Monthly Archives: March 2014

Coming soon: Leica X type 113 camera

A new Leica X type 113 camera was registered at the Korean Radio Research Agency. This is an indication that the new model will most likely have built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. I expect the new X camera to be announced at Photokina this year (September). Via Digicame-info

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Oskar Barnack Award 2014 jury video

Get an inside look at the 2014 Oskar Barnack Award Jury in action. The jury members include: Karin Rehn-Kaufmann, Art Director, General Manager of the International Leica Galleries, Austria, Ingo Taubhorn, Chief-Curator House of Photography / Deichtorhallen Hamburg, Germany, Xavier Canonne, Director Musée de la Photographie, Charleroi, Belgium, Evgenia Arbugaeva, Photographer, Russia, and Brigitte Schaller, […]

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New Leica store to open in Berlin

Meister Camera is set to open a new Leica Store in KaDeWe (Kaufhaus des Westens) located in Berlin.

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Leica Store Kyoto opening (video)

The Leica Store Kyoto held its opening reception on March 14, 2014. This video features footage captured from that evening. The store is located in the Gion district, which represents the rich history and culture of Kyoto that has more than 1,200 years of history.

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Deal of the day: 10% off a new Leica D-Lux 6 camera

Ebay currently offers 10% off a new Leica D-Lux 6 camera sold by Roberts Camera. Few other used M9 and M-E models are also eligible for the 10% discount.

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The Swiss watchmaker Valbray to announce a new 100 years Leica timepiece

Watchik.com reports that the Swiss watchmaker Valbray will announce a new timepiece to celebrate the 100 years anniversary of Leica Camera. The official announcement will be next week during BaselWorld, shipment will start in May. Valbray has several models that have an aperture-like dial which can open and close and my guess is that a similar watch will […]

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Winners of Leica’s Me & My Leica X Photo Contest announced

The winners of Leica’s Me & My Leica X Photo Contest were officially announced. The wining photographs can be seen on LFI:

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Leica X Vario $500 price drop

You don’t often see a price drop on Leica gear, but today the X Vario camera is selling for $500 less.

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