Breaking news: Leica M9 and Leica X1 pictures leaked

By LR admin | Published: September 2, 2009

Now we finally know what the second camera will be:  Leica X1 (click on image for larger view):

Leica M9 & Leica X1 (click for larger view)

Leica M9 & Leica X1 (click for larger view)

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Leitz f/0.85 7,5cm lens

By LR admin | Published: September 1, 2009

This Leitz f/0.85 7,5cm lens just sold on eBay for US $5,740.00 (the Leica M3 was included in the price):

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Leica Day on 09.09.09

By LR admin | Published: August 31, 2009

Update: Glazer’s Camera in Seattle, WA will also have a Leica day.

Today I received an invitation to take part of the Leica Day on 09.09.09 to “experience Leica’s latest innovations at an exciting event“. The text still implies to multiple products: “…will introduce the next generation of Leica products“. The event will take place at Dale Photo and Digital. I will be taking some pictures/videos and will share them on the LR blog. I think such events are scheduled throughout the US (and maybe internationally), so check with your local Leica dealer (I already reported about a similar event in California).

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Are those the first Leica M9 pictures?

By LR admin | Published: August 31, 2009

It did not take long until online forums started to buzz about the potential Leica M9 pictures in the latest promotional video from Leica (look for 0:54- 0:58 portion of the video):

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Leica M9 now semiofficial!

By LR admin | Published: August 31, 2009

Leica has setup a website with a special live webcast scheduled for 09.09.09:

The unveiling of new products on September 9th was announced by Leica’s CEO Rudi Spiller. Here is the text:

“Time and time again, Leica has made history with its superior quality cameras and lenses. And, each time, the innovations and developments made throughout the company’s long history have always been – and will always be – committed to one single aim: Uncompromising quality dedicated solely to the creation of an unmistakably perfect image. So please join us as Leica begins a new chapter in photography and tune in to the live webcast on September 9th to witness the unveiling of the next generation of Leica Cameras.”

Note that they say cameras (plural). I still do not have any information about the second (and possible even third) Leica cameras that will be revealed on 09.09.09. The only hint I got is that it will be something small with a big sensor (in addition to the Leica M9).

Here is the direct link for registration.

Apple also has scheduled an event (new iPod) for 09.09.09.

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Production model of Leica S2 on 09.09.09

By LR admin | Published: August 31, 2009

Sorry, I got the wrong translation. The news is that a production model of the S2 will be avaiable during the scheduled events on 09.09.09.

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Be there! (to see the new Leica products on 09.09.09)

By LR admin | Published: August 30, 2009

I found this info on the Internet (secret location for now with the hope to get more in the next few days): Samy’s Camera (Hollywood location?) store has been chosen for the West coast unveiling of the new Leica products on 09.09.09. My gut feeling says three new products (I had a dream about a medium format and/or something compact with a big sensor). They will also have a working Leica S2 model in the store that day. Customers will be able to pre-orders the new equipment.

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