Monthly Archives: September 2015

Three Voigtlander Bessa film rangefinder cameras, one VM lens and many accessories discontinued

By LR admin | Published: September 29, 2015

Cosina Japan officially announced the discontinuation of the Voigtlander Bessa R2-M, R3-M and R4-M film rangefinder cameras and their 15mm f/4.5 ASPH II lens. Here is the full list of discontinued products:

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New Leica Iwataya Fukuoka store to open in Japan on October 27th

By LR admin | Published: September 28, 2015

A new Leica Iwataya Fukuoka store is scheduled to open in Japan on October 27th. The address is 2 Chome-5-35 Tenjin, Chūō-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken 810-0001 (tel: 092-752-1280). The hours of operation are from 10am till 8pm. Via DCwatch

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New Leica store opening at the The Royal Exchange, London

By LR admin | Published: September 24, 2015

Iconic camera and optics brand launches Leica Store City: new boutique-style store based at The Royal Exchange, London EC3 Leica Camera Ltd has announced that it will open a second London-based store at premium shopping destination, The Royal Exchange, in the heart of the City of London, on Monday 5 October 2015. Following the success […]

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Leica M-P Safari camera set giveaway at PhotoPlus Expo in New York

By LR admin | Published: September 24, 2015

Fotopromos is giving away a Leica M-P Safari camera set at the PhotoPlus Expo in New York. You can enter the giveaway here. Full press release:

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Leica “Das Wesentliche” event on October 20th

By LR admin | Published: September 23, 2015

A new Leica “Das Wesentliche” event will take place on October 20th, 2015 in Leitz Park (Wetzlar). Here is the text of the invitation (this event is not opened to the public):

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New: Gariz leather half case for Leica Q (Typ 116) camera

By LR admin | Published: September 21, 2015

        Gariz recently announced a new leather half case for the Leica Q (Typ 116) camera. Both the black (BL-LCQBK) and brown (BL-LCQBR) versions are currently available at Amazon and eBay. Additional details: Made from high quality genuine leather, Limited Black Label Edition (Black 6H Coating Metal Base) Front small grip on […]

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ONA Berlin II shoulder bag review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 18, 2015

The ONA Berlin II Bag Review – Celebrating 100 years of Leica Photography by Louis Ferreira (http://500px.com/LouisFerreira): ONA approached Leica Rumors a few weeks ago about doing a bag review of their black Berlin II, which I jumped at, because it was on my short list of bags to consider when I outgrew my Leica branded Billingham bag. […]

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