Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
DxO Optics Pro has been updated to version 9.1.4 with added support for the Nikon D4S, Sony A5000, Leica X Vario (Type 107) and GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition. Additionally, 170 new camera/lens combos have been added to library of DxO Optics Modules.
More about DxO Optics Pro 9 on the DxO Labs website.
B&H has the new Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH Power OIS lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras in stock now. That’s an 85mm equivalent on a full frame camera. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
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…]
Leica has unveiled a new version of its D-Lux 6 point and shoot camera. The G-Star RAW Edition is a collectible version of the D-Lux 6 and will be available only through Leica stores and boutiques. [Read more…]
Leica has taken the official wraps off of its ‘Mini M’ teaser campaign and introduced to the world the Leica X Vario. [Read more…]
It appears that the cat is fully out of the bag with the upcoming Leica Mini M, the proper model name of which will be the Leica X Vario Type 107.
Additionally, the initial specs that we hoped were wrong have been all-but-confirmed, which means the new camera will sport an APS-C sensor and a fixed 18-46mm f/3.5-6.4 zoom lens. As such, it seems that the X Vario Type 107 will be paired as a sibling to the 24mm f/2.8 fixed lens Leica X2. However, if the price turns out to be what’s rumored below, then it may cost substantially more in the US than the $2000 X2.
Additional leaked specs for the X Vario Type 107 are below. [Read more…]
When Leica first teased the Mini M, I was ready to bet big on an APS-C mirrorless camera that accepts M-mount lenses. Then came the supposed leak that everyone pretty much took as gospel. It sure looked legit anyway.
The latest tease on the Leica website, however, casts doubt on the previous “leak” of the Mini M, which purportedly revealed its specs with a fixed lens in the 18-46mm range and a rather slow variable aperture of f/3.5-6.4. All in all, it was underwhelming and left many of us scratching our heads. [Read more…]
The M-mount Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens should start shipping next week on June 6, 2013. Check it out in black or silver here at B&H Photo.
Leica Mini M (front) and Leica X2 (back)
My previous expectations that the Leica Mini M teaser would ultimate be a true “mini” Lecia M with a interchangeable lens mount and an APS-C sensor appear to have been a bit too lofty. [Read more…]