Monthly Archives: September 2017

One silver and one black Leica M10 cameras now in stock at Amazon

By LR admin | Published: September 21, 2017

The Leica M10 camera is currently in stock at Amazon (one silver and one black): Silver Leica M10 (SOLD OUT) Black Leica M10 (SOLD OUT) Both cameras are sold via the Leica Store San Francisco.

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New Leica Q Nikki Sixx limited edition camera to be unveiled on October 4th

By LR admin | Published: September 20, 2017

Today, Leica Camera and Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe announced their collaboration on a new Leica Q “Nikki Sixx Edition” camera that will be unveiled on October 4th: To celebrate his dedication to photography and the role Leica plays in this creative outlet for Sixx, Leica Camera will release the Leica Q Nikki Sixx Edition, […]

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New: Leica eyecare is here

By LR admin | Published: September 20, 2017

Leica Eyecare – Leica Camera AG Now Enters the Market for Ophthalmic Lenses in a Cooperative Venture with Novacel Leica Camera AG expands its business activities. From 1 October, the product portfolio of the premium manufacturer from Wetzlar will be adding ophthalmic lenses to its existing portfolio of cameras, lenses and sport optics products. The […]

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Blackstone has tasked Morgan Stanley with finding a buyer for its 45 percent stake in Leica Camera

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2017

New report from Reuters on Blackstone’s attempt to sell their stake in Leica Camera:

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Additional information on the Oprema Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount (with rangefinder coupling)

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2017

Additional information on the Oprema Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount (with rangefinder coupling) – the funding is now ongoing on Indiegogo. Here are the lens specifications, MTF chart, lens design and sample photos (press release):

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The latest Leica accessories

By LR admin | Published: September 18, 2017

→ The Really Right Stuff L-plate and grip for Leica M10 are now in stock. → New: UHL “Blackbird” for Leica M. Built for use with almost every M, past and present (except M5). → MZero cases for Leica M10 cameras. → New camera bags from Gitzo and Oberwerth.

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Rumors: Zenit to work together with Leica on their upcoming full-frame mirrorless digital camera (did Leica purchased Zenit?)

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2017

  The first rumors about the Russian camera brand Zenit coming back to life started in February last year. The director of Rostec Communications and Strategic Studies Vasily Brovko said something very interesting in an interview back then: “This is a very high demand product, we want to make it a luxury device, by analogy […]

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