Leica M10 Available for Pre-Order:

So, I’m sure most of you already heard about the new Leica M10 :).  It’s definitely exciting, and I actually love the fact that it is staying so pure and true to rangefinder photography.  It’s an M that is reduced to its essentials.  It’s even thinner than its digital predecessors.  In my opinion, this is how an M should be like.  24 MP is perfectly fine.  All they really needed to do was work on the electronics, which they did.  They also streamlined the functions, and controls of the M.  If I was in the market for a new M, I would jump on the M10 in a heartbeat!  Here are some key points:

• Slim like an analog M.
• New 24MP CMOS sensor with extended ISO range: 100-50,000 ISO.
• Maestro II processor.
• Improved viewfinder: field of view enlarged by 30%, magnification factor of 0.73, eye relief distance increased.
• 2 gb buffer and 5 fps.
• Simplified design: ISO dial on top, only three buttons on back.
• Weather resistant against light showers and dust.
• First M-Camera with an integrated WLAN module.
• Focus peaking
• Lower price of $6,595

Pre-ordering is already available here:

Leica M10 at B&H Photo silver or black

Leica M10 at Adorama silver or black

What do all of you long time Leica users think?  Do you like the new M10?  Feel free to let me know in the comments section.

Featured Deals on Fuji X-T2 And Fuji X-Pro2!:

There are two great deals going on if you’re planning on buying an X-T2 or X-Pro2.  If you get the X-T2 with the VPB-XT2 Vertical Booster Grip, and the X-Pro2 with the XF 23mm f2, you can get a nice discount:

$230 off Fuji X-T2 with the Vertical Booster Grip at B&H Photo/Adorama

$250 off Fuji X-Pro2 with an XF 23mm f2 at B&H Photo/Adorama

Man, I should’ve waited to buy my X-T2 because I also bought the vertical grip :).  Oh well, I did get some good use out of it over the past few months.  Fuji is also making the X-Pro2 more and more desirable to me.  Btw, if any of you want to see my reviews of the products above, check out the links below:

X-T2 Review, X-Pro2 Review, Vertical Booster Grip Review, and XF 23mm f2 Review

Fuji X-Pro2 Graphite and X-T2 Graphite Silver Edition Launch:

Fujifilm have finally released an X-T2 Graphite Silver Edition.  But what is surprising is that Fuji also released a graphite version of their X-Pro2.  It looks different than the X-T2 Graphite Silver Edition, and in my opinion, it’s really a fantastic color for the X-Pro2. [continue reading…]

My Leica 50mm Summilux-SL f1.4 ASPH Arrived Today!:

This is a short post because right now, I’m getting ready to meet Bob from Bergen County Camera.  Why am I going?  Because ladies and gentlemen, Bob has my 50mm Summilux-SL ASPH waiting for me :)!  I’ve been patiently impatiently waiting for this lens for quite some time.  It was one of the reasons why I decided to get an SL in the first place.

Those who frequent my blog regularly know that the 50mm focal length is my favorite, and the only 50mm lens I have a crazy obsession for isn’t a Noctilux or an APO, it has always been the 50mm Summilux ASPH for the M.  For me, it’s the perfect combination of superb optics, speed, size, build quality, and Leica rendering.  Leica has been hyping the new 50mm Summilux-SL ASPH for quite some time, and descriptions like new reference, and statement lens have been drilled into my head.  Those are pretty big words from a camera manufacturer already known for making some of the best optics out there.  The new SL lenses are all about no compromise optics and build.  It’s about breaking new boundaries in lens design, etc., which is one of the reasons why I’m willing to live with the larger size, and another reason why I decided to get an SL.  If that’s the case, this new 50mm Summilux-SL ASPH is probably going to be pretty spectacular to say the least.

So, you CAN bet I will be reviewing the new 50mm Summilux-SL ASPH!  I will make it my first priority, and I will be sure to take a lot of pictures for my review.  I won’t rush it because I want this to be as informative as possible given the insane price tag (I mentioned when I bought my SL that I would be eating ramen for a year but after this lens, I may just be able to afford the soup base) but at the same time, it’ll come out as soon as possible given that there are probably some SL owners eager to see if this lens is for them.  Anyway, have to go, and sorry for just a pic of the box.  Will post more when I get my hands on it!