Where to follow LeicaRumors for the big announcements next week

By LR admin | Published: September 11, 2014

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Here are few alternative ways to follow LeicaRumors.com for the big Leica announcements next week (just in case the servers overheat):

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Watch Kai destroying a Leica M9 camera

By LR admin | Published: September 11, 2014

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Watch this video of Kai from DigitalRev destroying a Leica M9 camera:

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The new Leica V-Lux camera will most likely be based on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000

By LR admin | Published: September 10, 2014

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The upcoming Leica V-Lux camera will most likely be based on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 model that comes with 16x zoom, 4k video and 1″ sensor. Here are the main FZ1000 features and detailed specifications:

  • 20.1MP 1″ high sensitivity MOS sensor
  • Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 16x zoom lens
  • 25-400mm f/2.8-4 (35mm equivalent)
  • 4k QFHD video recording at 30 fps
  • 0.39″ 2,359k dots OLED live view finder
  • 3.0″ 921k dots free-angle LCD monitor
  • Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC
  • HYBRID O.I.S. 5-axis image stabilization
  • Light speed AF with LUMIX DFD focus
  • Max ISO: 25,600
  • 50 fps continuous shooting

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New firmware update coming for the Leica T type 701 camera, beta testers wanted

By LR admin | Published: September 10, 2014

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The LUF is currently looking for beta testers for a new Leica T type 701 firmware update. The last Leica T firmware 1.1 was released in May, 2014.

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What is leica-fotopark.com?

By LR admin | Published: September 9, 2014

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Doing some reverse whois and IP lookups, I came to the domain name leica-fotopark.com (currently offline) that was recently registered by Leica Camera AG. Could this be Leica’s new cloud service for storing photos that was mentioned by Dr. Kaufmann few months ago?

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Potential Leica D-Lux camera specifications (based on the upcoming Panasonic LX100)

By LR admin | Published: September 9, 2014

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The new Leica D-Lux camera could be based on the rumored Panasonic LX100 model with the following specifications:

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Leica Camera and National Geographic present Adventure Germany with outdoor photographer Florian Wagner (video)

By LR admin | Published: September 9, 2014

Adventure Germany with Florian Wagner from Leica Camera on Vimeo.

Leica Camera and National Geographic present Adventure Germany that features outdoor photographer Florian Wagner crossing Germany on horseback and flying back via helicopter.

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