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Interview with Jesko von Oeynhausen

Submitted by Double Negative on September 19, 2012 - 6:37am

Digital Photography Review interviews Jesko von Oeynhausen of Leica at Photokina 2012, which reveals some interesting tidbits. For example, Leica didn't want to call the new camera the M10, nor keep selling the M9 as-is so people wouldn't get the feeling that the "new" cameras make the old ones suddenly yesterday's news. Definitely worth a read.

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The M-E is As Budget As You'll See

Submitted by Double Negative on September 18, 2012 - 1:08pm

The new M-E body is Leica's answer to a low-cost M camera. Considering the price, we don't know if we'd actually call it a "budget camera" though. What separates it from the M9 and M9-P that came before it? Not much. Basically the frame preview lever and USB ports are missing and it gets an "anthracite grey" paint job with chrome controls. The price is still rather steep at $5,450 USD. But what else can we expect?

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New Voigtländer 21mm f/1.8 Ultron

Submitted by Double Negative on September 18, 2012 - 11:39am

At Photokina 2012, Voigtländer has announced a new M lens - the 21mm f/1.8 Ultron. At a relatively steep price (for Voigtländer lenses) of roughly $1,500 - it gives us a great option for a fast ultra wide lens. Read more below for the full specifications:

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Another Look at the New Leica M

Submitted by Double Negative on September 18, 2012 - 11:13am

Jean Gaumy has been a Magnum photographer for nearly 40 years. He explains his photographic process and his history with the Leica M System. He takes Leica Camera's latest offering, The Leica M, to Normandy where he captures the scenery: