Paul Smith and Leica collaborate on a new grey mock crocodile leather camera case for Spring 2012. The case comes in a great grey/purple color combination and features an adjustable camera strap. Paul Smith for Leica is embossed on the back of the case.

You can purchase the case now from the Paul Smith online store for 240 Euros.

Leica presents a new special edition version of the successful D-Lux line: the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium. The 10.1 megapixel compact camera comes with a silver-grey styling and the high-quality materials used further reinforce its refined appearance. It will be available from October 2011 and will come together with a premium titanium-colored leather case and the latest Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® professional image-processing software.

The special edition features the same advanced technical specifications of the standard model Leica D-Lux 5. An ideal tool for a wide variety of photographic opportunities, the D-Lux 5 Titanium incorporates a fast zoom lens with a focal length range from 24 to 90 mm (35 mm equivalent focal length).

With a wide viewing angle and 460,000 pixel resolution, the camera monitor displays extremely high quality images both before and after capture. Clearly laid-out functions and straightforward operation of its comprehensive range of features and manual settings ensure intuitive handling of the camera in all photographic situations, from creative image design to spontaneous spur-of-the-moment shots, or when using the 720 pixel HD video function.

The Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium’s offerings are expanded by a range of optional accessories. The Leica EVF1 electronic viewfinder is particularly useful when shooting under extreme lighting conditions. The Leica CF 22 accessory flash unit provides photographers with additional options for flash exposure and fill-in flash. A handgrip helps to ensure steady and safe handling of the camera.

Look out for the new camera in stores in the next couple of weeks.

Leica Camera Japan has announced a new limited edition M9-P in silver and red leather. Packaged with a Leica Elmarit M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH lens and red leather trimming, the camera will only be available only through the Futago Tamagawa Leica store in Tokyo. Limited to 30 pieces.

In an interesting collaboration, Leica has produced a limited edition version of the V-LUX 30 camera with Japanese designer Kunio Okawara for Isetan Men’s Residence. “Kunio Okawara is a mechanical designer in the Japanese anime industry. A mechanical designer is similar to a character designer, but the design is for robots, ships, and other mechanical items found in a particular show. Okawara was the first in the industry to be specifically credited as a mechanical designer.” Gundam is just one of the things that he has worked on in the past.

Celebrating the anniversary of Isetan Men’s Residence, the limited edition Leica V-LUX 30 ‘Okawara Factory’ will be released. (Via Openers/Wikipedia)

In a move likely to offend hardcore Leica fans, ColorWare is now offering custom colored Leica D-LUX 5 cameras for a mere $1200 USD. Overall there are 48 options to choose from (including metallic and pearl options) over 8 different parts of the camera. Head to ColorWare to pick your poison.

Finding a proper and nice looking case for your camera is still not very easy. But we can happily report today that help is on the way. Paul Smith presents a new series of cases for Leica cameras. Shown here are two cases made for the D-Lux 5, each limited to only 150 pieces worldwide, exclusively available from the Leica store in Mayfair and Paul Smith boutiques in the UK. (Selectism)

From Selectism – “Proving that mass manufacturing is not always the solution, Leica walks us through their facility to show us how each and every lens is made with exact precision by a highly trained technician.”

Leica has announced the M9-P rangefinder camera, an ultra-discreet version of their popular M9. Featuring the same compact size, full-frame, 18 megapixel sensor, sophisticated image processing and robust construction of the Leica M9, the M9-P adds a touch of minimalist styling.

The red dot logo and M9 lettering on the front have been omitted and replaced with the Leica name in classic script form engraved on the top plate. The body is finished with vulcanite leatherette, while the LCD screen includes a scratch-resistant, sapphire crystal covering.

The M9-P is compatible with nearly every Leica M lens produced since the line’s introduction in 1954 and will be available from Leica dealers in two different finishes, black paint or traditional silver chrome, beginning July 2011.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Vienna flagship store, Leica presents a range of limited edition versions of some of its most popular cameras. The limited edition range includes the M9-P, M3-P and the D-Lux 5. Each camera comes limited to only 20 pieces and is now available from the Austria based store.

Check out the other two cameras from the range after the jump.

Even though the Leica M9-P has not yet been officially announced, the first limited edition version is already out. Created to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Leica Ginza store in Tokyo, 100 Hammertone cameras have been produced and include an Elmarit M F2.8/28mm ASPH lens. The standard issue Leica M9-P will be released June 21, 2011.