Bruce Gilden and his Leica M

By LR admin | Published: June 16, 2011

In this video Bruce Gilden explains why he uses Leica M cameras:

See also this video about Bruce Gilden and BJP’s “Head On”.

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Leica M9-P Hammertone spotted in Tokyo, sold out in a day

By LR admin | Published: June 16, 2011

The Leica M9-P Hammertone limited edition was already spotted in Tokyo and based on the information I got, it sold out in one day:

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Leica M to E mount Helicoid adapter

By LR admin | Published: June 16, 2011

Update: this adapter is now in production and is available for sale on eBay.

A group of Taiwanese camera-mount-modifying-enthusiasts created a M adapter for Sony NEX E-mount cameras with a build-in focus helicoid that could turn a Leica M lens into a macro lens. “The Helicoid” allows you to further close focus than your normal M mount lens could:

  • 50mm with minimum focus distance of 1m was able to focus at 0.43m
  • 50mm with minimum focus distance of 0.75m was able to focus at 0.38m
  • 75mm with minimum focus distance 1.2m was able to focus at 0.73m
  • 90mm with minimum focus distance 1m was able to focus at 0.73m

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Leica inspired iPhone snap cases

By LR admin | Published: June 16, 2011

Three new Leica inspired iPhone cases are available for sale at Adorama. Different from previous skin stickers, the DIMs are actual snap cases that cover the back of the iPhone 4 and provide access to all ports, controls and sensors (see more product images here):

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2011 Leica Oskar Barnack award announced

By LR admin | Published: June 15, 2011

Jan Grarup received the 2011 Leica Oskar Barnack award for his portfolio “Haiti Aftermath“:

Solms, Germany (June 15, 2011) – First prize in this year’s highly prestigious photographic competition, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2011, goes to the Danish photographer Jan Grarup. For his award-winning portfolio, entitled ‘Haiti Aftermath’, the winner will be presented with a Leica M9 camera and lenses worth around €9,500 (approximately U.S. $13,760), as well as a cash prize of €5,000 (approximately U.S. $7,240). The second winner in this year’s competition is Jing Huang from China. His portfolio, ‘Pure of Sight’, wins the Leica Oskar Barnack Newcomer Award 2011 and a Leica M9 with lenses. The prizes will be presented on July 5, 2011 as part of the photographic festival in Arles.

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Leica M9 firmware update 1.162 is out

By LR admin | Published: June 15, 2011

The new firmware update v.1.162 for Leica M9 is out. The improvements are:

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New Leica branded DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Micro Four Thirds

By LR admin | Published: June 13, 2011

Today Panasonic announced a new Leica branded DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The lens will cost $1099 and will be available on June 17, 2011. Some sample images are available here. Panasonic also disclosed plans to release a professional level GF camera.

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