Monthly Archives: July 2012

Leica D-Lux 6 and Leica V-Lux 4

The Panasonic LX7 and the FZ200 are now officially announced. Leica will most likely introduce their own versions of those cameras at Photokina (September, 2012). Leica D-Lux 6 expected specs: Lens: Lumix DC Vario, 11 elements in 10 groups 5 Aspheric; 2 ED EFL: 4.7-17.7 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-90 mm); Aperture: f/1.4 (W) – 2.3 (T) to f/8.0 New 1/1.7″ 10.1MP […]

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Leica & Magnum Photos Present: Generation X – Werner Bischof in India and Japan

Leica & Magnum Photos Present: Generation X – Werner Bischof in India and Japan from Leica Camera on Vimeo. In the 1950s Magnum created portfolios for “Generation X”. Every photographer was given a group project: the task of portraying the new generation in the country he was visiting. The selected individuals were each interviewed using […]

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Leica X2 video hands-on review

Leica X2 hands-on review from DigitalRev.

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2012-2013 Leica Akademie North America workshops

LEICA CAMERA INC. ANNOUNCES 2012 – 2013 LEICA AKADEMIE NORTH AMERICA WORKSHOPS Legendary Camera Company Assembles a Collection of Experiences, Inspiring Photographers of All Levels to Amplify Their Creativity and Skills Allendale, NJ (July 18, 2012) – Leica Camera Inc. is pleased to announce an expanded 2012-2013 schedule for the Leica Akademie, North America.  Beginning […]

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Leica & FCDA – Anthony Suau (video)

Leica & FCDA – Anthony Suau from Leica Camera on Vimeo. Photographer Anthony Suau talks about the Leica sponsored project “Facing Change: Documenting America” and how his involvement in it gave him a better understanding of how people from all different walks of life are being affected by the various issues of today: immigration, education, […]

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Panasonic LX7 leak gives hints on the Leica D-Lux 6

Some of the leaked details on the Panasonic LX7 provide a hint on the specs of the upcoming Leica D-Lux 6 compact camera (quote from Telegraph UK, page is now removed):

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Few observations on the Leica M10 spy shot

Some observations and comments for the Leica M10 spy shots I published last week: The camera appears to be larger than the M8/M9. There is an unusual lens attached to the camera. The way the camera is held suggests that there is live view (which has been mentioned before). There seems to be a port […]

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Leica M9-P “Meister Camera” limited edition with a redesigned Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH lens

There is a new Leica M9-P limited edition camera dedicated to the 10 years anniversary of the German photo store Meister Camera with locations in Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. Only 50 pieces will be produced with a price tag of 12.000,00 €. The camera has grey engravings and leatherette. The interesting part is that the included Summicron-M 28mm […]

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