Leica Rumors

Leica X1 digiscoping adapter?

By LR admin | Published: October 1, 2010

Now, maybe I did miss this product announcement, but there appears to be a new Leica X1 digiscoping adapter (model 42331) shown at Leicainnederland:

The pictures of the adapter appears to be taken at Photokina or some other photography show, but I do not remember seeing any online coverage of this product. Leica did indicate in the past that they will develop a series of accessories for the X1.

Update: here is another picture of the adapter being displayed at Photokina from twitpic:

A quick Google search shows that several websites are already selling it for £100.00.

Posted in Leica X| Tagged Leica digiscoping adapter| 2 Comments

The new Leica 1.4/35 ASPH Summilux and APO Macro Summarit-S 2.5/120 lenses now available in the US

By LR admin | Published: September 30, 2010

The first Leica 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux and APO Macro Summarit-S 120mm f/2.5 lenses started shipping in the US in limited quantities. I was able to take few quick snapshots (all wide open, no adjustments) with the new 35 lux in the Leica Boutique in West Palm Beach:

Here is one image taken with the new Leica APO Macro Summarit-S 2.5/120mm lens:

Posted in Leica Lenses, Leica S| Tagged New Leica 35mm Summilux lens| 4 Comments

Q&A session with Leica

By LR admin | Published: September 29, 2010

The German version of the Q&A session with Leica just came online. The main points:

R-solution: Leica is working on a mirrorless solution, but for financial, technical and other reasons the exact details are still unclear.
S-system: three new lenses are expected – 24 mm ultra wide angle, 30 mm super wide-angle (with optional central locking) and 30-90 mm zoom. Still evaluating a possible tilt-shift lens.
X-system: new firmware by the end of 2010, X system will continue with a new model, but will keep the “Leica simplicity”. Do not expect HD video, GPS, etc. in the X line.
M-system: M9 successor will not have AF-assist/focus confirmation, weather sealing is on the their wish list, M9 firmware is stable, cracked sensor is caused by the manufacturing process of the supplier (will be replaced for free).

Posted in Leica M, Leica S, Leica T, Leica X| 9 Comments

Last day of Photokina

By LR admin | Published: September 26, 2010

Update: Today (Monday) Leica published the last video from their Photokina coverage:

Megapixel website interview with Stefan Daniel at Photokina. Recap: no plans for other DSLR solution below the S2 line, no plans for a new M film camera.

Posted in Leica M9| Tagged Leica at Photokina, Leica Limited Edition, Leica M9 Titan limited edition| 3 Comments

Leica X1 L’Eclaireur limited edition

By LR admin | Published: September 26, 2010

This Leica X1 limited edition was created for the 30th anniversary of the Parisian boutique and concept store L’Eclaireur. The camera was designed by Gilles Ouaki (see related Leic’art). 1930 pieces will be produced, the release date is October 14th. No word on the price of the camera.

Via Highsnobiety

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