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Check out this unique bronze Leica M Typ 240 camera kit

By LR admin | Published: May 4, 2016

Leica Store Frankfurt currently has for sale this unique bronze body/white leather Leica M Typ 240 camera. The kit is equipped with a matching bronze Summilux- M 1:1.4/21mm ASPH lens. More pictures:

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Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan f2.9/50 lens will be available in Leica L mount

By LR admin | Published: May 3, 2016

Meyer-Optik Görlitz announced today that the Trioplan f2.9/50 lens (currently listed on Kickstarter) will also be available for Leica L mount (Leica SL and Leica T cameras). For more information on the company and this project, check out this interview with Dr. Prenzel from Meyer-Optik-Görlitz. The full press release can be found here. Lens specifications:

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Leica SL voted best premium camera at 2016 TIPA awards

By LR admin | Published: May 3, 2016

Leica SL voted Best Premium Camera at 2016 TIPA Awards Leica Camera today announced that the Leica SL mirrorless camera system has been honoured as ‘Best Premium Camera’ in the 2016 TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) Awards. Launched in October 2015, the Leica SL was selected by an international jury of editors from leading photographic […]

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Leica to exhibit “Alex Webb: Selections” at Photo London

By LR admin | Published: May 3, 2016

Leica partners with Photo London 2016 Iconic camera company to exhibit ‘Alex Webb: Selections’ – a vivid cultural documentary captured in vibrant colour street photography – at the second edition of the prestigious London photographic fair Leica Camera AG today announced that it has become an Official Partner of the second annual Photo London fair, […]

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Leica M-D Typ 262 pre-order links, shipping starts this week

By LR admin | Published: May 2, 2016

Many of our sponsors already have the new Leica M-D Typ 262 camera listed for pre-order (shipping will start later this week): B&H Adorama Leica Store Miami Leica Store San Francisco Leica Boutique Palm Beach Tamarkin Classic Connection Leica Boutique PRA Perth (Australia) Reddotcameras (UK) RangeFinder (Hong Kong) Broadway Camera (Canada) The waiting list at B&H and Adorama should be […]

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Leica galleries donating all profits from Lenny Kravitz Flash exhibit

By LR admin | Published: May 2, 2016

Leica Galleries Donating All Profits From Lenny Kravitz – FLASH Exhibit to 100Cameras to Help Empower Children to Create Change Through Art Nonprofit Organization 100Cameras to Receive $25,000 to Help Marginalized Youth Turn Their Photographic Stories Into Art for Sale The Leica Galleries, Lenny Kravitz, Berlin-based art advisor and international agent Reiner Opoku and Ostlicht Gallery in […]

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The Leica Cine Discovery Prize will be awarded in Cannes on May 19th

By LR admin | Published: May 2, 2016

   On 19 May, the Leica Cine Discovery Prize will be awarded in Cannes During La Semaine de la Critique – part of the Festival de Cannes 2016 – Leica will be awarding its Cine Discovery Prize to newcomers in the world of short films. Leica Camera AG is an official partner of La Semaine de la […]

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