Voigtlander 50mm f/1.1 review

By LR admin | Published: July 13, 2009

Here is the link for the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.1 lens review with some sample shots.

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Only for golfers (Leica rangefinder for golf)

By LR admin | Published: July 13, 2009

New Leica Pinmaster (white) rangefinder for golf, will be out early August, 2009.

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White Leica M8 limited edition unboxing

By LR admin | Published: July 9, 2009

David Farkas posted some pictures of what’s in the box of the limited edition white Leica M8. It seems that the camera is selling well given the price tag of $8500 and 275 units worldwide. You can contact him if you are interested since he will be receiving some more in the next few weeks.

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Winner of the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2009 announced

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2009

“The first prize in this year’s highly prestigious photographic competition, the ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2009’, goes to the 28-year-old photographer Mikhael Subotzky from South Africa. His prize-winning portfolio, under the title of ‘Beaufort West’, shows scenes from the South African town of the same name.”

You can see the wining photos @ leica-oskar-barnack-preis.de

Award ceremony pictures:

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The quest for the biggest lens continues

By LR admin | Published: July 6, 2009

This is just an update on the series of previous posts about the biggest/most expensive lens in the world.

After Leica (1600mm) and Zeiss (1700mm), now it seems that Canon will be the winner with 5200mm/f14 lens (the picture is from eBay – this lens was for sale a while ago):

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Now I know how “Canon” got its name. More info on this monster is available here.

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Leica & PhaseOne: divorced

By LR admin | Published: July 3, 2009

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Underwater housing options for Leica D-Lux 4

By LR admin | Published: July 3, 2009

I did a small research on the available Underwater housing options for Leica D-Lux 4. I may buyt one in the future for more detailed review. Feel free to share your own experience (if you have one).

1. The first option (and the best option in my opinion) is from 10bar. The price is around US$630, but at this point it can only be purchased from Hong Kong. In Europe this item is available through aditech-uw.com for 589EUR. For more info and pictures click here.

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Specs:

  • Individually tested to 10Bar (90 m / 300 ft.)
  • Recommended working pressure 60 m.
  • Closure Design: double O-rings, key hole lock
  • Body Material: aluminum, acrylic
  • Size: 134 x 152 x 112mm (LxWxH)
  • Weight: approx. 920g (housing only)
  • Buoyancy (with camera): slightly negative in salt water

2.UK-Germany UK-LX3 Underwater Housing. A bit expensive and it seems that it doesn’t have so many controls on the outside surface. Price: 1.198 EUR.

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Specs:

  • Type machined aluminium body
  • Dimensions 165 x 115 x 90 mm / 7 x 5 x 4 inch
  • Weight (exc. camera) ca 900 g / 0 lbs
  • Max. depth 70 m / 230 ft.

3. The next underwater housing HC-LD3 is for Leica D-Lux3, but I think it will fit also the D-Lux 4, it seems to be enough space on both sides for the strap rings – check those pictures.

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Specs:

  • Resistant water pressure: 45m
  • Operation: All functions of corresponding digital camera, expect the joy stick function, push button and Left and Right, and strobe lever tune on and tune off.
  • Main material: Corrosion-resisting aluminum alloy, reinforced optical glass, brass, NBR, silicon rubber, and POM.
  • Size/Weight: 144 x 100 x 112 mm / 680 gr. (not including the camera)

4. Ewa Marine UW model should work with the Leica D-Lux 4 according to Adorama. A search on Ewa Marine websites shows that model D-SC will be right choice for Leica D-Lux 4 (rated for dives of up to 32 feet/10 meters depth). A little bit confusing. If you have any experience with an underwater housing for the Leica D-Lux 4, I would like to hear about it. Feel free to share some pictures too…

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