White Leica M8 price in Japan

white-leica-m8After the UK price and Europe price leaks, now we also know the price in Japan of the new white, limited edition Leica M8: $9,000.

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Leica S technology should “filter into high-end consumer products”

I got my hands on an email from a major photographic products reseller – most of the information is not new and just confirms that we should expect some fun Leica time ahead of us.

“Just to clarify Leica’s press release regarding the R system……

It is correct that the production of R system bodies and lenses have ceased production.

As far as a digital forward path…..
Leica currently have the M and S systems which are digital.
I am told by Lieca Camera AG that the existing “R” lenses will work with the new camera system.
Not sure of the details, as soon as I know more, I will let you all know.

Leica have invested a huge amount of development time and money into the “S’,
to produce another world’s first for the Professional imaging market.
Leica Camera AG learnt a great deal along the “S” journey,
and they have promised me that we will quickly see this technology filter into high-end consumer products.”

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Leica Rumors Forum

Leica Rumors Forum is now online. You asked for it (72% said yes on the poll) – now you better use it 😉

I started few sample discussion topics, but feel free to add your own. Let me know what you think (I know about the black background – soon you will be able to change the black background to white).

FYI the Nikon Rumors Forum currently has 585 users, let’s see if we can beat that…

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New Leica D-Lux 4 custom grip coming soon

This is the first hand info I got from http://kleptography.com/rf/:

  • Grip is individually 3D CNC machined from solid aircraft grade aluminum alloy then glass bead blasted, black anodized and nickel sealed – makes one handed shooting a breeze.
  • It does not obscure battery/card door.
  • Grip is attached with transparent VHB (Very High Bond) 3M tape. Bonding power is exceptional but it can be carefully removed without damaging finish of the cam if needed.
  • Projected retail price is $29.95 + $3.00 S&H ($4.50 outside US), availability by end of April.

Here are some pictures (click for high-res):

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Leica D-Lux 4 Titanium now in stock

leica-d-lux-4-titanium-availableLeica D-Lux 4 Titanium limited edition now in stock @ Amazon Only 1 left.

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White Leica M8 limited edition UK price

After the EUR price of the rumored white Leica M8 limited edition, now we also know the price in the UK: White M8 & 28mm f2.8 Elmarit Chrome for £5990 (Inc VAT)

Via Reddotcameras

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Leica S5 concept

Created by designer Stefan Radev:

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Via Yankodesign

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