Leica X2 hands-on review from DigitalRev. Related posts: Leica M3 camera hands-on review (video) Leica 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M Aspherical lens video review Leica M9: field test and hands-on review (video) Leica T camera: first hands-on review now online Le
Latte Ninja. Leica M8, 21/1.4 ASPH In the last few years, rangefinders (effectively only the Leica M system) have experienced something of a renaissance; I think partially due to the market being o…
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This is where a second hand M8 starts to make some sense: you can find clean, low-mileage examples in the US$2,000-2,500 range
If you’re one of those people that keeps the plastic coating over the screen of a new phone for as long as possible until the optimum time when you can slowly peel it off, then you will enjoy this few minutes of spine-tingling satisfaction courtesy of Leica.
The new version of the LFI app is out. In addition to reading the current issues of the magazine, you can now also download every issue of the magazine since 2004 for a “special price”. Related posts: Leica Fotografie International (LFI) app now also avai
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All non-product images in this review were shot with a Leica M9-P and the 50/2 APO-Summicron-M ASPH, with the exception of the one B&W image lower down the review. Clicking on an image will bri…
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Leica claims it’s their most perfect lens ever – the MTF charts certainly support this, but we will of course have to use it in the field to see if a) these claims bear out, and more importantly b) whether we can see the difference under typical shooting conditions.
The focus of Leica’s May 10 announcement landed in my hands a few days ago (not counting the X2, which was reviewed here); I suppose that Facebook post might have done the trick. This will be…
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can be set to ISO 2500 with little noise penalty – at 100% magnification it appears as very, very fine grain; perhaps comparable to an ISO 400 B&W film. Better yet, there doesn’t appear to be much loss of dynamic range, either
In an interview with BJP, Dr. Andreas Kaufmann hinted that Leica may not be ready with their new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera system for Photokina 2012: “We can’t produce enough of what we already have. There’s a project in place, but no timefra
Link: British Journal of Photography
Leica has hinted that it will introduce high-definition video recording features with its long-awaited M10 camera at Photokina this September.
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Link: http://thetravelphotographer.blogspot.com/2012/05/pov-new-leica-m-monochromis-it-mmmmm.html
So that said, I scratched my head in puzzlement at Leica’s chutzpah in announcing this model which still retains an old LCD screen and no auto-focus, and that can be pre-ordered at a number of retailers (Adorama has it) for $7,950 or about $1000 more than the M9!
“As John Cheever said, the main emotion of the adult Northeastern American who has had all the advantages of wealth, education, and culture is disappointment.” —Walker Percy, Lost in the Cosmos Regular readers will know that I’ve been calling for…
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Regular readers will know that I’ve been calling for a monochrome digital camera since forever. Historically, there have been a few—an early one from Kodak, a monochrome medium format scientific back. Today, another one has been announced.
I shot some video of the event and took some shots and will have those up later but wanted to throw this quick post up showing some high ISO images that I snapped with the Leica Monochrome.
Keep in mind these were quick grab shots in darkness so I am not evaluating anything until I get to use the camera in daylight and while really concentrating on using it.
Solms, Germany (May 10, 2012) – Leica Camera AG is expanding the product range for the Leica S professional camera system with five new central shutter lenses, available from October 2012. The new models are the Leica Elmarit-S 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. and Leica
Solms, Germany (May 10, 2012) – Leica Camera AG presents the X2, a new addition to the X-line of compact digital cameras. Handmade at Leica’s headquarters in Germany, the Leica X2 features a new APS-C-format professional CMOS image sensor with over 16.5 m
the Leica X2 features a new APS-C-format professional CMOS image sensor with over 16.5 megapixels (effective 16.2 MP). In combination with the high-performance Leica Elmarit 24 mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens
Solms Germany (May 10, 2012) – Leica Camera AG presents the Leica M Monochrom, the world’s first digital camera exclusively for full-frame, 35 mm black-and-white photography. Featuring a sensor designed specifically for this purpose, the new addition to t
As the sensor does not ‘see’ colors, every pixel records true luminance values – as a result, it delivers ‘true’ black-and-white images that are significantly sharper than comparable exposures from a camera with a color-sensitive sensor
“This allows twice the amount of light to reach the sensor. So we combined this special sensor with our rangefinder system and we present you the M Monochrome with the maximized image quality available with Leica lenses.”
This rumor comes from the French website lesnumeriques.com claiming that Leica will be releasing a new medium format SLR camera (S3?) during the Photokina 2012 show. The Leica S3 will feature a new medium format CMOS sensor produced by the European semico
In addition to the Monochrome M body, I also think that Leica will announce a new X2 compact camera and maybe even one new M lens (probably 50mm Summicron). The silver Leica X1 is already discontinued and not even in stock at B&H, Adorama and Dale. The X2
A new Leica M9-P white limited edition camera was announced for the Japanese market. Only 50 pieces will be produced. This white kit comes with a silver Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 lens and a leather strap. The price is ¥2,620,000 (around $30,000). Via DC.Watc