Leica to increase prices

By LR admin | Published: December 28, 2008

I guess the initial UK price increase rumor will spread all over the world (effective Jan 1, 2009 in Europe):

M8 Upgrade Options

Shutter/Sapphire glass/Bright line frames 2000,- EUR
Shutter/Sapphire glass 1700,- EUR
Shutter/Bright line frames 1500,- EUR
Sapphire glass/Bright line frames 1450,- EUR
Bright line frames 1000,- EUR
Shutter 1200,- EUR
Sapphire glass 1150,- EUR

and Feb 15, 2009 for the US:

Shutter + Sapphire Glass + Rangefinder Mask $2,150.00
Shutter & Sapphire Glass $1,850.00
Shutter & Rangefinder Mask $1,600.00
Shutter Only $1,300.00
Sapphire Glass & Rangefinder Mask $1,550.00
Sapphire Glass $1,300.00
Rangefinder Mask $1,100.00

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Leica D-Lux 4 lens cap mod

By LR admin | Published: December 26, 2008

Is this cool or what?

You can purchase the Ricoh LC1 auto lens cap here.

For the full set of instructions click here.

Posted in Leica D-Lux | 3 Comments

Leica DISTO D2 – measuring distances

By LR admin | Published: December 25, 2008

I know this is not really a photography related product, but if you want an exact measurement of the distance between your camera and your subject with with an accuracy of ± 1.5 mm this one is for you – Leica DISTO D2, the smallest laser distance meter in the world.

Via BuildersMerchantsJournal

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Leica D-Lux 4 lens hood adapter by Lensmate

By LR admin | Published: December 24, 2008

<Rumor> Lensmate is working on adapter tube and lens hood for the Leica D-Lux 4. <End of rumor>

Source

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Leica S2 to launch in summer of 2009

By LR admin | Published: December 23, 2008

“Describing the S2 as the ‘mergence of all professional camera systems’ Leica Camera AG product manager Maike Harberts told AP that she is confidant the camera will be ready to go on sale in ‘summer 2009’. However, she remained tight-lipped over a likely launch price.”

Via AmateurPhotographer

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BJP confirms Leica price increase in the UK

By LR admin | Published: December 22, 2008

Leica UK confirms price increase across all product lines.

Via British Journal of Photography (from their twitter feed)

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Happy Holidays from LR and a ThinkTank coupon

By LR admin | Published: December 21, 2008

Happy Holidays from LR!

May Joy, Peace, Love and the Force be with you!

Believe in the magic and in Leica Rumors…

and the coupon…

ThinkTank needs no introduction. Use this link for orders of $50 or more directly from Think Tank Photo and receive one of those bags for free:

  • All The Other Stuff ($34.95)
  • Bum Bag ($34.95)
  • Lens Drop In ($34.95)
  • Lens Changer 50 ($27.95)

The shopping cart system will automatically ask you which of the four bags you’d like to receive for free.

Link

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Leica D-Lux 4 Titan on eBay

By LR admin | Published: December 20, 2008

Leica D-Lux 4 Titan showed up on eBay (this is a high res image – click for better view).

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