Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
B&H has the new Leica M-P in stock and shipping. The Leica M-P features a 24MP full frame sensor. It also deletes the signature Leica red dot on the front of the camera in order to provide a more low-profile appearance for those shooting in public places. The Leica M-P is also weather-sealed and sports a new sapphire crystal screen protector to prevent scratches and cracks on the rear display. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Leica has unveiled the new Leica M-P rangefinder camera, which features a 24MP full frame sensor. The camera’s internal buffer has been improved to 2GB, which doubles the buffer size of the Leica M. [Read more…]
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…]
Panasonic has given us a release date and price for the previously announced Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The new 30mm-equivalent lens will be available in silver and black starting in June, and will be priced at $599. It is already available for pre-order here at B&H Photo.