Monthly Archives: October 2010

New training programs for the Leica S-system

By LR admin | Published: October 27, 2010

Press release: New CDI/S-System Workshops Available to Maximize S2 Experience Allendale, NJ (October 27, 2010) – Leica Camera Inc. is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with the Center for Digital Imaging Inc. (CDI), an international digital imaging consulting firm. This collaboration will offer training programs for the Leica S-System beginning November 1, 2010. A […]

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Leica D-Lux 4 vs. Leica D-Lux 5 comparison (part 1)

By LR admin | Published: October 26, 2010

I got the new Leica D-Lux 5 few days ago from the Leica SIS (they still have them in stock) and in the next few weeks I will be posting a series of comparisons between the Leica D-Lux 4 and the D-Lux 5. Here are my first impressions after only few days of using the camera: My […]

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Leica camera at the Levi’s Photo Workshop

By LR admin | Published: October 25, 2010

Press release: LEICA CAMERA AT THE LEVI’S® PHOTO WORKSHOP On-Site Point-and-Shoot Cameras on Loan, Professional Studio Powered with State-of-the-Art Leica S2 and Gallery of Vintage Leica Cameras WHO: Leica Camera Inc. is a proud partner of the Levi’s® Photo Workshop, a community-based venue for collaboration and creative production. Local artists and community members alike have […]

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Visit the Leica booth at PDN PhotoPlus Expo this week in NY

By LR admin | Published: October 25, 2010
Leica booth at PDN PhotoPlus Expo 2009

Leica will be part of the PDN PhotoPlus Expo that will take place this week in New York (October 28th-30th, 2010).

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Digiscoping adapters for Leica X1, D-Lux 5 and V-Lux 20

By LR admin | Published: October 23, 2010

The Leica X1 digiscoping adapter that was spotted at Photokina is now listed in the latest Leica digiscoping broschure (order number 42231):

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Another Leica M9 limited edition shows up in Japan

By LR admin | Published: October 22, 2010

This Leica M9 limited edition will be sold at the  Leica Futako Tamagawa store in Tokyo. Only 15 units were produced and the price will be 880,000 yen or $ 9,290 (without a lens): Via DC.watch

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LFI magazine coming to an iPad near you

By LR admin | Published: October 22, 2010

The current edition of LFI magazine is currently available for FREE on the LFI iPad app. Soon you will be able to decide if you want to receive your LFI subscription in print or on the iPad: LFI gallery already features 85.000 pictures by more than 3500 photographers from around the world. LFI iPad app can be downloaded […]

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Voigtlander 75mm f/1.8 lens (M mount) now available

By LR admin | Published: October 21, 2010

The Voigtlander 75mm f/1.8 lens is currently available on eBay for around $700-$800. You can read a brief review of the the Voigtlander 75mm f/1.8 lens here and here. Sample images taken with that lens are available here, here and here. Lens construction: 3 groups of 6 elements Aperture range: 1.8-16 Aperture Blades: 10 Picture Angle : 33.2 […]

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