
The Leica V-Lux 40 is a new compact camera that follows the V-Lux 30 in the point and shoot lineup. The V-Lux 40 sports a 15.3MP CMOS image sensor and a 20x zoom lens (24-480mm equivalent). The camera captures full-HD video and sports a built-in GPS module.
The Leica V-Lux 40 ships with Photoshop Elements 10 and Premiere Elements 10. Priced at $699, the V-Lux 40 is available here at B&H Photo.
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The Leica M Monochrom is a new 18MP, full frame, black-and-white-only digital camera. The sensor was designed from the ground up as a black and white sensor.
Per Leica, “As the sensor does not ‘see’ colors, every pixel records true luminance values – as a result, it delivers ‘true’ black-and-white images that are significantly sharper than comparable exposures from a camera with a color-sensitive sensor.”
The Leica M Monochrom should be available in July 2012 for $7950. Check B&H Photo for availability.
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Leica has unveiled a new adapter for the Leica S camera system. The adapter allows Leica S system users to mount Hasselblad H-system lenses on their cameras.
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The Leica V-Lux 3 is a new point and shoot superzoom camera featuring a 12.1MP CMOS image sensor and a 25-600mm equivalent zoom range. The V-Lux 3 is capable of RAW image capture and can capture full-res stills at 12 fps or 60 fps at 3.5MP. The V-Lux 3 also captures 1080/60p AVCHD video.
The V-Lux 3 is bundled with Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements licenses. The V-Lux 3 should be available in January. Check availability on Amazon.com.
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