Leica Camera AG, which is internationally recognized as the premium segment manufacturer of cameras and sport optics, recently unveiled its titanium offering – the Lieca M-P. This is the fifth annual edition to be made with titanium, a metal that lends the camera and lens set a ‘distinctive and refined look.’
The Lieca M-P set consists of a digital camera (Typ 240) and two lenses namely, Lieca Summicron-M 28 mm f/2 ASPH and a Leica APOSummicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH. Both lenses feature a special serial number. In the case of the Summicron-M 28 mm f/2 ASPH., the number exists on the retaining ring of the front element and, on the APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH., it is engraved on the bayonet ring.
Apart from that, the base plate and the control elements of this camera are machined from solid titanium. Its appearance is rounded off by body trim in full grain leather and a matching leather carrying strap.
The M-P Titanium is an upgraded version of the standard M-P which consists of 2GB of buffer memory, a sapphire crystal LCD cover and a 24MP full frame CMOS sensor.
The Leica M-P ‘Titanium’ set is available from October in selected Leica Stores and Boutiques and while, the pricing is yet to be announced; they are not expected to be any lower than $6,995 – the standard Lieca M-P price.
