New Leica M9-P limited edition to be announced soon

By LR admin | Published: February 13, 2012

In the next few weeks Leica should be announcing a new M9-P limited edition set in blue-grey colors with a silver Summicron 35mm ASPH lens.

The previously rumored  Summicron-M 50mm ASPH lens is delayed and will probably be announced later in 2012.

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Two versions of the Leica Super Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: February 12, 2012

This is the original Leica Super Elmar M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH lens (on the left) and the new redesigned version (on the right). The new version is about 1.8 1/8 oz (50 3.5 g.) heavier at 9.75 Oz (275 g).

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The History of Leica documentary now available on YouTube

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2012

The link I posted here last week is no longer available, but The History of Leica documentary is now available on YouTube. Enjoy!

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MP-Winder for Leica film cameras

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2012

PopFlash, who is one of the sponsors of this blog, is now the exclusive reseller of the MP-Winder. The price is $129. S0me more details and pictures are included after the break:

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Limited edition outdoor case for Leica V-Lux 3 camera

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2012

Leica Camera introduced a new limited edition, water resistant outdoor case for the Leica V-Lux 3 camera. A total of 500 pieces will be produced and only 50 will be available to the North American market. Price: $225

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SLR Magic HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95 M-mount lens price announced

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2012

SLR Magic announced the pricing for their SLR Magic HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95 lens (M mount):

  • SLR Magic HyperPrime LM 50mm T0.95 (coupled): $4,288
  • SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95 (uncoupled): $2,988

This is $6,700 less than the price of a Leica Noctilux. Both lenses will start shipping in September 2012 after he Photokina show in Germany. In the US, SLR Magic lenses can be purchased on eBay.

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Leica Camera AG reports 8.5% sales increase for Q3 of 2011/12

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2012

Leica Camera reported 8.5% sales increase for the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2011/2012 compared to same period from previous year. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) is up 10.0%. The company added 79 new employees in 2011.

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