JnK is another manufacturer of high end leather cases for Leica cameras and accessories located in Korea (see also their Arte di Mano collection). I had the chance to try one of the Arte di Mano cases in the Leica Store in Miami and it’s one of the best cases I have ever seen. Of course the price is also very high – the case I tried was $390 (with embedded tripod mount). Some other models cost over $1000.
Leica M 240 review by Tom Grill (incl. high resolution images):
“In terms of resolution, dynamic range, capability in low light, and expanded features, the M (240) has reached a pinnacle of digital perfection that is exceptional in the tests I have done so far. Keep in mind this is a system camera and gains in strength when coupled with its superb optical support. That support has now been expanded to include R-lenses — something that adds to the convenience of the M as a full system camera. It will be interesting to see if Leica will now expand and improve upon its R lens series.”
“There is so very much to like in the latest digital M. IQ that almost catches up with the best and beats a lot of the competition. Access to amazing lenses from the M range and now, via adaptors, the R range and beyond. Live view and an EVF. A new, larger and longer-lived battery (though it does give the camera a bigger booty). Better high ISO performance and improved dynamic range. A noticeably better rangefinder mechanism. There is a long, long list of improvements here, and most of the niggles I have identified will likely be sorted out in firmware.”
“The new Leica M is not a camera for everybody. For example, if you are the type of person that wants or needs to shoot thousands of images a day with autofocus at 8 frames per second or faster with very long lenses, etc., this is obviously not the camera for you. The Leica M has a number of limitations that I will not bother to restate as they have been discussed and published ad nauseum for many years. The type 240 has less limitations versus prior M models since it will work with Leica R lenses. This means that zooms and long lenses are now usable with this camera.”
The Leica store in Mayfair London was burgled again last Sunday. Above is the list of the stolen equipment with serial numbers. If you have any information or if you come across any of the stolen items, please call Ellie Imison at 07772 676029 (UK phone number).
The Chinese company Camera MX (deo-tech.com) modified an E-mount lens adapter for Leica M lenses and made it to support autofocus. They first fitted a Leica Summicron lens into a Contax G Biogon 28mm f/2.8 body and then they used a standard Contax G – NEX AF adapter. The company is planning to modify and sell 35mm and 50mm Summicron lenses in the future. Here is a demo video on how a Leica Summicron lens autofocuses on a Sony NEX mirrorless camera:
Red Bull partnered again with Leica Camera AG for their 2013 photo contest for action and adventure sports. Leica S and X2 cameras will be awarded to the winners. More details in the press release (Google translated):
The Leica icons set for Mac OS created by Andrew Sigurow is a great collection that includes 180 high quality icons featuring photographic cameras manufactured by Leica Camera AG from 2000 till 2012. The available .PSD, .ICNS and FOLDERS versions will give you an original touch to your desktop no matter the file types or applications you choose to associate with the icons. Here are the download links:
