In addition to the regular blog posts, I share a lot of Leica related information on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Google+):
→ Why Leica Camera decided to leave its beloved R series behind
→ Anatomy of a Leica camera
→ Testing Taifun: The new Leica T by Jono Slack
→ Leica T lenses: Correcting some distortions
→ Leitz Park open house on May 24th
→ Homemade rewind crank for a Leica MP
→ Leica T system launch in Paris:
The new Novoflex LEM/VIS II adapter set for Leica M type 240 is now available in the US – B&H has it listed as shipping in 7-14 business days. The LEM/VIS II is both an adapter and extension tube into one: it allows using Visoflex specific lenses on the Leica M240 camera without reflex housing (focusing up to infinity) and can also be used for close-up macro photography. With the variable extensions (3 inner rings, 10mm extension each) you can achieve magnifications between 0.28:1 – 0.84:1.
Last week I had a chance to play with the new Leica T at the Leica Store in Palm Beach. Here is my quick hands-on preview (for more in-depth reviews, check my previous Leica T coverage). Keep in mind that this was a prototype camera and the firmware was probably not final (click on images for larger view ):
The Leica R-M lens adapter is finally in stock at B&H. Here is more info on how the adapter works:
The catalog for the next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction is now available online. The auction will take place on May 29, 2014:
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