Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Leica friends, the photokina 1998 in Cologne has opened http://www.leica-camera.com/photokina/phkina_e.htm and we are very pleased to be able to present a whole array of highly interesting new products on this occasion. Today the LEICA M-sytem: http://www.leica-camera.com/m_system/mobjn_e.htm The new LEICA M6 TTL-models feature a number of handling improvements and now also enable TTL-controlled flash photography. http://www.leica-camera.com/m_system/mobjn_e.htm#m6ttl Matching the camera (and the LEICA R8 as well), a compact and comprehensively equipped dedicated flash unit is now available, the LEICA SF20. http://www.leica-camera.com/m_system/mobjn_e.htm#sf20 As if to underline our motto for this years photokina, "Leica. Optics make the difference." outstanding new lenses further enhance the LEICA M-sytem's capabilities. The LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-M f/2/90mm ASPH. combines - as the first Leica lens ever - an apochromatical correction with the utilization of an aspherical lens surface resulting in unprecedented imaging power in one of the most popular focal length ranges. http://www.leica-camera.com/m_system/mobjn_e.htm#apo90asph The LEICA APO-TELYT-M f/3,4/135mm offers this picture quality in the LEICA M-system's longest focal length. http://www.leica-camera.com/m_system/mobjn_e.htm#apo135 Those who prefer the silver chrome- and titanium versions of the LEICA M6 can now choose between additional lenses in matching finish. LEICA ELMARIT-M f/2.8/21mm ASPH. silver chrome finish LEICA ELMARIT-M f/2.8/24mm ASPH. silver chrome finish LEICA ELMARIT-M f/2.8/90mm titanium finish http://www.leica-camera.com/m_system/mobjn_e.htm#2124_silbern Tomorrow we will continue with the new products in the LEICA R-system. We wish you fun reading! Leica Camera AG, CPR cpr@leica-camera.com http://www.leica-camera.com/ - - Leica Newsletter v1.1