Category Archives: Leica

New lenses for Leica M, Leica SL tested at DxOMark

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2016

ExperimentalOptics 42mm and 50mm f/0.75 lens for Leica M project on Kickstarter Lomography announces new Jupiter3+ 1.5/50 lens (L39/M) DxOMark on the Leica SL: best-performing Leica to date (with Nikon D750, Leica Q and Sony A7 II comparisons)

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Leica X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2016

Leica announced a new X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera ($2,950):

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Next announcements: Panasonic, Leica, Olympus, Canon, Nikon

By PR admin | Published: January 18, 2016

There are already several new products announcements scheduled in the upcoming days and weeks ahead of the CP+ show in Japan (February 25-28): Panasonic (multiple products): January 19th Leica X-U Typ 113: January 20th Olympus PEN-F: January 27 Canon: first week of February Nikon’s announcement will be probably right before the CP+ show (compact cameras expected)

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Leica to announce a new X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera next week

By PR admin | Published: January 15, 2016

Leica is rumored to announce a new Leica X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera next week. The basic camera specs can be found here:

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New: Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH, Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH and Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH lenses

By PR admin | Published: January 14, 2016

Today Leica announced three new M lenses (two of them have been rumored for a long time). Leica claims that each of the new lenses is “delivering enhanced image performance and quality, thanks to their new optical design“. Metal lens hood and metal lens cap are now also included (the previous versions had plastic lens hoods […]

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The latest from LeicaRumors and PentaxRumors

By PR admin | Published: January 13, 2016

The latest from LeicaRumors and PentaxRumors: → New Pentax full frame DSLR camera teaser → Leica to announce three new M lenses tomorrow?

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2015 worst camera of the year: vote now

By PR admin | Published: January 11, 2016

It’s time again for our 3rd annual Worst Camera of the Year Award. Please vote and share this poll. Here are the nominees in a random order:

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What to expect in early 2016 (CES and CP+ shows)

By PR admin | Published: December 31, 2015

Here is an updated post on what to expect from the major camera/lens manufacturer in early 2016. Most of those announcements will be made during the CES (January) and CP+ (February) shows:

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Panasonic to announce a new Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 lens

By PR admin | Published: December 30, 2015

In addition to the TZ80 and TZ100 compact cameras, Panasonic will also announce a new Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 lens and two new camcorders (HC-VXF990 and HC-VX980). Via Digicame-info

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What to expect in early 2016?

By PR admin | Published: December 15, 2015

Here is what to expect from the major camera/lens manufacturer in early 2016. Most of those announcements will be made during the CES (January) and CP+ (February) shows:

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