Monthly Archives: July 2009

Only for golfers (Leica rangefinder for golf)

By LR admin | Published: July 13, 2009

New Leica Pinmaster (white) rangefinder for golf, will be out early August, 2009.

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White Leica M8 limited edition unboxing

By LR admin | Published: July 9, 2009

David Farkas posted some pictures of what’s in the box of the limited edition white Leica M8. It seems that the camera is selling well given the price tag of $8500 and 275 units worldwide. You can contact him if you are interested since he will be receiving some more in the next few weeks.

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Winner of the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2009 announced

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2009

“The first prize in this year’s highly prestigious photographic competition, the ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2009’, goes to the 28-year-old photographer Mikhael Subotzky from South Africa. His prize-winning portfolio, under the title of ‘Beaufort West’, shows scenes from the South African town of the same name.” You can see the wining photos @ leica-oskar-barnack-preis.de Award ceremony […]

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The quest for the biggest lens continues

By LR admin | Published: July 6, 2009

This is just an update on the series of previous posts about the biggest/most expensive lens in the world. After Leica (1600mm) and Zeiss (1700mm), now it seems that Canon will be the winner with 5200mm/f14 lens (the picture is from eBay – this lens was for sale a while ago): Now I know how “Canon” […]

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Leica & PhaseOne: divorced

By LR admin | Published: July 3, 2009
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Underwater housing options for Leica D-Lux 4

By LR admin | Published: July 3, 2009

I did a small research on the available Underwater housing options for Leica D-Lux 4. I may buyt one in the future for more detailed review. Feel free to share your own experience (if you have one). 1. The first option (and the best option in my opinion) is from 10bar. The price is around […]

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Leica M9 to use Canon sensor?

By LR admin | Published: July 1, 2009

The Leica M9 may be using a version of the 5D Mark II sensor. The rumor is that Canon and Leica are in negotiations for a full frame sensor that will be used in the upcoming Leica M9.

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L-Camera TV #3: Hessenpark member meeting

By LR admin | Published: July 1, 2009

Here is the video version of the Hessenpark member meeting: L-Camera TV #3 – Hessenpark Member Meeting from Andreas Jürgensen on Vimeo.

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