l-camera-blog posted some more pictures of the invitation for the “Leica Design Preview” that will take place on Monday:
A quick Google search for Walter de Silva shows that he is currently the man in charge of all Volkswagen Group design.
The previously shown picture from the stamp of the invitation is probably taken from the expected Leica M9 Titanium, which is rumored to have a slightly different design that a regular M9 (specifically the top plate).
Press release:
The LEICA APO-MACRO-SUMMARIT-S 120 mm/f2.5 portrait lens, new accessories and a new camera firmware update are now available
Leica Camera AG, Solms, has expanded the LEICA S2 professional camera system. In addition to optional accessories such as the multifunctional grip, the professional charger and a hand strap, a new lens for portraits, beauty, product and macro photography is now also available: the LEICA APO-MACRO-SUMMARIT-S 120 mm/f2.5. A new camera firmware update that ensures optimum lens use on the S2 is also now available as a download for all registered users in the owners’ area on the Leica website.
Solms, Germany (September 17, 2010) – On September 14, 2010, Leica Camera AG began a virtual paper chase through Berlin – ‘Berlinspiration’. For seven consecutive days, the German camera manufacturer will post pictures of the capital city on its Facebook page, and invites fans of photography from around the world to take part in the puzzle by guessing the locations of the photos and getting to know Berlin from an entirely new perspective.
l-camera blog published an intriguing picture of the stamp from the invitation Leica sent out for an event that will take place on Monday (8 pm CET, 2pm EST). The stamp clearly shows the shape of a new camera (my guess: the new Leica EVIL + R-solution):
Leica is expected to announce new products on September 21st, the first day of Photokina. The biggest photography fair opens doors at 10:00 am CET (4:00 am US Eastern time). I will be covering the announcements on LeicaRumors.
If you are going to Photokina, you can send me any Leica related visuals (pictures, videos) and I will post them online. Please provide a name or a website for credit if you wish. I have also created a flickr group – you can add you Leica related images from Photokina directly to the group pool and I will share them online. Thanks!
This Leica M9 Limited edition appeared in a German camera retailer. Price: 12,605 € (incl VAT plus s&h). The details:
“On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the company’s Foto Rahn. This Leica M9 body was made for us. The edition consists of 10 pieces.”
After the Leica X1 Black Embossed Ostrich Limited Edition, the M9 will get the ostrich leather treatment (btw, this is not real ostrich leather).
The details:
