Apparently this papercraft Leica M3 actually works when loaded with film, and as designer Matthew Nicholson plans to upload a tutorial at some point, you can put that to the test. Just don’t take it swimming. [Matthew Nicholson via Photojojo]
How do you make the beautiful, expensive Leica M9 even more beautiful and more expensive? Why, you add sapphire glass, chrome, and the tanned hide of a brown ostrich. Why does stunning always have to come at such a price? More »
There’s only one digital camera I haven’t shot that I’m dying to get my hands on: the Leica M9. This is how Leica puts the $US7000 digital rangefinder together. Watch closely for the artsy dust. [YouTube via A Continuous Lean] More »
A supposed shot of Leica’s M9—expected to be announced 9/9/09—complete with specs, was found on this Flickr page that’s now locked, and it looks way interesting: a full-frame 18MP CCD sensor. Oh, and what’s this, the Leica X1? More »
Hardcore photo geeks know that Leica’s M9 is supposedly due out on 09/09/09 (exactly one 9 less cool than the Sega Dreamcast’s release). Now the company’s second digital offering has been captured in several blurry shots from a promo. More »
