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Leica X Vario “Mini M” is world’s first APS-C CMOS compact camera with zoom

, Jun 12th 2013 Discuss [1]

Previously known as the Leica Mini M, the newly unveiled Leica X Vario digital camera is a small unit that features an APS-C format 16.5-megapixel CMOS image sensor, which is said to be "unusually large" for digital cameras in this class. That aside, this little shooter packs a variety of features, including full HD video recording and carefully designed handling characteristics. Read The Full Story

Apple’s Jony Ive to create one-off Leica M for Bono charity auction

, Sep 18th 2012 Discuss [1]

Apple design chief Jonathan Ive will apparently cook up a custom Leica M rangefinder for a charity auction, it's been announced, making the expensive new camera even more pricey in the process. Leica announced the M - set to hit shelves in early 2013 - this week, and company owner Dr. Andreas Kaufmann revealed the one-off collaboration during the press event, Petapixel reports. Read The Full Story

Leica M and M-E rangefinders are retro-delicious

, Sep 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

Leica has outed its latest rangefinder range, kicking off with a pared-back M-E this month but culminating in the simply-named Leica M flagship in early 2013. The Leica M will clad a 24-megapixel full-frame Leica Max sensor in a deliciously retro housing, but the specifications aren’t old-fashioned: count on ISO 200 to 6,400, Full HD 1080p (24/25) video recording, and an optional electronic viewfinder, when it arrives to replace the highly-coveted M9 of 2009.

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Leica M Monochrom shoots only black and white

, May 10th 2012 Discuss [5]

Perhaps more than any other camera company, Leica inspires raving reviews and gets near universal praise from enthusiasts, for which it demands some astronomical price tags. But even Leica's most dedicated supporters might have trouble backing this one: the company's latest M-class camera only shoots monochrome photos. The Leica M Monochrom was announced today, and will start shipping in July for the "relatively" low price of $7,950. Read The Full Story

Leica M10 may be revealed at May 10 event

, Mar 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

Leica has begun sending out invitations for a special event taking place May 10-11 in Berlin, where it promises to reveal "a whole range of product launches." One of these products is believed to be a new M-series camera, the M10, which the May 10 date seems to hint at. If Leica's rumored release schedule is true, then this successor to the M9 should be due for launch this year. Read The Full Story

Leica V-Lux 3 packs 24x superzoom and 1080p60 HD

, Dec 8th 2011 Discuss [1]

Leica has outed its latest superzoom camera, the Leica V-Lux 3, packing a 12.1-megapixel sensor, 24x optical zoom and a 1080p HD video recording mode. The new camera supports up to 12fps full-resolution photography - or up to 60fps at 3.5-megapixels - in addition to ISO 100-3200 and a macro mode that can focus on subjects as close as 1cm away. Read The Full Story

Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium special edition revealed

, Oct 18th 2011 Discuss [2]

Leica just can't help itself when it comes to special editions, and yet we can't help but feel a little tempted by the new Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium. Functionally identical to the existing 10-megapixel D-Lux 5, the Titanium edition has a special titanium-finish casing and matching leather case along with the cachet of knowing you've given into your base, aesthete urges. Read The Full Story

Ricoh GXR Module Lets You Swap Leica Lenses

, Aug 5th 2011 Discuss [1]

Many of us may be familiar with lightweight interchangeable lens cameras such as with the micro four-thirds technology. But Ricoh has been offering something slightly different since 2009, when it introduced its GXR series modular cameras that swap out not only the lens but also the camera sensor. The company today announced a new module for the GXR series that will work with Leica M-mount lenses. Read The Full Story

Leica Lens Holder accessory surfaces

, Jul 28th 2011 Discuss [0]

Leica has some nice digital cameras that are very expensive, but promise excellent quality in the build and in photos you shoot with the camera. The last new digital camera we talked about was the new compact photo system set to debut at Photokina. The Lens Holder M for the MP and M7 digital camera. The new accessory makes for a cool addition to the little cameras in film and digital versions. Read The Full Story

Printable Lieca M3 Pinhole Camera Revealed

, Jul 7th 2011 Discuss [1]

It's not often that you can get a masterpiece of a DSLR, a point and shoot, or even a cameraphone made entirely of paper these days. Not that you were EVER able to get these things made of paper, but you sure as heck can now. Designer Matt Nicholson has revealed his "making the desirable accessible through an A4 printer" and it's time for you to get your origami on. Read The Full Story

Leica compact camera system to debut at Photokina 2012

, Jun 22nd 2011 Discuss [0]

The digital camera market is becoming more and more packed with offerings that have interchangeable lenses, big sensors, and small physical dimension with micro four thirds offerings from a bunch of companies and other similar tech from other camera makers. Leica is famous in the camera market for its retro designs, quality image capability, and high prices. In February, Leica said that it would not be producing a micro four thirds camera and that its M9 would be as small as its cameras got. Read The Full Story

Leica Introduces The M9-P Rangefinder

, Jun 21st 2011 Discuss [1]

Leica cameras have a certain iconic look about them that seems to mesmerize camera enthusiasts so much that they're willing to pay almost anything for them. Today, the legendary camera company introduced a new M9-P digital rangefinder that's no exception to their pricing standards with a whopping $7,995 price tag. Read The Full Story
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