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Leica X1 & Leica M9 specs

By LR admin | Published: September 2, 2009

Leica X1

The Leica X1 is real (not sure about the Leica M9 picture). Here are some of the specs (they were part of the picture comments on flickr, but are now all gone):

12 mp APSC CEMOS sensor
Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH l;ens (equivalent to 35mm)
Manual exposure operations (shutter dial/aperture dial
Autofocus
Built-in flash (this is the circle cover on top right)
Bundled with Adobe Lightroom
Made in Germany

Here are the Leica M9 specs:

Full frame CCD 24x36mm 18.2 mp sensor
Improved image noise performance at high ISO settings
Improved operation reactivity
SD card slot
Bundled with Adobe Lightroom

Regarding availability: the rumor is that the Leica M9 will be available for sale next week and the Leica X1 will be in stores in few months.

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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: Â Leica X1 (click on image 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 scheduledÂ for 09.09.09:

The unveiling of new products on September 9th was announced by Leica’s CEO Rudi Spiller.Â 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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