The above pictured camera is described as Leica M9-P “20 Years Leica Shop Vienna” with Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. My guess is that the special part is the silver Noctilux, since the camera looks exactly like the new M9-P (see also this picture of the same set). Here is the rest of the description:
Another great video from Kai/DigitalRev:
A quick update on the new Leica 21mm M ASPH lens that will be announced next week with the M9-P: the aperture will probably be f/3.4 and not f/3.8 as previously reported.
Update: the “Decisive Moment” in Paris next week will actually be a two days event: June 21-22, 2011.
The announcement of the Leica M9-P and the new 21mm M lens will happen in Paris next week. The event is organized by Leica Camera and Magnum Photos. I do not expect any other products to be announced, but a surprise is always a possibility in Leica’s world (remember the X1 on 09.09.09?). I am still getting conflicting reports on the actual date of the event – some websites reported June 21st, other sources mentioned June 22nd. Either way, I will be covering the latest developments in real time on the blog as well as on Twitter and Facebook.
In this video Bruce Gilden explains why he uses Leica M cameras:
See also this video about Bruce Gilden and BJP’s “Head On”.
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:
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:
