Monthly Archives: August 2017

The Japanese retailer Map Camera opened a new eBay store

The Japanese retailer Map Camera, one of the sponsors of this blog, recently opened a new eBay store. They have a large selection of Leica cameras and lenses in their store and the new Leica eBay section will make purchasing even easier: Check also their dedicated Leica blog. Source

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Leica digest

→ Hospice patient gets his wish to visit a Leica Store (source). → An old but helpful video on Leica Q tips & tricks. → Dynamic symmetry, composition and Henri Cartier Bresson. → Leica TL2 hands-on review by Kai. → Meet the Godfather of erotic photography (NSFW).

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New Leica M10 book (in Japanese)

In addition to the English Leica M10 book I already reported here on the blog, there is new “Leica M10 Book” in Japanese language currently listed for sale on Amazon Japan (they do ship internationally):

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Leica TL camera now $400 off

While the new Leica TL2 is still out of stock, the previous Leica TL mirrorless camera is currently $400 off ($1,295.00) with a 2% cash back reward and free shipping. Limited supply available at that price. Like the new Leica TL2 Facebook page

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New: Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 Oslo Edition

There is a new Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 Oslo Edition camera that comes with a black version of the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens (Google translation):

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New Leica Store to open in Amsterdam

A new Leica Store is coming to Amsterdam (Google translation):

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Leica V-Lux Typ 114 Explorer Kit announced

Leica announced a new V-Lux Typ 114 Explorer Kit that includes a “Bowery for Leica” bag and a custom COOPH red strap. The US price is $1,350. Pre-orders are now open at B&H, Adorama, Amazon and Acephoto. Press release:

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Matthias Harsch named as the new CEO at Leica Camera AG

Matthias Harsch named as the new CEO at Leica Camera AG: Leica Camera AG Appoints Matthias Harsch as CEO August 29, 2017 —  The Supervisory Board of Leica Camera AG has appointed Matthias Harsch  as the Chief Executive Officer of Leica Camera AG, Wetzlar, beginning September 1, 2017. A Leica Board Member, Harsch has been […]

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