The Stolen Leica M3

A couple of years ago, I ran across an eBay auction for a Leica M3 and a whole host of lenses. It was a package that was worth well over $4,000, but featured a “BUY IT NOW” price of only $100. I’ve fallen for the whole “It’s too good to be true” thing before, but figured there was no harm in sending an email and inquiring. Hours later, I found myself on the phone with an elderly woman in San Francisco.

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Serious Memory Cards

Hell on memory cards? These little bastards are for you… These Samsung cards are water, shock, and magnet proof. They are available in 16 and 8 gig sizes for a pretty decent price.

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Rokform Rokstand

Reader submitted… Looking for a really expensive overkill of an iPad/iPhone stand? Rokform has you covered. And I have to admit, it’s pretty damned cool looking.

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Olympus OM-D

A lot of people think this camera is going to change the world of street shooting. I’m not one of them, but I dig it all the same. Essentially, the OM-D (that will officially be released later today) is a micro 4/3 camera with an unmatchable auto-focus system, external view finder, 16mp sensor, and classic looks. Expect a street price of around $1200 for the body only.

The news should break here today.

Fujifilm X-Pro 1

So, you just thought you wanted a Fuji X100. In reality, you’ve been waiting on this… A pseudo-rangefinder with interchangeable lenses for less than the $12k a Leica M9 kit will set ya back. This could change the game fellas…

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The iPhone Head Gasket

So I got my new iPhone 4s and instantly began looking for a minimal, yet effective case. In the past, I’ve always used Incase slip cases and while they are great at protecting your phone, you are left with a generic form factor that hides the gorgeous lines designed by Apple. This time around, I wanted something different.

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PlugBug

If you travel a lot, you totally get this. Essentially, the PlugBug is an extension to your stock Apple laptop charger that allows you to charge both your laptop and your iOS device. I want it.

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Leica Telephoto Assembly RIFLE

How’s this for a rare Leica accessory? That’s a IIIa you see there all buttoned up against the stock. It’s all part of a kit that was made in very limited numbers in the 1930’s. Details here.