Monthly Archives: December 2008

Leica D-Lux 4 battery promotion

By LR admin | Published: December 16, 2008

Well, Leica marketing department is not doing it, so I will promote this special offer for them: Free Leica D-Lux 4 battery (North America only) Read the small print for more details – my local dealer told me that I can still use this promotion with the ongoing Leica mail-in rebate. Leica’s website provides more […]

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Leica R10 is coming in 2009 acording to Dr. Kaufmann

By LR admin | Published: December 15, 2008

I came across this Leica article – in English: …But good, says Kaufmann and looks very pleased, he and his team have already few funny surprises prepared: First next year will come the R 10 – speculations for this model have been circulating the Internet for years…

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Leica UK to increase prices in January 2009?

By LR admin | Published: December 14, 2008

I read this post on dpreview – Leica UK is planning to increase prices in January 2009 because of the weak pound. Anyone from the UK got some solid info on this potential price increase?

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LEICA C-LUX 3 by Zadig & Voltaire now official

By LR admin | Published: December 14, 2008

As reported earlier, the Leica C-Lux by Zadig & Voltair is now official. Price: € 670 (US $900). Via Leica France and Zadig & Voltaire

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Memory cards deals (SD & CF)

By LR admin | Published: December 13, 2008

Abe’s of Maine have some good deals on memory cards (mail-in rebate). Use “LOYALTY10” coupon, for an additional $10 off. 4-Gigabyte SD card 8-Gigabyte SD card 8-Gigabyte high speed SD card 4-Gigabyte CF card 8-Gigabyte CF card You can download the rebate here: Mail in Rebates for $60-$90 on Sandisk Memory cards. Use LOYALTY10 for […]

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The largest telephoto lens in the world is not a Leica

By LR admin | Published: December 13, 2008

I know this is old news, but a reader pointed out to me (thanks Andreas) that the Leica APO-TELYT-R 1:5.6/1600mm may not be the most expensive lens in the world. Take a look at this monster – Zeiss Apo Sonnar T 4/1700mm: The “tiny” black cube at the end of the lens is a Hasselblad […]

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Leica D-Lux 4 Titanium limited edition US pricing

By LR admin | Published: December 12, 2008

Leica D-Lux 4 Titanium limited edition US price will be $999 (or $998) – $150 more than the regular Leica D-Lux 4. This price includes the leather case. The current ongoing Leica D-Lux 4 rebate (US only) will NOT be valid for the Titanium limited edition, so you will be paying a total of $300 […]

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