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A really used camera

By LR admin | Published: January 21, 2009

A reader sent me this picture – the film shape actually got imprinted in the camera’s back (Leica M4). Sorry, I cannot post the original picture here. The camera belonged to Garry Winogrand. Is this even possible? I was looking at another beat-up Leica M3 on eBay and the back plate was unmarked, see below […]

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Leica D-Lux 4 Titanium now in stores

By LR admin | Published: January 19, 2009

Update: Leica D-Lux 4 Titanium is now available @ J&R. At the time of this posting the camera was in stock. Orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to high volume sales, stock status changes frequently. Check back here for more updates. Leica D-Lux 4 Titanium is now available at Amazon – […]

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Pimp my D-Lux 4 (or LX3)

By LR admin | Published: January 18, 2009

Lumix LX3 fully loaded, originally uploaded by Nokton. What do we have here: Panasonic DMW-LA4 Conversion Adapter Panasonic DMW-VF1 External Optical Viewfinder Hoya 46mm Circular Polarizer Panasonic DMW-LW46 Wide Conversion Lens Leica Mini Table-Top (Tabletop) Tripod Panasonic DMW-CLX3K Carrying Case Leica Leather Carry Case for the D-LUX 4 Leica 21mm viewfinder This is why Leica […]

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Two new Panasonic p&s – with Leica lenses

By LR admin | Published: January 18, 2009

SECAUCUS, NJ (January 16, 2009)  Panasonic today announced two new additions to its LUMIX FS-Series of digital cameras, the DMC-FS7 and the DMC-FS15. The FS models, a stylish sister line of the highly-acclaimed LUMIX FX-Series, combine easy operation with a slim and sleek look, enabling both beginner and advanced users to take beautiful digital photos […]

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Panasonic DMC-LX3 gets a second firmware update

By LR admin | Published: January 17, 2009

Leica – none. The firmware update score so far is Panasonic:Leica = 2:0. I am not sure if this is a good (Leica’s software is better) or bad thing. What do you think? Source

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Leica M8 Safari first pictures

By LR admin | Published: January 16, 2009

I just checked the comments section and a reader had already sent me this – first pictures of Leica M8 Safari: Source

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Leica Safari M8.2 – another rumor to come true by the end of this month

By LR admin | Published: January 16, 2009

As reported earlier (see here and here) another limited edition Leica M8 Safari is coming our way (see also the new Leica M8 Panda – unannounced, but already available in stores): Price of €7,500 in a kit with a Summicron 28mm f/2 lens Leica M8.2 Safari will feature a green covering, the same vulcanite finish […]

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