New book: “Leica M Advanced Photo School”

By LR admin | Published: March 6, 2011

In addition to the new Leica M9 book here is another new Leica book that is currently available for pre-order – Leica M: Advanced Photo School:

“The ultimate Leica guide-written by the company’s top technical expert-now includes the Leica MP. This classic source contains a goldmine of technical information and insider knowledge, and covers Leica’s famed lenses plus every film model from the M1 through the MP-along with schematic diagrams and explanations of metering, focusing, flash systems, film advance, and more.”




Here are few more Leica books:

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Fuji X100 vs. Leica X1: the gloves are off

By LR admin | Published: March 5, 2011

The first set of comparisons between the Fuji X100 and the Leica X1 is already available on flickr:

Sample 1: X100 vs. X1
Sample 2: X100 vs. X1
Sample 3: X100 vs. X1
Sample 4: X100 vs. X1
Sample 5: X100 vs. X1
Sample 6: X100 vs. X1

Update: you can get the EXIF data from the above images on this website.

Update #2: another X100 vs. X1 comparison including RAW conversions.

In the next two weeks I will be getting both cameras and will be able to do my own comparison, stay tuned.

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Leica has “couple of nice things coming in 2011”

By LR admin | Published: March 5, 2011

Leica Camera AG mentioned on their twitter account that they “have a couple of nice things coming in 2011”. The compact camera line was completely refreshed last year, so any new products must be X, M, or S related. Of course they could just be talking about a social media promotion/contest. So far Leica AG has not announced any new products in 2011.

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Detailed renderings of the Leica Mirrorless APS-C camera concept

By LR admin | Published: March 3, 2011

I received the full size renderings for the Leica Mirrorless APS-C camera concept. The name is now changed to MC (for M-Compact).

Image gallery after the break:

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Fuji X100 started shipping in Japan, size comparison to Leica M3

By LR admin | Published: March 3, 2011
Leica M3 versus Finepix X100

credit: Nokton/flickr

The Fuji X100 camera is now shipping in Japan. Flickr member Nokton was one of the first lucky owners who also posted several pictures comparing the  size of the Fiji X100 to Leica M3. Follow Nokton’s flickr stream for more X100 samples in the next few days. I am also covering the latest Fuji X100 developments on PhotoRumors.com.

Currently Amazon is taking Fuji X100 pre-orders, US shipments should start in the next 1-3 weeks.

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New Leica store opened in Tapei

By LR admin | Published: March 2, 2011

Leica Store opening in Tapei from leica camera on Vimeo.

Taipei Leica Store grand opening event was held on 20th January 2011. It’s first Leica store in Taiwan, which is located in the premium and luxury shopping mall, BELLAVITA.

Famous actress Ms. Chung-Ning Chang, social elite and model Mr. Sphinx Ting and many special VIP guests were invited to enjoy the opening party. Furthermore, M9 TITANIUM limited edition was especially arranged to be delivered to Mr. Sphinx Ting.

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Chance to win a Leica D-LUX 5 at the B&H Photo Street Photography Flickr Contest (US only)

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2011

B&H Photo just announced that they are giving away a Leica D-Lux 5 camera as a top price in their Flickr Street Photography contest. Read all the details on the B&H Flickr group. This contest is sponsored by Leica Camera.

Via BHinsights

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