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New UK-based lens manufacturer Skyllaney kicks off with a 50mm f/2 for Leica M

Apr 9, 2020 by John Aldred Add Comment
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It’s not often you hear about new UK-based photographic manufacturers these days. At least, certainly not when it comes to lenses. But, it appears that’s exactly what we have, with new lens company, Skyllaney Opto-Mechanics. Their first lens will be a limited edition run of a 50mm f/2 classic Sonnar formula lens with a Leica M mount.

Based off a 1937 pre-war design by Dr Ludwig Bertele, the new Skyllaney 50mm f/2 Bertele contains the same optical formula but with modern lens coatings to increase contrast and reduce flare.  Initially, it will be offered in black anodised aluminium or chrome brass finish and a limited run of only 150 lenses with a further 100 to follow.

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Zenit M camera is now available in the US and it’s priced like a Leica

Dec 16, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 26 Comments
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Legendary Russian brand Zenit made a comeback last year with a full-frame digital mirrorless camera Zenit M. After a long wait, the camera is now available for orders in the US. And although Zenit has been famous for being budget-friendly, the Zenit M camera is priced like a Leica.

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Leica now has a new budget-friendly Leica M-E (Typ 240) rangefinder

Jun 26, 2019 by John Aldred 5 Comments
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Leica has launched a new Leica M-E (Typ 240) camera to replace the Leica M-E (Typ 220). It’s aimed at bringing in newcomers to the Leica M system, hoping to entice them in with a low budget price. I say “low budget”… It still costs 4 grand. But it offers a full-frame 24-megapixel CMOS sensor, Leica Maestro processor and access to the complete range of Leica M lenses.

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This $9 wooden music box is the only cheap Leica you can buy

May 28, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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As we all know, Leica is not really famous for its affordable prices. As a matter of fact, the company recently launched a $24K kit designed in collaboration with Lenny Kravitz. But now even us who can’t afford Leica gear can have at least something inspired by it: a wooden music box that costs mere $8.94.

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These LEGO cameras are tiny replicas of iconic Leica M

Dec 19, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic 9 Comments
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We all know that LEGO bricks are the best toy ever. They’re so versatile that you can even build all sorts of photography gear with them.  And now, Leica has launched a pair of LEGO Leica M camera sets that you can assemble just like any other LEGO toy.

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Specs released for the Pixii digital rangefinder with Leica M mount

Oct 22, 2018 by John Aldred 2 Comments
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With all the hype over the Leica/Sigma/Panasonic L mount alliance, it’s easy to forget about the Leica M mount. But not everybody’s forgotten about it. French startup PIXII SAS has announced their new Pixii camera. It’s a new digital rangefinder camera, based around the Leica M mount, and the specs have been released.

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Leica Instant M: the first instant camera designed for Leica M lens

Oct 12, 2018 by Daniel Huang 1 Comment
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The first instant camera designed for Leica M lens. Instant M is a minimalist camera featuring a viewfinder display of 1:1 ratio to film. Stripped to the essence, it appeals to slow and thoughtful photography. Note: this project is not affiliated with Leica.

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Leica M7 camera is now officially discontinued

May 27, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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After 15 years on the market, Leica M7 has now been officially discontinued. As reported on Red Dot Forum, Leica will not be producing the M7 any longer, and you’ll be able to get it only from the remaining stock at various dealers.

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This movie shows the internals and mechanics of a real Leica film camera

May 18, 2018 by Chad Verzosa 1 Comment
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With 1,200 moving parts, the Leica M is a precisely engineered machine that has become among the most sought-after cameras ever. If you’re curious just what the inner-workings of this mechanical masterpiece look like, then you need to see this video of Dan Tamarkin showing us the crucial components of the legendary camera.

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New “Stealth Edition” Leica glows in the dark and it will set you back $15,750

Mar 8, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic 5 Comments
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Leica has announced a new version of their Monochrom (Type 246) camera. Perhaps inspired by a famous Rollingstones’ song, this limited edition camera is painted almost entirely in black. The only white details are the markings, and they glow green in the dark. The overall look of the camera is absolutely beautiful, but there’s only one flaw: it costs $15,750, twice as much as the “regular” Leica M Monochrom.

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