Tag Archives: Photokina 2016

Sinar is planning to unveil new products at Photokina 2016

Sinar is planning to unveil new products at Photokina 2016 (Leica purchased Sinar back in 2013):

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Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens proof of life

I reported the first rumors about a new Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens back in May. It seems that we are now getting closer to the official announcement of this lens because the product page already exists: if you go to http://de.leica-camera.com/Fotografie/Leica-M/M-Objektive/Summaron-M-1-5,6-28-mm you will get access denied page (403 Forbidden): instead of the regular “404 not found” […]

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Leica rumors recap (Photokina 2016)

We already know there will be at least two new Leica cameras (made in Germany) announced during Photokina show in Germany next month. Here is a recap on what to expect:

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Second Leica camera registered at the Indonesian Communications Agency

After the “8854”, a second Leica camera was registered at the Indonesian Communications Agency under the code name “3656”. This means that at least two new Leica cameras will be announced at Photokina next month (both made in Germany). Via Nokishita

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Leica X Vario camera (black) listed as discontinued

Another one bites the dust: the black Leica X Vario camera is currently listed as discontinued at B&H and Yodobashi. The silver version, which was announced after the black model, is still available and is currently selling almost at a $700 discount from the original price of $2,850 (you may find an even lower price at Amazon). It […]

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Leica T camera listed as discontinued, new model expected to be announced next month

The silver Leica T camera is already listed as discontinued at B&H (refurbished models still available) and is out of stock in many Leica retailers: The black version is currently deeply discounted: $1099 vs. the original price of over $1,600. A new Leica T model (with code name “8854”) is already rumored to be announced next […]

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The code name “8854” could be for a new Leica T camera

A new Leica camera under the code name “8854” was already registered at the Indonesian Communication Agency and was recently also spotted at the Taiwan Radio Certification Authority (NCC). The interesting part in the second listing is that the new camera will use the Leica BP-DC13 battery and the Leica BC-DC13 battery charger – both are currently used by the Leica […]

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Leica at Photokina 2016

Leica Camera AG to be ‘Official Photography Partner of Photokina 2016’ with a professional presence in Hall 2.1, and major exhibition at the Leica Gallery in Hall 1 Wetzlar, 20 July 2016: Leica Camera AG has announced that its presence this year at photokina 2016 in Cologne will be focused on professional photography and the […]

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