Leica M9 Titanium for sale on eBay

By LR admin | Published: February 14, 2011

There is already a Leica M9 Titanium :

I am curious to see if the camera will sell for that price. As far as I know all 500 pieces of the M9 Titan were sold out already weeks ago.

Update: there is another Leica M9T on Amazon for $59,999.

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Leica M9 Titanium limited edition camera video #3

By LR admin | Published: February 11, 2011

The third Leica M9 Titanium video is narrated by the owner:

See also video #1 and #2.

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A closer look at the Leica M9 Titanium limited edition (video)

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2011

Another drooling video of the Leica M9 Titanium limited edition:

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Voigtlander announced a new Nokton 1,2/35mm lens

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2011

Few days ago I wrote about the rumored Voigtlander’s 35mm f/1.1 lens. Today this lens was announced, but the aperture is still f/1.2 like the old model instead of the rumored f/1.1. Here are the details:

Specifications Nokton 1,2 / 35 mm
Focal length35 mm
Light intensity1:1,2
Minimum aperture22
Lens construction10 elements in 7 groups
Angle63 °
Number of diaphragm blades12
Close Focus0.5 m
Maximum diameter60.8 mm
Length62,0 mm
Weight471 g
ConnectionVM-and M-bayonet
Filter thread52 mm
Solar panelLens Hood LH-3 (optional)
Rangefinder couplingVM
Price (MSRP)1,399.00
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Leica Akademie updates workshop programme for Spring 2011 (UK)

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2011

Leica has today announced its Akademie workshop and training programme for Spring 2011. The company’s London-based training facility at 34 Bruton Place offers a variety of photography workshops for existing and prospective customers, run by experienced Leica photographers.

New to the Akademie, starting on 1 March 2011, is the Introduction to Digital Photography, a one-day workshop designed to provide budding photography enthusiasts with an understanding of the basics of digital photography. With a maximum of five attendees per workshop, participants will learn about camera technology, manual controls, metering, focusing, composition and basic photography techniques. The workshop also includes hands-on creative and practical sessions to enable attendees to become confident enough to move away from their camera’s automatic settings.

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Leica M9 Titanium limited edition unboxing video

By LR admin | Published: February 9, 2011

I have posted some pictures of the Leica M9 Titanium limited edition camera, but if you want to see exactly what is in the box, here is a video that one lucky owner just uploaded on YouTube:

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Ricoh shows GXR M-mount cartridge at the CP+ show in Japan

By LR admin | Published: February 9, 2011

credit: DC Watch

Ricoh displayed their upcoming GXR M-mount cartridge at the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show in Japan. The unit is expected to be released in autumn of 2011.

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