Monthly Archives: June 2010

No longer a rumor: Leica to close UK office, warehouse, expands Mayfair facility

By LR admin | Published: June 10, 2010

Official statement from Leica UK regarding the closing of their offices in the UK and moving to the Mayfair facilities. Leica will close also their warehouse and move to “European direct distribution”: Leica Camera Ltd statement regarding expansion of Leica Mayfair facilities and changes to Milton Keynes office  Expansion of Leica Mayfair facilities The company has taken […]

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Rumor: Leica to close UK office

By LR admin | Published: June 9, 2010

This just got reported by Amateurphotographer: “Amateur Photographer has received unconfirmed reports that Leica’s UK office in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire will close on 31 August.  Amateur Photographer understands that Leica Camera Ltd, the UK division of Leica Camera AG, will continue to run its operations from its shop in Mayfair, London.”

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Gold-plated Leica MP camera unveiled in China

By LR admin | Published: June 8, 2010

The new Leica 60th Anniversary of People’s Republic of China limited MP edition was officially unveiled in China on June 2nd, 2010: “The camera is decorated with red leather, the red picture of Tiananmen Square and the words “Long Live People’s Republic of China” are engraved on the upside of the camera. The left side of […]

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Leica M10 concept

By LR admin | Published: June 7, 2010

Leica M10 concept designed by Mizanur Rahman:

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Steve Jobs on the new iPhone 4: “It’s like a beautiful old Leica camera”

By LR admin | Published: June 7, 2010

Update – here is the actual video: This is what Steve Jobs said just few minutes ago when he was describing the new iPhone 4: 10:32AM “You gotta see this in person. This is beyond the doubt, the most precise thing, and one of the most beautiful we’ve ever made. Glass on the front and back, […]

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The Leica Forum Users book is now available

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2010

The Leica Forum Users Book is now available at Blurb. Proceeds of the book will support the Association for International Cancer Research (£5 from the sale of each book goes to charity). Over £7000 are raised so far from entries and donations. The book is selling at over 1 book per hour. The Leica User Forum […]

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New bag from Artisan & Artist COV-8000

By LR admin | Published: June 3, 2010

Artisan & Artist have a new bag – model COV-8000 (not yet listed on their website). The bag is currently available on eBay:

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Leica Boutique opens at Willoughby’s Imaging Center, New York

By LR admin | Published: June 3, 2010

Update: some pictures from the event can be found here. NEW YORK (June 3, 2010) – Leica Camera Inc. is proud to announce the opening of the Leica Boutique at the Willoughby’s Imaging Center on June 8, 2010. The new boutique marks the first Leica designed retail space in New York City and a marquis […]

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