Leica M Edition 100 Set at Bergen County Camera:
I was speaking to Bob at Bergen County Camera, which is the camera store and Leica Boutique dealer that I’ve been going to for many years, and he told me that they are getting the Leica M Edition 100 set! I think there’s only like 20 sets being sent to the U.S., so if you’re interested, you should definitely give him a call! Here’s more info from Leica:
“The Leica M Edition 100 brings together a purely mechanical rangefinder camera for film photography – the Leica M-A – with a digital Leica M (Leica M Monochrom) in one set. Both cameras stand as symbols for the origins of Leica photography and the present day. The Leica M-A, with technical specifications based on the currently available Leica MP film camera. Alternatively, the second camera, a Leica M Monochrom, is the contemporary variation of the theme composed a century ago by Oskar Barnack. This is the first time that stainless steel has been employed for the visible metallic elements of Leica products. The set also includes three Leica Summilux-M lenses with focal lengths of 28, 35 and 50 mm and will be supplied in a black anodized aluminium case. The cameras and lenses will be available exclusively as sets from Leica Stores and Boutiques and strictly limited to 101 sets.”
Personally, I really like this set because of the stainless steel finish :). For me, this is what makes this set one of the nicer and more unique special editions to come from Leica in a long time. Having the 35mm Lux ASPH, the 50mm Lux ASPH, the brand new 28mm Summilux ASPH, and a new model called the M-A all in one set doesn’t hurt either :). Anyway, for those interested in purchasing the Leica M Edition 100 set, give Bob a call at (800)-841-4118.
Hey Patrick;
I’m not usually overly impressed by Leica “special editions”, but this one seems genuinely meaningful. That M-A is super-cool – always have been partial to MP variants.
An aside: stainless steel made a small but significant foray into high-end, custom steel bicycles, beginning in 2006 or so. I currently use a custom bike made from Reynolds 953 stainless steel tubing. Stainless is a remarkable material, very strong, especially compared to the old brass top plates on Leica’s.
Hey Marco!
Same here; I always loved the MP variants for the most part. One of my favorites is the recently released olive green version with the chrome 35mm that came out to commemorate the opening of the Kyoto store in Japan.
I definitely like the stainless steel finish. I think it makes it more unique than just making a different color camera with an engraving. And as you said, it’s a tough material.
Take care!
Patrick