Monthly Archives: October 2009

Leica expects double digit sales growth in Malaysia

By LR admin | Published: October 10, 2009

“This year, we are expecting a 25 per cent growth in some products and we are very sure we can achieve the total sum” said the Sales Director for Asia Pacific, Sunil Kaul. This success is expected based on the new M9, X1 and S2 models. Source

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Lumix GF1 + Leica Visoflex + 3,5/65mm Elmar (macro head)

By LR admin | Published: October 7, 2009

You can find Leica Visoflex for USD 100+ on eBay: Panasonic Lumix GF1 SLR-Edition Originally uploaded by Reality Scanner

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Another Leica store to open in Tokyo

By LR admin | Published: October 6, 2009

Leica Camera Japan will open a new pilot store on the 5th floor of the south wing of the Tamagawa Takashimayashopping center in Tokyo on October 23rd, 2009. The address is Tokyo Setagaya Ward Tamagawa 3-17-1. Leica Store Originally uploaded by Michael Tendler

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Leica store opened in Paris

By LR admin | Published: October 6, 2009

For more info click here or here. Next week will be the official opening of the Leica store in West Palm Beach.

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Leica M9 hits US $7,999.00 on eBay

By LR admin | Published: October 1, 2009

This is a $500 price increase from last week and $1000 over MSRP. Here is the link:

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Medialink and Evins Communications Produce Global Campaign for Leica Camera AG

By LR admin | Published: October 1, 2009

Press release: Launch Generates Substantial Spike on Leica Web Site and Social Media Channels NEW YORK, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ — Medialink Worldwide Incorporated (www.medialink.com) and Evins Communications, Ltd. (www.evins.com) hosted a press conference and live video webcast for Leica Camera AG on September 9, 2009, broadcasting the debut of the LEICA M9, LEICA X1 and […]

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Leica D-Lux 4 firmware update: late October

By LR admin | Published: October 1, 2009

This is coming from Leica UK: “We understand Panasonic has withdrawn this update due to some bugs and will start again on October 20th. Leica will then issue an update later in October. Do not use the Panasonic firmware in the Leica camera.” Source

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Luminous Landscape’s Leica M9 Review

By LR admin | Published: October 1, 2009

Leica’s Latest and Greatest in The City of Light: “At the risk of sounding sexist, owning and working with an M Leica is like being involved with a very beautiful and intelligent woman that sometimes makes you a bit crazy with her demands. Frustrating yes, but overall more than worth the effort involved.”

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