC Super Wide Triplet lens for Leica M-mount – designed, manufactured and hand-assembled in Japan by Mr. Sadayasu Miyazaki. Here are the key features:

  • Very high optical quality triplet formula lens
  • Ultra-wide 21mm focal length, 90 degrees angle of view on 35mm size, 70 degrees on APS-S
  • Ultra compact design, weight 45g, 55g with hood, only 5.2mm thick
  • Refined triplet design with two double thickness positive lenses, superior to Tessar design
  • 10 blade quasi-round aperture for smooth and pleasing bokeh
  • Minimum focus distance 0.8m on Leica M, on mirrorless cameras 0.5-0.6m
  • 25mm filter thread (in hood)
  • ALL six glass surfaces multicoated, 96% light transmission
  • Vivid, real and beautiful color reproduction, high contrast high resolution images
  • Initial lot of lenses, designed, manufactured and hand-assembled in Japan by Mr Sadayasu Miyazaki
  • Native Leica M mount, area for 6-bit coding
  • Available in black finish, appearance analog to 24mm Perar lens
  • For pricing and availability check JapanExposures.com and eBay

Additional images:

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Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) camera officially announced

By LR admin | Published: April 30, 2015

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The Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) camera is now officially announced:

Overview

  • Available on May 7th, 2015
  • Leica MP body with 2GB buffer, sapphire glass
  • 3″ LCD screen
  • Only available in black, no silver version for now
  • Body made of high-strength magnesium alloy and solid brass top and base plates finished in black chrome
  • New 24MP sensor
  • Live-view and focus peaking
  • Shoot video in b&w (full HD)
  • 25,000 ISO
  • 3 new color filters introduced
  • 7,250€ price in EU/ $7,450 in the US
  • More details on Leica’s website
  • Sample images can be downloaded here, high ISO sample are available here
  • The full technical specifications can be downloaded here

Pre-orders options

Additional information:

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New Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 Art M-mount lens from Lomography

By LR admin | Published: April 30, 2015

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Lomography announced a new Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 Art lens with Leica M-mount:

Constructed from aluminum and brass and boasting the LC-A’s super-fast 4-step zone focusing system, a 32mm focal length, aperture control and Leica M mount. In addition to its 4-step zone focusing system, the Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 also features aperture control and range finder coupling.

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Sample images taken with the lens can be found on flickr:

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Additional details:

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The upcoming Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 camera to have a new 24MP CMOS sensor?

By LR admin | Published: April 29, 2015

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I am not sure about the authenticity of the picture above that is floating on the Internet, but I think we can be pretty sure that the upcoming Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 camera will have a 24MP CMOS sensor (the current model has a 18MP CCD sensor).

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Why I Choose The Leica M: Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed, Focal Point

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 29, 2015

Starting today Louis Ferreira (www.500px.com/LouisFerreira) will start contributing articles to Leica Rumors. His first post addresses why he selected the Leica M system:

During the transition to digital I tried many camera systems and read many articles to find a camera that fit me, but when the first digital M hit the market I was intrigued. None of the articles I came across did a good job of explaining the rangefinder window or M style of shooting. Instead, they focused on the luxurious brass build quality and its fit/finish, which is a shame because the shooting experience is the reason photographers should covet the M.

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Leica will have a new product “on display” during the Paris Photo event in LA

By LR admin | Published: April 29, 2015

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According to Leica’s website, during the Paris Photo fair in LA (May 1-3, 2015) there will be a “new product” on display. If this is the new Monochrom (I seriously doubt it), the camera will be only on display – the official announcement will most likely happen later.

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