Reminder: Leica M Typ 240 price increase coming in 4 days

By LR admin | Published: August 27, 2014

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In 4 days (September 1st) the price of the Leica M Typ 240 camera will go up by $300. You can still purchase one at the old price from one of our sponsors:

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Leica M 240 100 years anniversary limited edition camera now shipping

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2014

Leica M 240 100 years anniversary limited edition
The Leica M 240 100 years anniversary limited edition camera (not to be confused with the Leica M 100 years limited edition box set) is now shipping and is currently in stock at Leica Store Miami and Reddotcameras.

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Leica Summicron-S 100mm f/2 ASPH lens announced again

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2014

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The Leica Summicron-S 2/100mm ASPH medium format lens I mentioned few weeks ago is now officially announced and is available for pre-order at B&H and Leica Store Miami. There is also a new Leica S Summicron 100 edition kit that includes the new lens and a Leica S Typ 006 camera (not to be confused with the Leica S edition 100 years anniversary set): Read More »

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The new Leica S firmware update will be available on September 16th

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2014

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As previously reported few weeks ago, Leica officially announced a major new firmware update 2.4.0.0 for the Leica S (Typ 006), Leica S2/S2-P and all S-lenses that will maximize the performance of the S-System:

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The popular ONA Berlin II and Prince Street bags are now shipping

By LR admin | Published: August 22, 2014
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Berlin II

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The Prince Street

ONA Bags started shipping their popular Berlin II bag together with all of the Prince Street bag models (available in tan, smoke, antique cognac and dark truffle colors). All of the bags are designed to carry a camera, two lenses, an iPad and personal items. The Berlin II is a Leica collaboration bag that features one signature red rivet and a Leica red interior. For additional coverage check this and this post. Check also pricing and availability at B&H.

Product videos:

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Leica M 240 price increase coming on September 1st

By LR admin | Published: August 21, 2014

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In addition to the new M-P, there is another Leica news today: I just received this email from Leica Store Miami – the price of the black and silver chrome Leica M 240 cameras will go up to $7,250 on September 1, 2014:

“Price Increase on Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica Camera has announced that effective September 1, 2014 there will be a price increase on the Leica M (Typ 240) camera in both black and silver chrome.

Currently, both cameras are priced at $6,950. Starting September 1, 2014 both will be priced at $7,250. To purchase a Leica M (Typ 240) at the current price of $6,950 your order must be placed before September 1, 2014.”

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New Leica M-P 240 camera announced

By LR admin | Published: August 21, 2014

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Leica Camera announced a new Leica M-P 240 digital rangefinder with few improvements over the basic M 240 model:

  • Scratch resistant display-cover made of sapphire glass
  • Long-lasting readiness to capture due to a large double sized image buffer of 2GB (possible to shoot up to 24 images in full continuous speed of 3 fps)
  • Pure look without the Leica Logo and “M” lettering on the front side
  • Manual viewfinder frame selection with the traditional ‘frame selector‘

The new model is priced at $7,950 and is currently available for pre-order in black and silver chrome.

Update #1: the price of the regular Leica M 240 camera will be going up on September 1st, 2014.

Update #2: the new Leica M-P is also available for pre-order at B&H, Leica Store SF and Adorama (black and silver chrome).

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The large buffer size of 2 GB makes it possible to shoot up to 24 images in full continuous speed of 3 frames per second. With such a buffer size, the new Leica M-P is ready to shoot at almost anytime, thus, the ‘decisive moment’ is never missed.

With the reduced, classic look, without the Leica logo, the Leica M-P has an unobtrusive appearance making it a professional tool with a unique identity. The sapphire glass is extremely scratch resistant and unbreakable, an appealing feature to professional photographers. Leica Camera is the only manufacturer that offers sapphire glass as a camera display protection. The Leica M-P has the classic image field selector which is another appealing feature to professional photographers and avid Leica M users.

The Leica M-P in silver chrome finish will be available from next week while the black paint finish version will be available from mid-September. There are new protectors and ever ready cases designed for the the Leica M-P which will be available from mid-September. The new case designs will accommodate the frame selector on the M-P. Current protectors and ever ready cases cannot be used with the Leica M-P. Other technical accessories such as the multi-functional handgrip M, electronic viewfinder EVF 2, R-Adapter M for the M (Typ 240) can be used with the Leica M-P.

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Press release:

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