Monthly Archives: October 2011

New Leica store in the Netherlands

By LR admin | Published: October 19, 2011

Well, not really a brand new store – after 42 years in the business, the Leica Shop previously located in Noordwijk moved to a new location in Lisse. Here are some pictures of the new facility. I will have a separate post on the huge 350kg stainless steel Leica in the front:

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Leica sells 44% to Blackstone

By LR admin | Published: October 19, 2011

    Not really a big surprise since Leica has been looking for a sell since they turned around their finances. Why sell only 44%? My guess is that way Dr. Kaufmann can still own the majority (51%) of the company (he owned 95% of Leica’s stock: 95%-44% =51%). Here is the full press release: Leica [...]

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Leica announces Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium ‘Special Edition’

By LR admin | Published: October 18, 2011

New Leica D-Lux 5 limited edition (1500 units produced), US pricing should be around $1,200.00: Versatile digital compact camera in titanium styling with luxury leather case 18 October 2011: Leica Camera AG has today announced a special edition of its successful D-Lux 5 digital camera: the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium. This elegantly-designed compact camera, with [...]

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Tamarkin auction to include the “Leica Gun” and Hemingway’s Leica camera

By LR admin | Published: October 15, 2011

Tamarkin’s rare camera auction will take place on Sunday, October 30 and will feature some rare Leica cameras: About the “the Leica gun”: Leica Telephoto Assembly RIFLE, known as “the Leica Gun” or, in Germany, as the“Leica Gewehr.” A product of the E. Leitz agency in New York in the 1930s, the Leica Rifle is the rarest of all accessories. [...]

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Leica M7 Xinhai Revolution limited edition launched in China

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2011

Leica Camera launched a new Leica M7 Xinhai Revolution limited edition in China: “On 10 October, Leica launched in China a limited edition M7 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution. Distinguished guests were invited to witness the launch of this camera in the ex-residence of Song Ching Ling. Clad in green leather, this edition [...]

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