Leica X2

Leica X2 ($1,995)

Leica Camera AG presents the X2, a new addition to the X-line of compact digital cameras. Handmade at Leica’s headquarters in Germany, the Leica X2 features a new APS-C-format professional CMOS image sensor with over 16.5 megapixels (effective 16.2 MP). In combination with the high-performance Leica Elmarit 24 mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens, a classic focal length for photojournalism, this sensor ensures maximum image quality and sparkling brilliance. With its refined styling and high-performance technical features, the Leica X2 offers unsurpassed performance in a compact package.

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Leica iPhone i9 Concept

Leica x iPhone

Here’s a pretty awesome concept from BlackDA that turns your iPhone into a Leica lookalike. The Leica i9 concept includes a full rangefinder style housing that attaches to the iPhone 30-pin connector for full functionality. Although this will probably never be approved by Leica, it’s still a pretty darn cool concept.

(via Leica Rumors)

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Leica M9 Titanium

Leica M9 Titanium

The Leica M9 Titanium ($29,000) designed by Walter de’Silva, chief designer of the Audi Design Team. Engineered entirely out of solid titanium, this Leica M9 Titanium also features a special coating derived from sapphire-crystal glass to resist scratches. Other features include an LED assisted view finder, a carrying holster and a Nappa leather hand grab. This special edition is strictly limited to just 500 cameras worldwide and is offered as a set together with a LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens,

Leica M9 Titanium

Leica M9 Titanium

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Leica M9 Neiman Marcus Edition Camera

Leica M9

The Leica M9 just got even more expensive. With exquisite craftsmanship, premium digital technology, and the international pedigree of photography leader Leica, this gift is simply one of the finest cameras in the world. Limited to a worldwide edition of just 50, the Leica M9 Neiman Marcus Edition ($17,500) is the only camera that combines the classic Leica M shooting experience with the latest digital technology. It also is the world’s only digital rangefinder camera with interchangeable lenses and a full-frame 18 megapixel sensor to capture ultrahigh resolution images

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LEICA V-LUX 20 Digital Camera

Leica V-Lux 20

Leica Camera AG has announced the LEICA V-LUX 20 ($660), a 12.1 effective megapixel digital compact camera with a powerful 12x optical zoom lens and built-in GPS tagging*, making it ideal for recording special memories when travelling – wherever you are in the world.

The integrated, high-performance LEICA DC-VARIO-ELMAR 4.1-49.2mm f/3.3-4.9 ASPH. zoom lens with a focal range of 25-300mm (35mm equivalent) means the V-Lux 20 is perfect for any photographic situation. Whether shooting expansive landscapes, detailed close-ups or shots of distant subjects using the super-telephoto setting, the V-Lux 20 captures them all in breath-taking quality.

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