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The recently-introduced Leica T features a 16.5MP APS-C sensor and interchangeable lens mount, along with what looks to be a very polished touchscreen interface.
It is that touchscreen interface that the software developers at AppCam take issue. According to a snark-heavy press release from AppCam, the Leica T’s operating system is a complete rip off of AppCam’s product. [Read more…]
In celebration of Leica’s 100th anniversary, the camera and lens maker has announced the Leica M ‘Edition 100’ kit, which features the Leica M-A film camera and the Leica M Monochrom digital camera. Additionally, the kit includes the Leica Summilux-M 28mm, 35mm and 50mm lenses, along with a black aluminum case.
The kit will be available exclusively as sets in Leica Stores and Boutiques in a limited run of 101 sets.
Zack Snyder tweeted out a photo today of Batman and his new Batmobile for the upcoming film Batman vs. Superman. In the tweet, he says he captured the photo with his Leica M Monochrom camera. [Read more…]
The 24MP full frame Leica M sensor is made in Grenoble, France by STMicro, which recently updated its website with the claim that it would soon offer CMOS image sensors “with 100’s of millions of pixels.” [Read more…]
Leica has taken official wraps off its new mirrorless camera and system – the Leica T. The new camera, going by the official model name Leica T (Type 701), features a 16.5MP APS-C sensor and captures JPG and DNG raw still image files. [Read more…]
The Leica T official website went live for a brief period today and many images and details of the camera have leaked out a day prior to the announcement. [Read more…]
The Leica T type 701 mirrorless camera is expected to be announced this week on April 24. The above image is believed to be a photo of the actual camera with an M-mount lens adapter attached. [Read more…]
Leica unveiled the APS-C format X Vario camera last summer. At launch, an all-black camera is all that was available. Now, Leica is releasing a silver finish of the X Vario for that classic black on silver look. [Read more…]
Leica teamed with Jony Ive and Marc Newson to create a unique, full frame Leica rangefinder that will because auctioned in the (RED) Auction at Sotheby’s New York next month.
Leica described the process of creating this one-of-a-kind camera: [Read more…]
The Leica C is a new 12.1MP compact camera based on the Panasonic Lumix LF1. As such, it features the same 7.1x zoom Leica DC Vario-Summicron f/2-5.9 lens (28-200mm equivalent), along with WiFi and NFC connectivity. [Read more…]