Monthly Archives: March 2015

Surprise: Leica M Edition 60 is still available six months after announcement

This is how bad the camera industry is doing today – even Leica cannot sell their limited edition, no LCD screen Leica M Edition 60 rangefinder. In the past, pretty much every limited edition Leica camera was sold out in just few hours. The $18,500 set limited to 600 pieces is still in stock at Leica Store […]

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DIY Leica M6 “Correspondent” kit for sale on eBay

For sale on eBay UK: “Body Leica M6 and sandpaper, without optics (to be spent in the style Leica M-P “Correspondent).” Price: €21,600 (around $23,000).

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Leica Store Bellevue grand opening and exclusive Leica Akademie classes open to the public

The grand opening of the Leica Store Bellevue will be on March 12th. Exclusive, open to the public Leica Akademie events will be held from March 13th-15th. Additional information:

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Apple Digital Camera RAW 6.03 released with support for four new Leica cameras

Apple Digital Camera RAW compatibility 6.03 released with support for the following Leica cameras:

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Leica M-P Typ 240 Safari and Correspondent limited edition camera kits now shipping

The new Leica M-P Typ 240 Safari limited edition camera kit with Summicron 35mm f/2 lens is now shipping in the US. Check the in-stock availability at: B&H (in stock now) Adorama PopFlash Leica Store Miami (in stock now) Leica Store San Francisco (in stock now) The Safari edition offers over $1,000 in savings compared to purchasing the M-P […]

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Next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction to take place on March 14, 2015

  From Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction:

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Deal of the day: $100 off Zeiss ZM lenses for Leica M mount

Zeiss ZM rangefinder camera lenses for Leica M mount

In case you missed my PhotoRumor post from this morning – all Zeiss ZM lenses for Leica M mount are currently $100 off at B&H, including the new Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM:

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It’s official: Oliver Kaltner is the new Leica Camera CEO

It’s now official: Alfred Schopf is “leaving the company at his own request” and Oliver Kaltner will be the new Leica Camera CEO:

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