Leica Rumors

Leica V-Lux 2 now shipping in the US

By LR admin | Published: October 7, 2010

Update: B&H has them in stock as well.

Leica V-Lux 2 is now shipping in the US and should reach stores in the next few days. Amazon already has some in stock:

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Today Leica opened its first concept store in Singapore

By LR admin | Published: October 7, 2010

The new Leica Store is located at Raffles Hotel Arcade in Singapore. Next on the list to get a Leica store are Beijing, Shanghai, Moscow and Kuala Lumpur.

Images from the store and the official opening:

credit: cnet

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Black Thumbs Up CSEP-2 now available for the black Leica X1

By LR admin | Published: October 5, 2010

MatchTechnical released a black version of their CSEP-2 ThumbsUp model to match up with the new black Leica X1 camera.

More images after the break:

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The Leica M9 Neiman Marcus limited edition (part 2)

By LR admin | Published: October 5, 2010

Here is a picture of the new Leica M9 Neiman Marcus limited edition:

The price will be $17,500.00 (including a Summicron-M 35mm f2.0 ASPH lens, ostrich leather strap, a personal letter from Leica CEO Alfred Schopf and a private training and orientation session).

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The Leica M9 Neiman Marcus limited edition

By LR admin | Published: October 5, 2010

The Leica M9 Neiman Marcus limited edition will be available only in the continental US and can be purchased from Neiman Marcus Christmas Book (see neimanmarcus.com for more details). Here is the full press release:

The Leica M9 Neiman Marcus Edition

Limited Edition Camera Only Available Through the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book

Allendale, NJ (October 5, 2010) – Leica Camera AG is pleased to be included in the 84^th edition of the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book as one of the coveted Neiman Marcus “Fantasy Gifts.” The Leica M9 Neiman Marcus Edition is available in a limited edition of only 50 pieces exclusively through the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book.

With exquisite craftsmanship and premium digital technology, this gift is simply one of the finest cameras in the world. Limited to a worldwide edition of just 50, the Leica M9 Neiman Marcus Edition is the only camera that combines the classic Leica M shooting experience with the latest digital technology and luxurious design. The rugged Leica M body and matching Summicron-M 35mm f2.0 ASPH lens are flawlessly finished in silver chrome, and the body is covered in luxurious brown ostrich leather trim with a matching ostrich leather strap. It is the world’s smallest digital rangefinder camera with a full-frame 18 mega-pixel sensor and interchangeable lenses to capture ultra-high resolution images. The high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD screen is protected by sapphire cover glass.

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Lego Leica M8

By LR admin | Published: October 4, 2010

We have seen many “different” Leica cameras in the past – there was the wooden Leica, the iPhone Leica, the Leica pinhole camera, the “Like a Leica” and now there is also the Lego Leica. The camera is functional because it is based on the Lego Pink Digital Camera set, it can take 3 MP pictures and save up to 80 photos on its internal memory.