[Video] 100 Years of Leica Photography
Leica has proven to stand the test of time, as this year marks it's 100th year of Leica Photography. This means that for the past century, some of the most famous photographers from around the world have been capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments with their Leica camera. Moments that trace history and time with quality.
Leica is celebrating this time stamp with the announcement of the release of their special edition of the Leica M model, that will be available for a short time only. The limited "Edition 100" model is truly unique, as it comes with the silver chrome and the black paint versions and is technically identical to the current model of the Leica M, but is engraved with the ‘100 years of Leica’ logo on the top plate. Equipped with a 24-megapixel full-frame Leica Max CMOS sensor, designed especially for use with M and R Lenses and with a multitude of features like Live View, full-HD video and additional focusing methods, the Leica M combines the capabilities of innovative, state-of-the-art digital technology with the latest developments from decades of expertise in rangefinder construction. Yet another model that sets the bar even higher for other camera brands.
This Leica M "Edition 100" model is strictly limited to 500 sets, so be sure to click here, where there are a few other notable "Edition 100" models to look at as well. With this, Leica also features a short clip of some of the most famous and iconic photos shot with Leica, and it's pretty incredible. Take a look at the video below, and find more of their iconic photos here.
[Via US Leica]
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Leica Announces Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens with New T-System
Photos by Leica
Leica sets the bar even higher this week as they announced their mirror-less interchangeable lens in the new T-System with auto focus. The new Leica T is still as beautiful as older Leica models, but finally incorporates a more innovative and more intuitive image quality that matches all but the best mirror-less cameras now on the market. It's two new lenses feature an amazing 16.3-megapixel APS-C sensor, at an 18-56mm F3.5-5.6 and a 35mm equivalent 23mm F2 prime. Going further, each has a shutter with a maximum speed of 1/4000 of a second and an ISO range of 100-12500. Leica is also promising a 11-23mm F3.5-4.5 wide-angle zoom and 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 tele-zoom lens too.
The body of each Leica T is cut from a solid block of aluminum and features a user-friendly touch screen, and an optional electronic viewfinder with a built-in GPS and Wi-Fi. The camera body alone (available in black or silver) is priced at $1850. As far as the lenses go, the 16-56mm F3.5-5.6 zoom costs $1750, while the 23mm F2 prime is set a bit higher at $1950. Leica prices stay high, but are worth every penny, every time. C
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[Via DP Review]
Hello Kitty Teams Up with Playboy for Limited Edition Leica
In the latest camera news, a surprising merchandise mash-up was released. Famed kid-friendly Japanese icon Hello Kitty,and French clothing store Colette have teamed up with Playboy, the American men's magazine brand, for a limited edition Leica C camera. The odd trio was brought together by Colette to create an item for the store’s Hello Kitty x Playboy collection. Apparently, this coincides with the 40th anniversary for Hello Kitty, the 60th anniversary for Playboy, the 100th anniversary for Leica. As Leica isn't the only feature in this rare collection, there are only ten of these cameras made, and each feature Hello Kitty, wearing bunny ears, taking a photo on the front of the camera's body.
The camera is priced at $1,264, which is almost double the price for what Leica C is regularly priced at ($699). Still, this is one of the most affordable Leica limited editions we've ever seen. Check out the following photos for a closer look, and check out more of the collection here.
[Via PetaPixel]
Panasonic Releases The Lumix DMC-ZS40 Travel Zoom
When you're on the go a lot or gearing up to travel, a camera is essential so you can capture the memories that you create. Because of this, it's always nice to have an alternative to a heavy DSLR or something with a little more punch than a cell phone camera. Panasonic has introduced the Lumix ZS40 Travel Zoom Camera, which can the solve the problems of carrying a heavy DSLR and produce better quality images than your phone. It has an 18.1 megapixel sensor and is capable of Full HD video recording, as well as giving you full manual control. It's small enough to fit in your pocket, measuring in as the world's smallest 30x optical zoom camera, equipped with a 24-720mm equivalent Leica lens. The Panasonic Lumix ZS40 is a nice option to have for someone who is on the go. You can pre order it here.
[Via Panasonic]
[Video] The DIY Leica Camera Assembly Kit That Never Was
For Leica's 100th anniversary, designer Marcelo Ribeiro under F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi was to create a DIY Leica camera as a gift to Brazilian store customers who had purchased any M camera during the year. This kit is truly DIY giving the lucky owner a taste of what it is like to make a real Leica camera. It would come with an acrylic sheet where you could just punch out pieces and combine it to the body one piece at a time. The kit never made it into production because the costs were too high, but it was a pretty cool idea, and it was unfortunate that Leica couldn't pull it off. Check out the video about the DIY Leica camera that never became a reality.
[Via Leica Rumors]
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Introducing The Lecia X2 Gagosian Edition Camera
Leica and Gagosian Art Gallery have come together to bring you a very limited edition of the Leica X2 camera. The camera itself is identical to the current Lecia X2 as far as functionality goes, except that its paint job is a little different, which features black paint splotches against a white leather grip. Only 100 of the cameras are going to be produced. Since there are only going to be a small quantity made, the price certainly reflects its rarity, coming in at $2,999.00. If you're fan of either Leica or the Gagosian Art Gallery you can head over to the shop to buy one here.
[Via Gagsoian]
The New Leica C by Audi Design
Some new photos have surfaced of the new Leica C camera that has been designed by luxury car brand Audi Design. The new Leica C is a compact point and shoot camera with the very slick design that Audi Design is known for, and it's an equivalent to the Panasonic Lumix LF1. There is no price set for the camera yet, but you can expect to pay somewhere in the range of $700-800 when it releases. When you purchase the camera, you'll also receive Adobe Photoshop Light Room included with it, which is cool. There's no firm release date, but it's expected to be released sometime in October. For more about the specifications of the new Leica C and photos check them out below.
[Via Phoblographer]
Design by Audi Design
Based on the Panasonic Lumix LF1
12.1MP 1/1.7? sensor
7.1x zoom, Leica DC Vario-Summicron f2.0-5.9/6-42.8mm ASPH. lens (28 – 200mm equivalent)
EVF
WiFi / NFC connectivity
Comes with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
New accessories for the Leica C will be available
Size: 103 × 63 × 28mm
Weight: 195g weight
