Monthly Archives: August 2009

Leica Day on 09.09.09

By LR admin | Published: August 31, 2009

Update: Glazer’s Camera in Seattle, WA will also have a Leica day. Today I received an invitation to take part of the Leica Day on 09.09.09 to “experience Leica’s latest innovations at an exciting event“. The text still implies to multiple products: “…will introduce the next generation of Leica products“. The event will take place […]

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Are those the first Leica M9 pictures?

By LR admin | Published: August 31, 2009

It did not take long until online forums started to buzz about the potential Leica M9 pictures in the latest promotional video from Leica (look for 0:54- 0:58 portion of the video):

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Leica M9 now semiofficial!

By LR admin | Published: August 31, 2009

Leica has setup a website with a special live webcast scheduled for 09.09.09: The unveiling of new products on September 9th was announced by Leica’s CEO Rudi Spiller. Here is the text: “Time and time again, Leica has made history with its superior quality cameras and lenses. And, each time, the innovations and developments made throughout the […]

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Production model of Leica S2 on 09.09.09

By LR admin | Published: August 31, 2009

Sorry, I got the wrong translation. The news is that a production model of the S2 will be avaiable during the scheduled events on 09.09.09.

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Be there! (to see the new Leica products on 09.09.09)

By LR admin | Published: August 30, 2009

I found this info on the Internet (secret location for now with the hope to get more in the next few days): Samy’s Camera (Hollywood location?) store has been chosen for the West coast unveiling of the new Leica products on 09.09.09. My gut feeling says three new products (I had a dream about a medium […]

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Leica S2 System Launch

By LR admin | Published: August 28, 2009

Leica S2 System launch event (free) With Amy Kosh, Leica S2 product specialist: Friday, Sept 11, 11:00 am & 12:00 pm (45min sessions), Vistek Toronto Link for more info

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Stores taking pre-orders for Leica M9

By LR admin | Published: August 28, 2009

M9 From a LeicaRumors reader: “I thought I would share that I just pre-ordered my M9 from a Leica store in Frankfurt, as I am planning to travel through Frankfurt shortly after September 9th. The price is 5,500 Euro, but you get a 19% VAT refund when you leave Europe. And by the way it […]

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Another white Leica…

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2009

Updated: I was asked to remove some of the information and images from this post. Unfortunately I cannot discuss the reasons behind that move. Here we have another white Lieca M8 which is slightly different from the officially announced model: The differences: the original white M8 has a white shutter speed dial and the character of […]

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