Monthly Archives: November 2013

Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction to take place on December 8, 2013

The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on December 8, 2013. Featured will be a Leica M4-2 Safari outfit, a prototype which was not eventually manufactured by Leica, a mint Leica M4 KE-7A with a mis-engraving, two 50mm Noctilux f/1.2 lenses, E. Leitz Canada prototypes lenses, a grey Leica IIIc(K) and more. Here are […]

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Jony Ive and Marc Newson on the one of a kind Leica M (RED) camera

In this video Jony Ive and Marc Newson briefly talk about the one of a kind Leica M (RED) camera that will be auctioned for charity on November 23:

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New Leica stores in Qatar and London

Gulf Times reported that Leica Camera AG has partnered with Qatar’s Abu Issa Group to launch their products in the country. A new Leica Boutique has been setup on the ground floor of the Blue Salon building on Suhaim Bin Hamad Street. Leica also opened a new store in London located in the Burlington Arcade.

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New firmware update for the Leica S2/S2-P

Leica released new firmware update LLF016 for the S2/S2-P medium format camera that improves the performance of the Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH lens. You can download the firmware at the Leica Owners’ Area.

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Leica announces partnership with Red Bull Illume

   Leica is pleased to announce their official partnership with Red Bull Illume – the world’s largest international photography competition dedicated to action and adventure sports. The first exhibition tour stop in the U.S. will begin in Scottsdale, Arizona on November 14, 2013. A showcase of the most exciting and creative action sports photography on […]

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Destinations In Focus: capture the world with Leica & Exclusive Resorts

Leica is pleased to announce a first of its kind collaboration with Exclusive Resorts, the world’s foremost private destination club for luxury vacations. Combining the inspirational and educational experience of a Leica Akademie workshop with the five-star luxury and personalized service of a members-only stay in an Exclusive Resorts villa. This collaboration presents an extraordinary […]

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Video: Inside Leica Store Vienna with Peter Coeln

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