Leica D-Lux 6 camera listed as discontinued, D-Lux 7 coming at Photokina

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The matte black Leica D-Lux 6 camera is listed as discontinued at B&H and is out of stock at Adorama. The D-Lux 6 silver version, the G-Star RAW edition and the 100 years Leica edition are still available and in stock. The D-Lux 6 was announced in September, 2012 and is on a 2 years refresh cycle. A new D-Lux 7 camera will be announced at Photokina (September 2014).

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More details on the upcoming New Leica M 240 firmware update v2.0.0.14

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A quick update on my original post from yesterday – I received few more details on the upcoming Leica M 240 v2.0.0.14 firmware update (FW_M240_2_0_0_14.FW):

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New Leica M 240 firmware update rumored for May 24th

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A new firmware update for the Leica M type 240 camera is rumored to be released on May 24th (as M24x…) and will include a number of “feature requests“.

Update: more details on the upcoming firmware update can be found here.

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100 years of Leica photograhy

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This year Leica Camera celebrates 100 years of Leica photography. We have already seen the 100 years special edition Leica S and Leica D-Lux 6 cameras and I just reported on the upcoming Valbray-Leica watch. There will be also at least one more special edition film camera that will be announced later this year (probably for Photokina) and will be limited to 100 pieces.

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Westlicht will have a special auction for the 100 years anniversary and the catalog is already available online. Here are some of the auctioned items:

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100 years Leica: the new Valbray EL1 chrono timepiece to be revealed on May 23rd

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Watchik.com published some additional information on the upcoming 100 years Leica timepiece from Valbray:

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New ONA Astoria messenger bag announced

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ONA announced a new messenger bag Astoria (currently in stock at the Leica store Miami):

As the largest messenger bag in our collection, the Astoria camera and laptop messenger bag is designed to accommodate a 13-inch laptop, one or two full-frame cameras, three to five lenses and small personal items. The Astoria is handcrafted with water-resistant waxed canvas and detailed with full-grain leather. A discreet luggage sleeve can be opened to slip through the handle of a rolling suitcase or closed to act as a slim pocket for a magazine or tablet. A convenient top-grab handle provides extra stability when carrying the Astoria.

Additional details:

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More Leica T type 701 mirrorless camera pictures leaked online

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The Czech website fotoskoda.cz published few new pictures of the upcoming Leica T type 701 aluminum unibody that will be produced in Germany under a new and unique manufacturing process:

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