M Magazine Issue 2 has been released in print as well as the free online and app editions. M Magazine is an ad-free publication that showcases the work of Leica photographers with images and thought provoking interviews. Hit the jump for more information!
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New Leica Monochrom (Typ 246) DNG Files Will Break Apple Photos App
Leica has issued a service advisory for a compatibility issue between the new Monochrom (Typ 246) and Apple’s Photos App. Attempting to load any DNG files from the new Leica Monochrom into the Photos App will cause the library to crash continually with the potential loss of all files! Hit the jump for more info.
Leica Sale – US Customers Save 12% On Most Leica Gear
Hot on the heels of the Leica Monochrom announcement, Leica USA has announced a 12% savings on virtually everything they sell until May 31, 2015. The Leica sale is for US customers only and does not include the new Monochrom or special edition cameras and lenses. Hit the jump for more info.
New Leica Monochrom Is Basically An M-P Only Black And Whitier
The new Leica Monochrom (Typ 246) has been announced and will be available in stores on May 7, 2015 for $7450 USD. By the look of things it’s just a black chrome version of the Leica M-P with a black and white only sensor. Is this Leica’s next classic rangefinder that every street shooter will want to own? Hit the jump for more details.
Video: 3 Minutes Of Leica Porn (SFW)
Spring has sprung, the grass has riz. And here’s three minutes of unadulterated Leica porn from Magazine <B>. Totally SFW. Unless you work for Canon. Then you’re on your own. Hit the jump to watch the video.
Current Leica Rebates Re-Extended To 04-30-2015
The current rebates on Leica M bodies and lenses has been extended to April 30, 2015. This rebate was originally supposed to expire in January so you have to wonder why Leica doesn’t just permanently reduce the price of their cameras. Either way you can still save $750 on Leica M bodies (including the aging but wonderous Monochrom). Hit the jump for all the details.
Lenny Kravitz Leica M-P Correspondent Set Shows A Little Brass
The rumor sites have been buzzing about this one for weeks and today Leica made the Lenny Kravitz Leica M-P Correspondent Set official. The set includes a pre-brassed Leica M-P, plus a matching 35mm Summicron and 50mm Summilux on top of a custom strap and hand made carry case. A total of 125 sets are avaialable world wide for a whopping $24,500 USD! Hit the jump for all the details.
Leica M-P Safari Set: It’s Not Easy Being Green
Leica Camera just announced the Leica M-P Safari Set featuring an olive green M-P body and Silver Summicron-M 35mm lens with matching round metal lens hood, leather strap and more. The handsome limited edition set sells for $1300 less than buying the plain old M-P and lens on their own. Hit the jump for all the details!
I SHOT IT Street Photography Contest Ends In 4 Days
The first ever I SHOT IT street photography contest closes in 4 short days and there are currently just over 500 entries. Dig deep in your archive and submit your best images in for a chance to win a brand new Leica X (Typ 113) plus a cash prize! Hit the jump for more info.
Current Leica Rebates Extended To 03-31-2015, M Monochrom Rebate Added
There’s been a lot of back and forth with Leica prices over the past week with Leica announcing and then retracting a price increase at the end of January. We’ve been able to confirm that there will be no price increase and that all current Leica rebates plus a new M Monochrom rebate will be in effect until the end of March. Hit the jump for all the details.