Leica Camera at the New York Photo Festival

By LR admin | Published: May 3, 2011

Leica X1 and Leica M9 cameras will be available for loan on-site at the New York Photo Festival for a photographic scavenger hunt in Brooklyn. The full details:

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Share your photographic story with images of unmatched brilliance. Leica Camera invites patrons to channel their inner artist and experience photography with two of the world’s finest cameras, the Leica X1 and M9, throughout the duration of the New York Photo Festival. 

Leica is synonymous with superlative German engineering and a special culture of the picture and represents mastery in optics and mechanics, high-quality design and outstanding craftsmanship. The Leica X1 delivers the best picture quality among compact cameras and features a professional CMOS sensor that is as large as those in high-quality SLRs combined with an exceptional Leica lens. As the world’s smallest full frame digital camera, the Leica M9 carries the proud heritage of the Leica M system into the digital age.

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Details on the upcoming Leica M8+M9 firmware updates

By LR admin | Published: May 3, 2011

The current Leica M9 firmware version is 1.138

The latest LUF newsletter provides some more information about the upcoming firmware for Leica M8+M9 rangefinders:

  • The Leica M9 firmware beta test is now complete.
  • The main purpose in this firmware update was to minimize “red corners” in certain situations.
  • The first beta version (1.158) had an overcorrection for some lenses and a second version (1.160) was released.
  • The final version (1.160) should be released in the next few days.
  • The Leica M8 firmware test is still ongoing.
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Leica to announce new products in second half of June?

By LR admin | Published: May 2, 2011

According to Valentin Sama, Leica will have “a little surprise in the second half of June“. No further details were given as to what new products are to be expected. The rumored options are (IMHO):

  • A new Leica M9 version (not a limited edition) which should be ready for production at that point. The model name may not necessary be M9.2.
  • The previously rumored 21mm ASPH f/3.8 lens.
  • New firmware for Leica M8 and M9 cameras (currently being beta tested).
  • New Leica point and shoot camera – the Leica V-Lux 20 will be discontinued soon and Leica will need a new entry level camera.
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ThinkTank Photo Retrospective 5 shoulder bag now shipping

By LR admin | Published: May 2, 2011

ThinkTank Photo is now shipping the new Retrospective 5 shoulder bag designed specifically for Micro Four Thirds and rangefinder systems. Some images of the bag can be found here.

You can get a free camera bag for orders of $50 or more directly from Think Tank Photo if you follow this link. The shopping cart system will automatically ask you which one you’d like to add to your order.

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Leica Camera announces Leica Akademie’s North American debut

By LR admin | Published: May 2, 2011

Leica expanded its previous North American workshop program in 2011 by offering a wider range of classes, following in the footsteps of the original German Akademie’s storied tradition dating back to 1934 (scroll down for the full schedule). Here is the press release:

LEICA CAMERA ANNOUNCES LEICA AKADEMIE’S NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT

Leica will host experiential workshops in 16 North American cities

Allendale, NJ (May 2, 2011) – Leica Camera, Inc. announces the North American debut of the world-renowned Leica Akademie, bringing experiential programming to 16 cities through the initial 25 workshops starting on July 9, 2011 in Santa Barbara, CA and concluding on December 11, 2011 in Miami, FL. Following in the footsteps of the original German Akademie’s storied tradition dating back to 1934, a priceless series of photographic lectures, workshops and hands-on experiential learning days will travel for the first time to thousands of committed Leica aficionados in the United States and Canada.

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Top 10 posts for April, 2011

By LR admin | Published: April 30, 2011

Those are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for April 2011:

  1. Leica i9 concept: “Turn your iPhone into a Leica” v2.0.
  2. Voigtlander 50mm f/1.1 Nokton lens review (guest post).
  3. Why the Leica M9 is a better camera (video).
  4. Leica prices from 25 years ago.
  5. Giveaway: The new ThinkTank Photo Retrospective 5 bag.
  6. Leica is rumored to announce a new 21mm ASPH f/3.8 lens.
  7. Leica M9 Titan prototype at the next Westlicht auction.
  8. Leica ‘Birdie”.
  9. Political and religious views.
  10. Leica photographers: Bruce Gilden.
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Leica D-Lux 5 Uniform Experiment limited edition camera

By LR admin | Published: April 30, 2011

After the RedBull version, I believe this is the second Leica D-Lux 5 limited edition. Only 200 pieces of this Uniform Experiment LE camera will be produced. Sales will start on May 11, 2011. A leather case is included in the price (¥120,000 | $1,480).

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