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Kevin Fickling’s handmade dream camera bag – a tribute to the 100 years of Leica celebration

By LR admin | Published: May 5, 2025

Kevin Fickling contacted me about his handmade dream camera bag – a tribute to the 100 years of Leica celebration:

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100 years of the Leica I camera celebration event in New York City

By LR admin | Published: May 5, 2025

Here are a few pictures and videos from the 100 years of the Leica I camera celebration event in New York City on Saturday, May 3, in partnership with the Meatpacking Business Improvement District:

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Review: Kipon M-M 2x Baveyes optic extender for Leica M-mount lenses

By LR admin | Published: May 3, 2025

Here is the short review of the new Kipon M-M 2x Baveyes optic extender for Leica M-mount lenses (previously reported here) by Alik Griffin – please check his website (Twitter | Instagram | Pintrest) for the long version with many sample photos and tests:

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The Leica D-Lux 8 camera is now $2,790 in the US (up $1,195)

By LR admin | Published: May 2, 2025

I already reported on the new price of the Leica D-Lux 8 camera (made in China) before the official price increase caused by the proposed Trump tariffs, and I was not far off. The D-Lux 8 went from $1,595 to $2,790 in the US: B&H Photo: $1,595 (?) Adorama: $2,790 Amazon: $2,889.95 Leica Store Miami: […]

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Leica M11 100 Years of Leica “NEW YORK USA” exclusive limited edition camera launch in NYC this weekend

By LR admin | Published: May 1, 2025

This weekend, Leica will be celebrating “100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century” in New York City (free tickets are still available) and will officially release the Leica M11 100 Years of Leica “NEW YORK USA” camera: Leica Camera celebrates 100 years of the Leica I camera with special events in New York City on Saturday, May 3 […]

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Aether x Leica Reporter Jacket: now available in “Monochrom”

By LR admin | Published: May 1, 2025

Aether and Leica released a new “Monochrom” Reporter Jacket (previously reported here). The original version is currently on a waiting list: New collaboration: Aether x Leica bring you a limited edition “reporter jacket” Leica also collaborated with Shackleton for the Frank Hurley waterproof jacket for active photographers: Another Leica photographer’s jacket collaboration – this time […]

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Reminder: Leica price increase coming to the US tomorrow, get your gear now

By LR admin | Published: April 30, 2025

The previously reported Leica price increase, resulting from the Trump import tariffs, is set to take effect tomorrow, May 1st (see details at Reddotforum). You still have a few hours to purchase the Leica gear you need before the price increase – check our sponsors for pricing and availability: Americas Europe Asia B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin […]

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