A reader sent me a link to this rare Leica 90mm f/1.0 lens currently listed on eBay that was developed for x-ray use. The original 90mm f/1 Elcan lens was developed by Leica Canada (Elcan from Ernst Leitz CANada) for the American Army/Navy and comes with a focusing mechanism and interchangeable fix-focus rings, as can be seen on this picture. This is how the lens looks mounted on a Leica M camera:
Also seen on eBay – a Noctilux coffee mug:
Here is the detailed info of a new photography contest “A story with available light” by LeicaImages and Popflash where you can win a Leica X2 camera:
LeicaImages, the online photo gallery of images captured with world class Leica cameras and optics is pleased to announce it’s annual photography contest for 2012. Once again, the prize will be provided by PopFlash. Thanks to Tony Rose, the owner of PopFlash.com , who is a USA Authorized Leica dealer, the winner will receive a new Leica X2 camera.
The theme this year will be “A story with available light”. Creating a dramatic image which is enhanced by the use of available natural or artificial light. Simply put, this means no flash photography. The image should draw your attention and keep you interested by the story you can imagine from it and the impact the light has on the subject. Put your imagination and creative skills to work.
Leica Camera has extended the gift card promotion for M9 and M9-P cameras till January 31, 2013. For the next two months you will be able to purchase a Leica M9 for $6,495 and Leica M9-P for $6,995 (same price as the new M). Some resellers on Amazon have the M9 listed for around $6,300. Used M9 cameras can be found for as low as $4,400. The price of new M-E model remains unchanged at $5,450.
B&H now has the new Leica M listed as available on February 28, 2013:
Those are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for November 2012:
Today Leica Camera sent an update for the delay of the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH lens ($7,195.00). No specific delivery date was given:
I already posted this video from The Camera Store on my other blog yesterday, but I believe it is worth sharing it with the Leica community as well.
The Leica M Monochrom ($7,950) was named as “Editor’s Choice Award” in American Photo’s annual “Gear of the Year” feature. The camera received a two-page spread in the December 2012 issue:
