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Henri Cartier Bresson – Just Plain Love (documentary)

By LR admin | Published: February 17, 2015

This is the full length Henri Cartier Bresson’s “Just Plain Love” documentary: Check also this Henri Cartier Bresson documentary and interview.

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Leica cameras now available at Jessops (UK)

By LR admin | Published: February 16, 2015

Few months ago I mentioned that Jessops will start selling Leica cameras. The UK based photography chain has now updated their website with a dedicated Leica online store. The Leica M offering is still limited, but hopefully they will expand it in the future.

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More information on the Momenta and Leica Akademie 2015 workshops

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2015

Here is some additional information on the just announced 2015 Momenta and Leica Akademie workshops, including an exclusive discount available for Leica Akademie alumni:

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This is the rumored Leica M-P (Typ 240) Lenny Kravitz limited edition camera

By LR admin | Published: February 12, 2015

Last year I reported that Leica will announce a new M240 Lenny Kravitz edition camera made from raw/coated brass. Well, the rumors were true – the new Leica M-P (Typ 240) Lenny Kravitz version will come in a kit with two different lenses: 35/2 ASPH and 50/1.4 ASPH (black paint E43). Only 120 pieces will be […]

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Leica Akademie 2015 lineup announced

By LR admin | Published: February 11, 2015

Leica camera announced their 2015 lineup: Momenta Workshops, Leica Akademie Announce the 2015 Lineup Momenta and Leica Camera announce The 2015 Project Series: Working With Nonprofits photography workshop lineup, including a series of one-day business skills workshops at Leica stores around the United States. This year’s workshops are hosted in New Orleans, San Francisco, Los […]

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Leica Summilux-C lenses received the Scientific and Engineering Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

By LR admin | Published: February 9, 2015

Just received this press release from Leica Camera – the development team off the Leica Summilux-C line of cinema lenses has been honored with the Scientific and Engineering Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: Development Team of the Leica Summilux-C Lenses Receives the Scientific and Engineering Award® The development team at CW […]

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Belly of the Beast (video)

By LR admin | Published: February 6, 2015

Markus Andersen doggedly pursues not merely cool images but great images. Sydney, Australia is his canvas – he calls it the belly of the beast. His art practice encompasses documentary, street and conceptual bodies of work using analogue 35mm, 120 film and the iPhone as his capture mediums.This video shows the thinking behind the artist’s […]

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