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In the event Leica’s $20,000 ‘Titan’ camera kit wasn’t enough to satiate your need for ultra-expensive cameras, fear not. Leica has announced it’s teaming up with Thai Beverage to release limited-edition gold Leica M10-P cameras to celebrate the coronation of King Maga Vajiralongkorn. Each kit will cost roughly $50,000.
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The limited-edition kit comes in two varieties. The first kit features an M10-P, an APO Summicron 50mm F2 ASPH and a Summilux 35mm F1.4 ASPH lens, all of which are gold-plated, with the M10-P featuring a yellow crocodile leather body wrap. The second kit features the M10-P with green crocodile leather and comes with only the APO Summicron 50mm F2 ASPH lens. Both models will feature a royal Thai emblem engraved on the top, with the serial number and serialization number engraved into the hotshoe mount.
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According to Photography Daily theme, 10 units of the yellow kit will be available and 20 units of the green kit will be available for an estimated $50,000 and $30,000, respectively. This would make these kits some of the priciest limited-edition versions Leica has ever released.
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Both kits will come in a luxurious wood box that locks with a key and a royal Thai insignia engraving on top. Inside, the camera and lens(es) will be securely placed within a suede-like material for safekeeping. All kits come with a hand-signed certificate of authenticity, signed by Thai Beverage President and CEO Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Leica Camera AG Chairman Dr. Andreas Kaufmann and Leica Camera AG CEO Matthias Harsch.
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Even if you do want to snag one of these super-limited-edition Leica kits, it’s not clear yet where they will be available to purchase. We have contacted Leica for additional pricing and availability information.
Author:
Gannon Burgett
Source: Dpreview
