Camera lenses are some of the most difficult and time consuming parts to make -- no wonder why good lenses are so expensive, they often cost a lot more than the camera, and often, they're worth it. A great prime lens easily costs over $1,000, while great zoom lenses can cost many times more. The above ...
Some of you might remember when we reported on the WVIL, a device that we thought was fake, but is probably real. It is a way of pairing something with a camera with something else to take pictures, and this is another way with a Leica i9 with an iPhone 4. The Leica ...
Technically speaking, the Leica M9 isn't better than regular DSLRs, like the Nikon D3s and the Canon 1Ds, even the new D7000. However, the Leica M9 costs a lot more than those two -- $7,000 M9 is about $2,000 more than the D3s, but why is it still more popular with photographers than the Nikon. ...
It was just made known that the Leica has released a firmware update for their S system lens that optimizes performance. But that's not all, Leica has also taken the time to announce that their Image Shuttle image edition software has been updated that not only optimizes compatibility with the current S2 firmware but also improves the ...
Most of us will never get the chance to unbox a high end DSRL like the Nikon D3s, let alone a $30,000 Leica M9 Titanium, for which you can see an unboxing video above. Even the manual booklet looks expensive.
When it comes to photography the actual camera itself is only the beginning. Past that you need various lenses, dependable storage and perhaps even expensive software to finalize the project. While we'll save the latter two for another time, Ricoh has just made an announcement that is sure to please owners of the GXR. According to ...
Leica is known for making some very expensive high-end cameras (they're all known for strapping their logo on Panasonic cameras and selling them for a premium). A new concept from Leica, or rather, from Leica fan and 3D animator Pirela Neuman, is the R10, successor to the classic Leica film camera, the R9. Of course, ...
Leica has just come forth today to formally announce the BMW edition X1 digital camera. This camera features a 12 megapixel CMOS sensor, F2.9 24mm optics, a specialized BMW skin and branding on top of the camera. Aside form that, it's feature for feature exactly the same as the normal Leica X1 camera which retails ...
A vintage Leica model MP-36, which belonged to noted Swedish photographer Leif Engberg, has been sold on eBat for a staggering $104,000. You can check out the auction here. the Leica MP-36 was made in the late 1960s, as far as we know. However, it'll be hard to find any film for it, if that's ...
Going behind the scenes to see how your favorite gadgets and gizmos are made is always exciting, and it's definitely the case with the Leica M9, Leica's $7,000 flagship camera. The German camera maker takes us behind the scenes at their Leica factory and shows the intricate steps it takes to assemble the M9. Check ...
