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January 25th, 2010, 08:05
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You know how Leica marks itself out with its typically subdued matte black finishes (http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/leica-s2-p-unboxed-on-video-produces-sample-shots/) and old school designs (http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/leica-gets-official-with-m9-and-x1-cameras-hands-on-ensue/)? Well, in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, the camera company has decided to go a bit crazy and punish reward us with this 24 carat gold-plated shooter. Limited to a run of 60, each hallmarked with a year between 1949 and 2009, the Golden Camera is encased in red calfskin, bears an inscription of Mao Zedong's favorite slogan, and sports a Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 lens. To max out the gaudiness, you also get a wooden box to store your equipment in. Sold exclusively in mainland China, these will cost 199,900 Chinese Yuan ($29,300) each, though Leica is also bringing out limited edition M8.2 and D-Lux 4 models -- sans any precious metals -- for the more budget-conscious patriots out there. Check 'em out after the break, or hit the source link for even more.Continue reading Leica MP Golden Camera celebrates 60th anniversary of Chinese republic (http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/leica-mp-golden-camera-celebrates-60th-anniversary-of-chinese-re/)
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You know how Leica marks itself out with its typically subdued matte black finishes (http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/leica-s2-p-unboxed-on-video-produces-sample-shots/) and old school designs (http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/leica-gets-official-with-m9-and-x1-cameras-hands-on-ensue/)? Well, in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, the camera company has decided to go a bit crazy and punish reward us with this 24 carat gold-plated shooter. Limited to a run of 60, each hallmarked with a year between 1949 and 2009, the Golden Camera is encased in red calfskin, bears an inscription of Mao Zedong's favorite slogan, and sports a Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 lens. To max out the gaudiness, you also get a wooden box to store your equipment in. Sold exclusively in mainland China, these will cost 199,900 Chinese Yuan ($29,300) each, though Leica is also bringing out limited edition M8.2 and D-Lux 4 models -- sans any precious metals -- for the more budget-conscious patriots out there. Check 'em out after the break, or hit the source link for even more.Continue reading Leica MP Golden Camera celebrates 60th anniversary of Chinese republic (http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/leica-mp-golden-camera-celebrates-60th-anniversary-of-chinese-re/)
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