Fuji X-Pro1 M-mount adapter on display at the CP+ show in Japan

By LR admin | Published: February 9, 2012

As previously reported, Fujifilm will introduce an X-Pro1 adapter for Leica M-mount lenses later this year. A prototype is currently on display at the CP+ show in Japan:

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Leica Gallery Warsaw presents “Street Games” exhibition

By LR admin | Published: February 6, 2012

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The History of Leica documentary (in German)

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2012

Since a large percentage of the readers of this blog are coming from a German speaking country, I will post this excellent video about the history of Leica in German language.

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MS-Optical Perar Super Triplet 28mm F/4 lens

By LR admin | Published: February 4, 2012

I have covered the MS Super Triplet Perar 3.5/35 Mark II lens on this blog in the past, but I was not aware that there is also a 28mm f/4 version:

This lens has been produced after over a year of research by Miyazaki san, and he has learned a lot about how to overcome problems that he faced with previous models of the perar he produced. The lens will be produced in batches, the first batch being of 180 lenses.

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Leica M cameras: change from vulcanite to leatherette cladding

By LR admin | Published: February 3, 2012

M9-P with current “Vulcanite” cladding. M9-P with new leatherette cladding.

Leica Camera will be changing the Leica M camera leatherette cladding for several M cameras. The following M cameras will now have a leatherette cladding as opposed to the previous vulcanite cladding:

  • 10703 Leica M9-P, black paint finish
  • 10704 Leica M9, black paint finish
  • 10716 Leica M9-P, silver chrome finish
  • 10360 Leica MP à la carte, if the option “Vulcanite” is selected
  • 10560 Leica M7 à la carte, if the option “Vulcanite” is selected

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for January 2012

By LR admin | Published: February 1, 2012

Those are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for January 2012:

  1. Two new Leica cameras at Photokina 2012.
  2. Will someone produce a Leica M-mount lens adapter for the Fuji X-PRO 1 mirrorless camera?
  3. Gizmon iCA: a Leica inspired case for iPhone 4/4s.
  4. Yes, Fuji will release a M-mount adapter for the X-Pro 1.
  5. New bag: Artisan & Artist DCAM-7200.
  6. Is Leica impacted by the recent developments at Kodak?
  7. Leica Camera AG: main shareholder sets cash compensation for squeeze-out at EUR 30,18.
  8. Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2012 competition now open.
  9. “Buy a Leica” by Gregory Porter.
  10. Leica Akademie with Craig Semetko.
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The next Tamarkin Photographica Auction will be held on April 29, 2012

By LR admin | Published: January 29, 2012

The next Tamarkin Photographica Spring Auction will take place on Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Woodbridge, Connecticut:

This auction will be especially attractive to Leica collectors because we will offer a wonderful collection including a black Leica MP, a chrome Leica MP, two Leica 250 Reporter cameras, two prototypes of the original Leica M motor drives, a Minox Riga, a gorgeous war-time grey Leica IIIc(K) with the original E. Leitz invoice, a Leica SP in the box, a 50mm Nikkor 1.1, a Thambar, Mountain-Elmar, a black enamel 50mm Summicron f2,a handsome Contarex Electronic outfit, and many more exciting rarities. The completely illustrated auction catalogue will be available April 2, 2012.

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