Monthly Archives: November 2012

Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH lens delayed

By LR admin | Published: November 30, 2012

Today Leica Camera sent an update for the delay of the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH lens ($7,195.00). No specific delivery date was given:

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Humor: “The Mirrorless Party”

By LR admin | Published: November 30, 2012

I already posted this video from The Camera Store on my other blog yesterday, but I believe it is worth sharing it with the Leica community as well.

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Leica M Monochrom: American Photo editor’s choice award

By LR admin | Published: November 27, 2012

The Leica M Monochrom ($7,950) was named as “Editor’s Choice Award” in American Photo’s annual “Gear of the Year” feature. The camera received a two-page spread in the December 2012 issue:

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The latest issue of Leica’s S Magazine

By LR admin | Published: November 27, 2012

LEICA CAMERA INTRODUCES LATEST EDITION OF S MAGAZINE FEATURING RANKIN Renowned British fashion photographer collaborates with notable hair stylists on nine unique fashion spreads Allendale, NJ (November 27, 2012) – Leica Camera, the legendary German camera manufacturer, announces the release of S Magazine’s latest issue. S Magazine is unique in that it allows professional photographers […]

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This 1930 Leica Luxus I camera 
with 50mm f/3.5 Elmar lens and faux lizard skin sold for $968,000

By LR admin | Published: November 27, 2012

Last month I mentioned about the upcoming Bonhams auction of this 1930 Leica Luxus I camera 
with 50mm f/3.5 Elmar lens and faux lizard skin body. The auction took place last week and the camera sold for £603,837 (around $968,000):

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The world’s most wanted camera (video)

By LR admin | Published: November 26, 2012

This video about Leica Camera was published today by Bloomberg.

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Leica M-E trade up promo

By LR admin | Published: November 26, 2012

  Dale Photo & Digital announced a trade up promo that will continue through the end of the year, until December 31. If a customer purchases a new Leica M-E from Dale Photo & Digital, they will guarantee a $4700 trade-in credit towards the purchase of a new Leica M when it becomes available. The purchaser must […]

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The three most expensive serial production Leica cameras sold for €3.6 million at the latest Westlicht auction

By LR admin | Published: November 24, 2012

The three most expensive Leica cameras from a serial production sold at the latest Westlicht auction for a total of €3.6 million: With a price of 1,680,000 Euro the legendary M3D (opening bid: 150,000 Euros) owned by the LIFE photographer and Picasso intimate David Douglas Duncan is the most expensive camera from a serial production […]

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