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

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

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

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)

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

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”

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

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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