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Leica M7 Edition "Hermes" announced
Very special edition with an orange or etoupe calfskin leather finish 16 November 2009 11:05 GMT
Leica has introduced a "very special limited edition" (read: very expensive) version of its classic 35mm rangefinder system camera the M7 with the launch of the new Leica M7 Edition "Hermes".

The second Hermes partnership that Leica has entered into, the special...
PHOTOS: Leica X1 digital camera
Hands-on the forthcoming model 10 September 2009 16:04 GMT
Leica announced their forthcoming X1 digital camera yesterday and we were on hand to grab a few shots of a (sadly) non-working sample.

When it hits the shelves in January 2010, it will bring with it a 12.2-megapixel CMOS APS-C sensor (which you'd normally find...
Leica Store London opens today
Exclusive location matches exclusive offering 10 September 2009 13:31 GMT
Leica today throws open the doors of it's new London store, joining the line of exclusive shops in Toyko, Berlin, Paris and Moscow.

The boutique-style store sits in Bruton Place, Mayfair, and it decked out with a simple red and black décor to match the design...
PHOTOS: Leica M9 digital camera
Hands-on the full-frame digital rangefinder 10 September 2009 7:25 GMT
Whilst the world was looking towards Apple, we managed to get our hands on something sweeter than the common-or-garden fruit at the launch at the new London store in Mayfair.

Here we have the new Leica M9, which steps into the shoes of the M8, presenting a full-frame,...
Five great rangefinder cameras
Beautiful machines for some beautiful photos 9 September 2009 20:00 GMT
SLRs may have the whizz-bang-flash of photography but there's a definite refined elegance of the rangefinder cameras. These snappers have been around for the best part of 100 years and there's something of a resurgence going on in look, as with the Olympus Pen EP-1, and...
Leica M9 and X1 announced
World's first full-frame digital rangefinder 9 September 2009 15:35 GMT
Leica has announced two new digital cameras, the M9 digital rangefinder camera and the X1 aimed a little lower in the market place.

The M9 is the world's first digital rangefinder camera with a full-frame 24 x 36mm sensor and is also said to be the world's...
Leica M9 makes screen debut
4 seconds of an unidentified camera appear in official teaser video 31 August 2009 23:11 GMT
Are these the first official shots of the Leica M9? According to Leica fans they very well could be.

The images are from a promotional teaser from the camera company launched on Monday in preparation for a "big" camera launch from the company on the 9 September....
Leica promise new cameras for 9 September
Teases with video that shows nothing 31 August 2009 15:17 GMT
Leica has said that it will announce a "new range" of cameras on 9 September.

"On September 9 2009 Leica will announce a collection of ground breaking new products designed and manufacturers for all photographers, novice and professional alike," says the voice...
Leica S2 specs unveiled
37-megapixel monster 18 August 2009 14:34 GMT
Leica's S2 DSLR got priced and dated last month, but the company's only just got round to revealing the full specifications of the camera and the lens, in an interesting reversal of the order in which things usually happen.

The S2 abandons the 35mm and medium...
Leica S2 gets price and launch date
It's not cheap 30 July 2009 9:49 GMT
Leica has announced pricing and release date info for its monster 37.5-megapixel S2, which is essentially a medium-format camera in a DSLR frame. It's going to arrive in October, and cost a whopping £16,000.

As previously reported on Pocket-lint, Leica's aiming...
Leica Pinmaster aims to make golf easier
How far to the hole? 27 July 2009 18:15 GMT
Measuring the distance to the golf pin could be about to get a whole lot easier with a bit of technological help via Leica.

The company, famous for cameras, has turned its hand to helping out the golfer with a new gadget called the Pinmaster rangefinder.
Limited edition Leica D-Lux 4 Safari announced
Will it help you shoot lions? 6 July 2009 18:46 GMT
Leica has released a new limited edition version of its D-Lux 4 camera for those heading out to the wilderness.

The new model, called the Leica D-Lux 4 Safari, will offer the same 10.1-megapixel sensor as seen on the camera previously, however in a safari friendly...
PHOTOS: Leica S2 DSLR digital camera
PMA 2009: Hands on with the 37-megapixel DSLR 5 March 2009 14:00 GMT
Announced back in September 2008, we've managed to track down the monster DSLR and grab a few snaps.

Why should you be excited? Well under that shell Leica has packed in a whopping 37-megapixel sensor, so essentially combines "the quality of medium format and...
Leica announces Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH lens
With an extreme angle of view up to 100 degrees 23 February 2009 22:23 GMT
Leica has announced the addition of the Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH lens to its range.

Larger than a standard lens, it boasts an extreme angle of view of up to 100 degrees and as such is aimed mainly at architecture and landscape photography.

The lens...
Leica announces M8.2 Safari limited edition
500 available with a $10,000 price tag 27 January 2009 12:14 GMT
German camera manufacturer Leica has announced a limited Safari edition of its M8.2 camera.

Collectors will have to be quick if they want to add this camera to their collection, as there will be only 500 pieces available worldwide.

The M8.2, an upgraded...
Pentax boss openly praises Leica D-Lux 4 on blog
Causes a bit of a fuss 26 January 2009 19:53 GMT
In a rather interesting move away from the norm, the president of Pentax Imaging (USA) has taken to his blog to sing the praises of a competitor's camera.

Ned Bunnell talks about his purchase of the Leica D-Lux 4, apparently a "new companion" for his 42-year-old...
Leica announces special titanium edition of D-Lux 4
Limited to 10,000 worldwide 19 December 2008 12:00 GMT
Leica has announced a special edition of the Leica D-Lux 4 that is to be made in titanium.

The Leica D-Lux 4 Titanium now joins the special titanium limited editions of the Leica M7 and Leica MP and a titanium coloured Leica M6 TTL as the first Leica digital camera...
Leica produces Pradovit D-1200 projector
"Smallest and lightest in its class" 23 September 2008 16:27 GMT
Everyone knows Leica's cameras, but the company also makes projectors, and this rather sleek looking machine is claimed to be the smallest and lightest model in its class.

The Pradovit D-1200 DLP projector features a Leica Vario-Elmarit-P lens, which delivers...
Leica confirms launch plans for R10 DSLR
"Classic" design snapper in development 23 September 2008 15:08 GMT
Leica's been mighty busy.

Not only has Photokina brought news on the new S2 system - a 37-megapixel camera - but there are also rumours of a new DSLR.

According to web reports, the R10 will contain a full-frame imaging sensor and is also expected...
Leica releases M8 firmware update 1.102
Addresses image quality problems 22 September 2008 19:08 GMT
Leica has released firmware update version 1.102 for the M8 digital camera.

This version addresses the image quality problems reported by users, resulting from the M8 sensor sensitivity for infrared light.

Previously, the angle of the light occasionally...
Leica unveils the S2 37-megapixel system
MP monster model 22 September 2008 15:14 GMT
Leica's David Bell is claiming that the company's latest launch, the S2, is nothing short of "the best professional camera system in the world".

This camera packs in a whooping 37-megapixel sensor so essentially combines "the quality of medium format and the...
Leica unveils the S2 37 megapixel system
MP monster model 22 September 2008 15:14 GMT
Leica's David Bell is claiming that the company's latest launch, the S2, is nothing short of "the best professional camera system in the world".

This camera packs in a whooping 37 megapixel sensor so essentially combines "the quality of medium format and the handling...
Leica launches lens trio
Designed to keep distortion to a minimum 16 September 2008 10:45 GMT
The Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 ASPH, Summilux-M 24mm f/1.4 ASPH and Elmar-M 24 MM f/3.8 ASPH are the latest lens launches from Leica.

First up - the two new Summilux lenses - the 24mm and the 21mm optic - the latter which is claimed to be "a world first for 35 mm digital...
Leica claims to have the world's fastest aspherical lens
Introducing the Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH 16 September 2008 10:15 GMT
Leica has made lots of announcements beating the Photokina news rush including an update of the M8 rangefinder, and two new digital compacts.

But here's another high-end announcement - the £6290 Summilux-M 50 mm f /1.4 ASPH lens.

This lens delivers a wide...
Leica updates M8 rangefinder camera
A mere snip at £3990 15 September 2008 16:33 GMT
It's launched two new compacts today - but - for the more discerning photographer - with considerably more to spend - is the new update of the M8 digital rangefinder camera.

The M8.2 has the same body as its predecessor but includes added tech headed up by a low...