Category: Leica

There is a strong rumor that Nikon, Canon and Sony are developing mirror-less compact cameras with APS-C sensor sizes. The Leica X1 foreshadows this development. For Leica the X1 is a bold step and this could be a very promising one, but only when the camera offers interchangeable lenses and a redesigned set of functions.…

via: Leica X1 get unboxed and reviewed | Leica Rumors

I am quite fortunate in having been able to use almost every Leica lens since 1925, but I actually own a very small fraction of all the lenses ever made. Link: A tale of thirteen lenses – Erwin Puts

Last chance to get the “old” prices on Leica M lenses – Leica Rumors Leica M lens prices will be going up on January 1st. 2010. You still have few days left to get the old prices (check availability @ Adorama, B&H or Amazon): Lens Current Price New Price Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH 2,895 2,995…

Through the generosity of the Rocky Mountain regional Leica rep, I had the chance to take Leica’s new full-frame, 18 megapixel rangefinder with me to Southeast Asia this month. It was  a great chance to really use a camera thoroughly for evaluation. They loaned it to me mostly because I have one on order, and…

as I get older I am getting a bit lazier, and while as little as five years ago I’d think nothing of hiking all afternoon with a 30lb camera pack, along with a heavy tripod and ball head on a shoulder sling, not so much anymore. Link: On the Trail With the Leica M9 –…

Tale of my five Leica cameras I own five Leica M cameras, from M3 to M9. Link: Blog

Leica X1 production decreased, M9 increased – Leica Rumors Kamera & Bild reports that Leica has decreased the production of the Leica X1 camera and increased the production of Leica M9. As mentioned in the article, new cameras sell best right after the official announcement and long waiting times could discourage via Leica Rumors: http://leicarumors.com/2009/12/08/leica-x1-production-decreased-m9-increased.aspx/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LeicaRumors+%28LeicaRumors.com%29

We at Leicashots are dreamers like most people, and we would like to make the M9 dream come true for one of our readers. Hopefully in time for Christmas (but we’re probably going to need a little more time). That is why we are introducing The Big Leica M9 lottery of 2009/2010! Link: The big…

I once read a review of a new Mercedes in a car magazine which described it as having been “carved from a solid block of unobtainium”. That’s how the S2 feels to me. I don’t think that I’ve ever described a camera as sensuous, but with the S2 I’m tempted to. Though it’s a large…

Post temporary removed – Leica Rumors There was a lot of confusion about the Leica student program and I received a tons of emails on this topic. I am taking this post down until I can get a clarification on all the details. Related posts: Leica’s student/educator program is now discontinued via Leica Rumors: http://leicarumors.com/2009/11/23/students-you-can-get-a-leica-m9-for-5246-25.aspx/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LeicaRumors+%28LeicaRumors.com%29

Leica M7 Hermes Edition camera – just 200 available – Retro to Go It’s a thing of great beauty and arguably the most stylish retro camera on the planet – but the Leica M7 Hermes Edition camera is in seriously short via Retro to Go: http://www.retrotogo.com/2009/11/leica-m7-hermes-edition-camera—just-200-available.html This limited edition of the classic 35mm rangefinder system…

Over the course of two days with the S2, I took about 700 pictures. The first day was half in studio and half outside. The following day was all outside. I shot mostly handheld as well as on a tripod, during the day and at night. I did my best to test out as many…