The Leica M Monochrom: Is Leica Pricing Out Its Loyal Customers with an $8,000 Black-and-White Camera?

Leica has gotten a lot of press in the last few days between the record-breaking auction of a 1923 Series-0 camera for nearly $3 million , to the announcement of a digital rangefinder that shoots only in black and white: the 18-megapixel Leica M Monochrom ($7,950).   Reading these reports including what we’ve written here on Imaging Resource , I must admit my initial reaction was bafflement, followed by sadness

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Source for Olympus E-M5 viewfinder revealed

Last February, Olympus announced its first OM-D series Micro Four Thirds camera, the Olympus E-M5 . Like the PEN-series cameras before it, the retro-styled Olympus M5 draws a parallel with an iconic product line from the company’s history: the film-based OM-series cameras.

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Monkey begone! Tenba case says no to airline surcharges

Tenba Introduces New Roadie II Hybrid New Roadie II Hybrid converts instantly from rolling case to backpack North White Plains, NY – April 2, 2012 – Leading the way in carrying solutions for over 30 years, Tenba announces that is has introduced a new Roadie II Hybrid case.

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Custom SLR Solves Strap/Tripod Problem With M-Plate System

There are two kinds of photographers in this world. One kind attaches their straps to the camera eyelets and the other to the tripod socket. If you use your tripod socket for your strap, you’ve have to remove your strap to use a tripod

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Lensbaby Introduces the Edge 80 Optic

While the new Lensbaby Edge 80 resembles the recently released Sweet 35, it’s a completely different optical experience. And we’re not just talking about the focal length, which happens to be ideal for portraiture

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Industry leader Michihiro Yamaki of Sigma Corporation dies

It’s with great sadness that we observe the death of a true industry leader, Michihiro Yamaki, founder and CEO of Sigma Corporation. Mr. Yamaki almost single-handedly created the third-party lens business as we know it today.

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Sigma Corporation of America announces world’s first 1:1 180mm F2.8 macro lens

New fast and stabilized lens announced at Consumer Electronics Show 2012 RONKONKOMA, NY and LAS VEGAS, NV Jan. 9, 2012 – Sigma Corporation, a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses , cameras and flashes , is pleased to announce the Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM , the world’s first 180mm macro lens that offers a magnification ratio of 1:1 and a large maximum aperture of F2.8.

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Happy Holidays from dpreview

The entire team at dpreview would like to wish all our readers Happy Holidays, Season’s Greetings, Merry Christmas or whatever you say in your part of the world. As we celebrate our 13th anniversary we’re thrilled with the changes we’ve made to the site in 2011 and are looking forward to another exciting year in 2012, with even more new features in the pipeline and of course even more of the high quality content that made this site what it is today.

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What Tech Gear Should You Bring on a Round the World (RTW) Trip?

With all the restrictions on flying these days, figuring out what kind of tech gear to pack when heading out of town is problematic for many. Nearly every airline charges for checking bags, so traveling light has become very popular for many. But what about those who are planning a round the world trip ?

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Going In Style Adapter Plugs

Going In Style Adapter Plugs – High quality adapter plugs to keep your electronics safe If you’re only going to one country or if you’re traveling and really want to know that your converter will work, check out Going In Style’s adapter plugs . Going In Style has an adapter for every country from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and they are a bit more heavy duty than those adapter kits with interchangeable plugs. Available in both grounded and non-grounded types, Going In Style adapter plugs adapt your electronics to fit the different shaped outlets found around the world

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