In a recent interview with Leica executives l-camera-forum asked about the previously rumored Leica mirrorless system camera: Question: An EVIL system camera has been announced some time ago. Can we still expect one? Stefan Daniel: We do not speculate. We
we know that there is a gap between the X2 and the M, both in terms of pricing and features.
Above: the new Leica M alongside the Leica M Monochrom
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EOSHD: The stealth factor is very important to me.
Jesko: Well imagine with the Leica M – you can turn off live view and look through the optical viewfinder with the frame guides and record video, nobody will think you are shooting a video.
By: Thorsten Overgaard Stefan Daniel and Thorsten Overgaard lie down on the floor in Stefan Daniels office at Photokina on September 19, 2012 and have a long…
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Stefan Daniel and Thorsten Overgaard lie down on the floor in Stefan Daniels office at Photokina on September 19, 2012 and have a long exclusive chat about the Leica M and Leica ME.
New design of the Leica M, the new CMOS sensor that is not like any other CMOS sensors, the lack of AA filter, the new battery time, video recording, the EVF (Electronic Visioflex Finder) and stereo microphone, Jaguars, music and what about the the size and weight
While the new Leica S uses the same Kodak-built, 37.5MP, 45 x 30mm-size CCD sensor as the S2 and looks very similar to its predecessor, there are many internal and external tweaks to this latest top-of-the-line pro model from Leica.
The antipanda M-E: The M9 re-purposed as the “stripped-down” budget model The Leica M In a giant party at Photokina, Leica has announced that it will build a new camera for delivery early in 2013. It’s a successor to the…
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OK. And how is it that someone will want a last-generation super-expensive luxury product but not mind foregoing the status of owning the good model? And who both really wants to spend $5,450 on a camera widely understood to be a status symbol but also wants to broadcast to the world the fact that he’s too cheap to spend an additional $1,500?
John Dooley from the Leica Akademie Mayfair demonstrates the new features of the Leica M. Dooley highlights everything you need to know about the camera including the including the use of R-lenses, life view, focus peaking, movies and accessories in this
via Leica Rumors: http://leicarumors.com/2012/09/17/leica-m-videos.aspx/
Canon have unwisely omitted an all important headphone jack from the 6D. Without it there is no way to monitor what you are actually recording in the camera – the same as older cameras like the 5D mkII, 7D and 60D. By contrast the Nikon D600, D800, Sony A99 and Canon 5D mkIII all have a headphone jack.
At the Extreme Sports Festival in Voss, Norway, everything happens at a really high speed. To make sure every moment is captured, Jonas Bendiksen uses The Leica S and the Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. lens. Photographer H.W. Briese captures
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Canon have unwisely omitted an all important headphone jack from the 6D. Without it there is no way to monitor what you are actually recording in the camera – the same as older cameras like the 5D mkII, 7D and 60D. By contrast the Nikon D600, D800, Sony A99 and Canon 5D mkIII all have a headphone jack.
Modern digital technology ‘Made in Germany’ meets extravagant styling from the world of fashion in new Leica “Edition Paul Smith” digital camera Solms, Germany (September 17, 2012,) – Leica Camera presents the Leica X2 “Edition Paul Smith,” a distinctive
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The ultimate bespoke style statement Solms, Germany (September 17, 2012) – Leica Camera announces the expansion of the ‘Leica à la carte‘ program, the exclusive concept for creating a Leica camera custom tailored to your personal taste. From vibrant and
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From vibrant and fashion forward to understated and discreet, Leica will offer a selection of styling options for the Leica X2 compact camera beginning in late October 2012
Along with the new Leica S professional DSLR-style medium format camera, Leica also introduced the 24MP, full-frame Leica M digital rangefinder tonight. The Leica M uses a CMOSIS image sensor and can shoot full 1080p HD video.
Today Leica announced their latest digital rangefinder camera and they simply called it Leica M. The company addressed all of the M9 drawbacks and delivered everything in one package for $6,950 (same price as the M9 when it came out). The Leica M is now a
via Leica Rumors: http://leicarumors.com/2012/09/17/the-new-leica-m.aspx/
Leica Camera presents a groundbreaking milestone in the nearly 60 year history of the Leica rangefinder system: The Leica M. Setting entirely new standards, the Leica M unites the ultimate in rangefinder precision with cutting edge digital technology
Leica S is the new medium format camera from Leica Camera AG. As expected, the camera uses the same 37.5MP sensor and has several improvements. See the press release below for more details. The Leica S is priced at $21,950. The synthesis of optimum imagin
via Leica Rumors: http://leicarumors.com/2012/09/17/the-new-leica-s.aspx/
In addition to the new camera body, three lenses have been added to the S-System portfolio, significantly expanding the capabilities of the system: the Leica Super-Elmar-S 24 mm f/3.5 ASPH. super-wide, the Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. and the Leica TS-APO-Elmar-S 120 mm f/5.6 ASPH. tilt/shift lens
There was no mirrorless camera announcement today, instead Leica Camera reveled the M-E: an new “entry-level” digital rangefinder that has the same 18MP CCD sensor found in the original M9. The price of the Leica M-E is $5,450 and is available for pre-ord
via Leica Rumors: http://leicarumors.com/2012/09/17/leica-m-e.aspx/
Featuring the proven, high-resolution, 18 MP CCD sensor in full 35 mm format, the Leica M-E offers maximum imaging quality. Perfectly attuned to its role in the extremely compact M-System and the superior performance of M-Lenses, this particular sensor type possesses a high sensitivity to light
Stephan Schulz, Head of Professional Imaging at Leica Camera AG. “In terms of its rugged resilience, reliability and versatility, the new Leica S is the first choice for photographers who refuse to make compromises.”
Sarasota, FL-based photographer Chip Litherland reviews the compact Leica X2 while on location in the Caribbean.
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I’ve used Leica’s before off and on for years when I can, but the price point is a little high (albeit the quality is off the charts) for me to start investing in that gear rather than my workhorse DSLR’s. Those cameras pay my mortgage, make the wife happy, and feed my kids. The Leica X2 is something like a mistress. We’re going to be sharing a lot of time together.
The first Leica M Monochrome (I think everyone is calling it the Leica M-M; at least everyone around here) showed up today. Lensrentals became a tiny reflection of most online forum discussions regarding the camera, with half the employees saying, “Why wo
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The first Leica M Monochrome (I think everyone is calling it the Leica M-M; at least everyone around here) showed up today. Lensrentals became a tiny reflection of most online forum discussions regarding the camera, with half the employees saying, “Why would anyone want that?” and the other half drooling. My own opinion has vacilated between ambiguity and indecisiveness since it was announced. Being the only impartial person in the building, I decided I should do the initial evaluation.
Pursuit of perfection: Hand-crafting a Leica lens. The $2 million Leica lens you’ll never get to see. Using Fujifilm X-Pro1 with Leica 21 & 35mm lenses. Erwin Puts published an article on the new Leica M Monochrom. Leica M Monochrom camera begins shipping
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We see things unfold through other’s filters, through the filter of their life experience and world view, their varying cultural references, and that ‘view’ gives a certain flavour to their observations. A flavour that others may fail to understand, or at worst utterly detest. And with these distractions we potentially lose sight of the message: two men died, tragically and unnecessarily.
Link: This iPhone app simulates Leica rangefinder | Leica News & Rumors
The iPhone app ViewFinder Classic ($0.99) recreates the experience of a Leica rangefinder camera on the iPhone
This is something you don’t see every day: Leica Camera USA announced a promotion where buyers of a new Leica M9 and M9-P cameras can get up to $1,000 gift card that can be applied to the purchase price of the camera. Here are the details from Dale Photo
So I heard it from a fly on the wall (actually a Leica rep told a reader this info) that the Leica M10, which is speculated by many to have a CMOS sensor (Stefan Daniel of Leica stated CMOS is the future), live view (Ditto), 24Mp sensor, EVF and or course HD video (strongly hinted at and suggested by Dr. Kaufman in May) and much improved high ISO performance, is 100% going to be announced at Photokina next month
