The Leica User Forum charity book 2014 is now available

By LR admin | Published: April 10, 2014

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The Leica User Forum Book 2014 is published to raise money for the Association for International Cancer Research and is currently available for purchase on Blurb:

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Lomography announced new RUSSAR+ 20mm f/5.6 lens for L39/M mounts

By LR admin | Published: April 10, 2014

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Today Lomography announced their new 20mm f/5.6 RUSSAR+ ART lens for L39 and M mounts. This lens is a rebirth of the legendary 1958 Russar MR-2, the mother of all modern non-SLR super wide-angle lenses. The lens is designed by Lomography and manufactured in Russia by Zenit. The Russar+ is compatible with all L39/M mount analogue and digital cameras. The lens is made from brass and is chrome-plated.

You can now pre-order the RUSSAR+ for $649.00 at lomography.com. Additional information after the break.

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Leica S 100 years edition anniversary set now listed at B&H

By LR admin | Published: April 9, 2014

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Leica S 100 years edition anniversary set
The Leica S 100 years edition anniversary set is now listed at B&H. The kit includes a Leica S type 006 camera, Summarit S 70mm f/2.5 CS, Elmarit 30mm f/2.8 CS lenses and Rimowa Topas Multiwheel Cabin Trolley and costs $34,500.00 (the kit offers approximately $2,000 savings compared to buying everything separately).

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New Leica S medium format camera coming at Photokina with a 40-50MP CMOS sensor and 4k video

By LR admin | Published: April 9, 2014

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Digipixelpop talked with a Leica rep at the 2014 NAB show and was told that the next Leica S will be announced at Photokina (September) with a new 40-50MP CMOS sensor and 4k video:

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More on the upcoming Leica T type 701 mirrorless camera, lenses

By LR admin | Published: April 9, 2014

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Here is some additional information on the upcoming Leica T type 701 mirrorless camera posted by readers in the comments section:

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Leica S (type 006) medium format camera instructional videos

By LR admin | Published: April 7, 2014

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Leica Store Miami published a series of instructional videos for the Leica S type 006 medium format camera (currently available with $5,000 instant credit):

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Another picture of the Leica T type 701 camera

By LR admin | Published: April 4, 2014

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The above picture was originally posted in the comments section of my last Leica T post and is already circulating the Web. It seems that there is a Zeiss M lens attached to the Leica T cameras coupled with an adapter.

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