Monthly Archives: May 2017

Leica M3 vintage replica camera tins now $10 off

By LR admin | Published: May 16, 2017

For the next week, I will be running a $10 off special on the Leica M3 vintage replica camera tins (with free domestic and international shipping). The $10 off is valid on all available packages: Update: this offer has expired. ORDER HERE

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Leica to end the free CCD sensor replacement for older M9/M9-P/M-E/Monochrom cameras on August 15th, 2017

By LR admin | Published: May 15, 2017

Leica Camera announced today they will end the free CCD sensors replacement for M9/M9-P/M-E/Monochrom cameras that are older than 5 years on August 15th, 2017. After that date, Leica will continue to replace the sensor only in cases where the cameras have been purchased as new products within the last five years. For cameras older than 5 years, the sensor […]

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Leica digest

By LR admin | Published: May 15, 2017

→ A new thumb rest for Leica Q was introduced in Japan by Yuen Co. (model UNX-8555). The suggested retail price is 14,000 yen (around $120). → Macphun released a custom preset collection for the Luminar photo editor – there are 8 completely free sets, plus 3 premium collections. → TowerJazz, the rumored Leica Q sensor […]

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First look of the new Ruggard electronic dry cabinet for camera and lens storage

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2017

Here is some additional information on the new Ruggard electronic dry cabinets used to prevent fungus on lenses and cameras (initially reported here):

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Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2017: 2,700 entries submitted

By LR admin | Published: May 13, 2017

Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2017: 2,700 entries submitted 2,700 photographers from 104 countries submitted entries to prestigious international competition This year’s twelve finalists will be announced on 20 June 2017 Leica Camera has announced that the submission phase for entries for the long-established ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award’ photographic competition (LOBA) in 2017 has now closed. […]

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Deal of the day: Leica M9 replica crystal camera is now $30 off

By LR admin | Published: May 10, 2017

For a limited time the Leica M9 replica crystal camera is $30 off. Some additional information: Made from handcrafted K9 crystal, the 2/3 scale Leica M Replica Crystal Camera from Fotodiox can serve as an elegant paperweight or bookend. Various parts of the model such as the lens, viewfinder, rear screen, grip, and some of the […]

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Bringing the Leica M Typ 240 camera underwater with the Subal underwater housing

By LR admin | Published: May 9, 2017

Loic Dorez took the Leica M Typ 240 camera underwater with the Subal underwater housing. You can check his website for some pictures (warning: NSFW images). Here is a video taken with the Leica M Typ 240 underwater:

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