Leica is about to release a new compact mega-zoom camera this April 20. The Leica V-Lux20 definitely looks like the Panasonic Lumiz Zs7 outfitted like a premium Leica with black body and red dot Leica Logo. Features include 25-300mm lens with 12x zoom, Built-in GPS, HD Video Recording, 3″ LCD screen and 12.1 mega-pixel resolution sensor.
October 17, 2009 Leica Camera AG and Hermès Paris (Not the Greek God but a clothing/fashion brand) bring out the VERY limited edition ‘Hermès’ M7 35mm rangefinder system camera. This is the second time that Hermes and Leica worked together to produce a series of camera the first Hermes edition was unveiled in 2003. Leica will only produce 200 M7 Hermes and will come in silver chrome with two leather [...]
We have read some early review of the M9 and take a closer look at it’s sample photos. With the announcement of the M9, the German company also announced it’s smaller yet powerful counterpart. The Leica X1.
I really liked the Leica M9, the only problem is the price. At around US: $6,995 or £4,850 inc VAT (body only), this camera is not for the shallow pocket. The M9 is the worlds first Digital rangefinder camera with a 24×36 full-frame sensor mad by Leica. But hey It’s the first and when the time comes that I can afford it, the specs will be better and the price [...]
We loved the Leica M8 specially in it’s all white glory but you’ll love the M9 more. Today Leica annouced the worlds first Digital rangefinder camera with a 24×36.. full-frame sensor. With 50 years of excellence in rangefinder systems Leica combined high-resolution image sensor, superior performance of Leica M lenses and sophisticated processing to make a camera that’s perfect for all fields of photography.
Now we’re informed that the world renowned German camera maker is readying its next special edition digital rangefinder camera, an all-white version of the M8. The very first one made is pictured below. An extremely limited number of the cameras will be produced, and the price has not yet been established, but anyone interested in the special edition can call Leica’s toll free number at 800-222-0118 to inquire. Like all [...]
