Chiun-Kai Shih: “Focused on Fashion” (video)

By LR admin | Published: November 24, 2010

Today Leica’s official blog published an interview with Chiun-Kai Shih. Here is the related video:

Chiun-Kai Shih at the Leica Studio from leica camera on Vimeo.

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Elmar Blvd, Burton, Ohio

By LR admin | Published: November 23, 2010

I wonder how this street in Burton, Ohio got its name:

The speed limit sign could be an indication of an upcoming Leica 35mm Elmar 🙂

Photo credit: Jerry Commisso

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Matt Stuart on street photography (video)

By LR admin | Published: November 22, 2010

A short video of Matt Stuart discussing his approach to taking pictures and street photography:

Source: Spinetv

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Westlicht’s Leica auction on December 4th, 2010

By LR admin | Published: November 22, 2010

Westlicht now has a full list of Leica cameras that will go for auction on December 4th, 2010. The “star” of this auction is this Leica MP2 black paint – the starting price is EUR 80.000 and it’s expecting to sell for around EUR 150000-180000:

“The MP-2 was the first experimental M cameras with electric motor drive built in the late 1950’s, only 6 cameras were produced in black paint finish, only 4 are known to exist”

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Leica D-Lux 4 vs. D-Lux 5: startup and AF speed comparison (part 3)

By LR admin | Published: November 20, 2010

Startup time

First, startup comparison – judging by the time it takes for the lens to be fully extended, the Leica D-Lux 5 has a faster strartup time than the D-Lux 4 (on the video, the D-Lux 5 is on the right):

The D-Lux 5 is also much quieter – the sound you hear on the video is coming from the D-Lux 4.

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Leica V-Lux 2 review: the Leica movie camera

By LR admin | Published: November 19, 2010
Leica V-Lux 2

Leica V-Lux 2

Specs at a glance

  • Lens: Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 4.5–108 mm f/2.8–5.2 ASPH (wide-angle f/2.8–f/8, telephoto f/5.2–f/8 ), full frame equivalent to 25–600 mm, 24x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, 14 lenses in 10 groups)
  • Sensor: 1/2.33″ CMOS with 15.1MP (effective 14.1MP in 4:3 format)
  • ISO: 100-1600
  • Video: full 1080i HD, AVCHD/QuickTime Motion JPEG formats (JPEG format uses up to 50% less storage)
  • Maximum video recording time: 29 min
  • Shutter speed: 60–1/2000 seconds (mechanical shutter)
  • 11 fps, maximum of 15 consecutive shots (the camera can reach up to 60 fps at 2.8MP), up to 5 consecutive shots can be taken with AF on
  • LCD screen: 3.0″ TFT with 460,000 pixels, (approx. 100% coverage)
  • Built-in stereo mic
  • Built-in flash
  • 40MB internal memory
  • Memory cards compatibility: SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Dimensions: 124 x 80 x 95 mm | 45/6 x 31/6 x 35/7 in
  • Weight: 520 g | 18.34 oz (with memory card and battery)
  • 410 pictures can be taken on a single battery charge
  • Software included: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 and Premiere Elements 8
  • Price: $849 (check availability at Amazon | Adorama | B&H)

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If you see a cheap Leica S2 (or is it an R8?) for sale in Budapest, call Brad Pitt

By LR admin | Published: November 19, 2010

x17online reports that Brad Pitt’s Leica S2 camera got stolen in Budapest. The same website shows a series of pictures of the actor with what appears to be a Leica R8 camera (and not S2). At least we know that Mr. Pitt is shooting film 🙂

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