Leica has unveiled three new cameras: The M-Monochrom, the X2 and the V-Lux 40.

The M-Monochrom is a black-and-white, full-frame rangefinder that according to Leica “enables photographers to capture images in outstanding black-and-white quality, setting entirely new standards.” It features an 18MP image sensor that does not ‘see’ colors which allows it to deliver better black-and-white images than a a color-sensitive sensor. It ships with a full version of the mono processing software Silver Efex 2. The Leica M Monochrom will be available from Leica dealers in late July 2012.

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The exclusive special edition Leica M9 Titanium is the result of collaboration with Walter de’Silva, the prominent automobile designer. Responsible for groundbreaking design concepts for the latest models from the Volkswagen Group, the chief designer and his Audi Design Team have re-interpreted the design of the LEICA M9 just as he envisaged it. The outcome is a unique camera with a new interpretation of the characteristic features of Leica rangefinder cameras, which lends precision engineering, unique style and solid titanium to extraordinary formal design.
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Leica has announced the LEICA V-LUX 20, a 12.1 effective megapixel digital compact camera with a powerful 12x optical zoom lens and built-in GPS tagging*, making it ideal for recording special memories when travelling – wherever you are in the world. The integrated, high-performance LEICA DC-VARIO-ELMAR 4.1-49.2mm f/3.3-4.9 ASPH. zoom lens with a focal range of 25-300mm (35mm equivalent) means the V-Lux 20 is perfect for any photographic situation. Whether shooting expansive landscapes, detailed close-ups or shots of distant subjects using the super-telephoto setting, the V-Lux 20 captures them all in breath-taking quality.
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Leica has unveiled a Safari special edition camera for D-LUX 4. This comes with a new olive drab, safari-style appearance that has also graced Leica’s high-end M8.2 rangefinder.

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Panasonic unveiled its new DMC-FX550 touchscreen digital camera which includes features designed to offer superior image quality and the ultimate in user convenience. Featuring a 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom and popular touchscreen operation on a large 3-inch LCD, the new addition proudly joins Panasonic Lumix slim and stylish FX series – making Panasonic Lumix a formidable choice whatever your shooting needs.

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