Leica M9-P rumours - camera news update

New Leica expected in June

Rumours are circulating that Leica will announce a new digital rangefinder, the Leica MP, or M9-P, on June 21.

The new camera is expected to cost 700 USD more than the M9, with only cosmetic changes, a new finish, and new firmware.

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Bizarre iLeica - Leica iPhone camera

Leica i9 concept pairs iPhone, rangefinder body.

According to a report on photoradar.com someone has come up with the bright (!) idea of combining an iPhone with a Leica rangefinder.

Thought it was a very late April 1 joke (yet it was published on April 26).

Forget it, get a proper camera (An M9 would be good) and a separate phone.

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Leica X1 and Leica M9

DPreview's picture of the Leica X1






The Leica X1 seems to have drummed up an amazing amount of interest.

Searches to UKpix.com over the past few weeks have been dominated by people looking for information on this new digital camera.

More information on the UKpix sister website CameraGazette.com

The excellent website DPreview has a hands-on preview which is very interesting.

Meanwhile, demand for Leica's massively priced M9 has far outstripped supply.

Just goes to show that when people think the iconic camera maker has got something right, they are falling over themselves to spend thousands of pounds.

Clearly, there is still lots of money around.


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Camera News updates - September

Pentax launches K-x DSLR

An entry level digital SLR has been announced by Pentax. It features a 12.4 MP CMOS sensor, 11-point autofocus, live view and HD video. Available in October.

Pentax link

Firmware updates for
Panasonic G1 and GH1

Updates to the firmware for G1 and GH1 Panasonic cameras have been posted.

Firmware v1.2 for Lumix DMC-GH1

Firmware v1.4 for Lumix DMC-G1

Firmware update for
Panasonic 45-200mm lens

Updates for the Panasonic 45-200mm Lumix G Vario micro four thirds lens has been posted. Version 1.1 improves autofocus and image stabilisation.

Panasonic update

Adobe Lightroom 2.5 and
Camera Raw 5.5 released

Final versions of the updates are now available. Raw support includes the following cameras: Nikon D300S, Nikon D3000, Panasonic DMC-GF1, Olympus E-P1

Lightroom v2.5 (Windows)
Lightroom v2.5 (Mac)

Camera Raw v5.5 (Windows)
Camera Raw v5.5 (Mac)

Firmware updates for Olympus E-P1

Olympus has released a firmware update for the E-P1, digital Pen, Micro Four Thirds camera. There are also updates for the Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm and 17mm pancake lenses.
Updates can be downloaded via the Olympus Master/Studio software.

New Canon lens from Carl Zeiss

CZ has launched an 18mm F3.5 for Canon mount cameras.

Preview at Dpreview.com

September 9, 2009

Leica reveals M9 and X1

The new M9, a full-frame M-mount rangefinder (24 x 36mm) with an 18 megapixel sensor has been finally unveiled by Leica. At last, the CCD sensor developed by Kodak means that Leica M-mount lenses maintain their original field of view.

Leica M9 link

The new X1 (pictured) is a compact camera with a large 12MP CMOS sensor with ISO range of 100 to 3200

Leica X1 link

Leica factory tour from Dpreview

Dpreview, the superb camera website, went on a Leica factory tour.

See their report