HRR is now selling new soft releases with shorter thread to fit Leica M and Fuji X cameras. The product is made in Germany out of solid brass. The picture shows the pure brass version. The soft releases will be also available in many different colors like black, silver, ennobled surface Ruthenium, etc. Prices are starting at 25 Euro. To order, send an email to: [email protected]. HRR Manufaktur offers also custom surfaces for Leica M cameras.
Update: the camera sold for $7,100.
The black Leica M9 used by Sylvester Stallone in the movie Expendables II is currently listed for sale on eBay. The camera comes with a 35mm f/2.5 Summarit lens, a manual signed by Sylvester Stallone and a DVD of the movie:
Adobe released Lightroom 4.4, Camera Raw 7.4 and DNG Converter 7.4 with support for the Leica M type 240 camera. Download links:
A member of the Chinese website Taobao is offering a service that modifies a Sigma DP compact camera and fits it with a Leica M-mount by removing the fixed lens and attaching an additional plate with the lens mount to the front of the camera. The service costs 1880 Yuan (around $300). You have to purchase the Sigma DP camera separately and send it in. Depending on the model, Sigma DP cameras cost less than $1000.
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Another major price increase is coming on several Leica M, S lenses and accessories. The new prices will be effective on May 1st. The good news is that almost all lenses are currently in stock and can be purchased at the old the prices for the next 4 weeks. Here is the complete list:
Two Leica M type 240 cameras are already listed on eBay. The first one is priced at $9,950.00 with zero bids, the second is currently at $8,100.00 with two bids (original price is $6,950.00).
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