Monthly Archives: September 2013

“Official” Leica T-shirts now on sale in the US

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2013

While visiting my local dealer, I saw several new Leica T-shirts available for sale ($38, 100% cotton). Those are “official” Leica T-shirts and are exclusively branded for and distributed by Leica Camera USA:

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Leica’s CEO confirms flare issues with the APO Summicron 50mm f/2.0 Asph lens

By LR admin | Published: September 15, 2013

There have been several reports online describing flare issues when using the $7,350 APO Summicron 50mm f/2.0 Asph lens, but so far I have not seen any official response from Leica. Few days ago, during the 2013 Digital Show in Melbourne, Kristian Dowling got a brief explanation from Leica’s CEO Alfred Schopf – current owner […]

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Leica Store Firenze opens its doors in Florence today

By LR admin | Published: September 12, 2013

Good news for Leica fans in Italy: today, September 12th the new Leica Store Firenze opens its doors in Florence in the splendid setting of Vicolo dell’Oro, just a few steps away from Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi museum and Palazzo Pitti. A space dedicated both to Leica lovers and photo enthusiasts, where it will be possible […]

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Three rare Leica cameras

By LR admin | Published: September 11, 2013

TokyoCameraStyle published images of three interesting Leica cameras currently on display at the Leica Shop in Ginza (click for larger view):

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New Leica store opened in Beijing

By LR admin | Published: September 11, 2013

A new Leica store opened in Beijing. Additional images from the grand opening are available on Facebook.

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Focus bracketing techniques, using a light meter and grey card when shooting with the Leica M (videos)

By LR admin | Published: September 11, 2013

Two new Leica training videos from Scott Morvay: Leica M focus bracketing techniques when shooting wide open with fast lenses: In this video I go over 2 different focus bracketing methods I use when shooting at Large Apertures on my Leica M9 and M240. Primarily on Leica Noctilux or Summilux lenses. It takes time and practice to master. See […]

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Custom camera jewelry: Mr. M for Leica M240

By LR admin | Published: September 11, 2013

A new custom camera jewelry by Jay Tsujimura for the Leica M240 camera (see more of his handmade accessories):

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Leica partners with Schloss Bensberg Classics

By LR admin | Published: September 11, 2013

  This year Leica Camera AG partnered again with the vintage cars show Schloss Bensberg Classics:

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