There have been several reports online describing flare issues when using the $7,350 APO Summicron 50mm f/2.0 Asph lens, but so far I have not seen any official response from Leica.
Few days ago, during the 2013 Digital Show in Melbourne, Kristian Dowling got a brief explanation from Leica’s CEO Alfred Schopf – current owner experiencing the issue should send their lens to Germany for repair:
Good news for Leica fans in Italy: today, September 12th the new Leica Store Firenze opens its doors in Florence in the splendid setting of Vicolo dell’Oro, just a few steps away from Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi museum and Palazzo Pitti. A space dedicated both to Leica lovers and photo enthusiasts, where it will be possible to experience all cameras and lenses that have made the “red dot” a legend. The Leica Store Firenze is not intended to be only a retail point, but also a place where photo enthusiasts will find photographic exhibitions, opportunities to meet some of the most significant contemporary photographers, photographic workshops and more.
To celebrate this new opening, on October 10, 2013 follow us on Leica Lab (www.lab.leica-camera.it) for full details.
TokyoCameraStyle published images of three interesting Leica cameras currently on display at the Leica Shop in Ginza (click for larger view):
Prototype: “Lens Revolver” on a Leica I body
A Leica experimental swing lens panorama camera designed by Oscar Barnack in 1928
A new Leica store opened in Beijing. Additional images from the grand opening are available on Facebook.
Two new Leica training videos from Scott Morvay:
Leica M focus bracketing techniques when shooting wide open with fast lenses:
In this video I go over 2 different focus bracketing methods I use when shooting at Large Apertures on my Leica M9 and M240. Primarily on Leica Noctilux or Summilux lenses. It takes time and practice to master. See the pictures from our photo shoots on my flickr page also follow me on my blogs: http://www.tumblr.com/blog/scottmorvay and http://scottmorvay.wordpress.com.
A new custom camera jewelry by Jay Tsujimura for the Leica M240 camera (see more of his handmade accessories):
This year Leica Camera AG partnered again with the vintage cars show Schloss Bensberg Classics:
