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Oliver Kaltner is the new Leica Camera AG board member for marketing, sales and retail

By LR admin | Published: August 29, 2014

Starting September 1, Oliver Kaltner (45) will be the new Leica Camera AG board member for marketing, sales and retail. Here is the translated press release:

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Photokina 2012: the Zeiss ZM “special surprise” lens that never happened

By LR admin | Published: August 28, 2014
Zeiss ZM rangefinder camera lenses for Leica M mount

Back in 2012 Zeiss promised at least one new “special surprise“ fast ZM lens (for Leica M mount) for 2013 that never materialized, unless I am missing something (see full press release). Maybe they will come around to release this special new lens during the 2014 Photokina show – they already have a new teaser going on. Zeiss discontinued […]

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The new Leica M-P 240 camera is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: August 28, 2014

The new Leica M-P 240 camera is now in stock at: B&H Amazon Leica Store Miami Leica Store San Francisco PopFlash Reddotcameras

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“Leica M Typ 240 – The Expanded Guide” book now available

By LR admin | Published: August 27, 2014

The new “Leica M Typ 240 – The Expanded Guide” book is now available: Amazon US  (see also all Leica books) Amazon UK  (see also all Leica books) Amazon Germany  (see also all Leica books) Amazon France  (see also all Leica books) Amazon Italy (see also all Leica books) Amazon Spain (see also all Leica books) Amazon Japan (see also all Leica books) […]

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Reminder: Leica M Typ 240 price increase coming in 4 days

By LR admin | Published: August 27, 2014

In 4 days (September 1st) the price of the Leica M Typ 240 camera will go up by $300. You can still purchase one at the old price from one of our sponsors: B&H Adorama Leica Store Miami Leica Store San Francisco Leica Store Palm Beach PopFlash

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Leica M 240 100 years anniversary limited edition camera now shipping

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2014

The Leica M 240 100 years anniversary limited edition camera (not to be confused with the Leica M 100 years limited edition box set) is now shipping and is currently in stock at Leica Store Miami and Reddotcameras.

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Leica Summicron-S 100mm f/2 ASPH lens announced again

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2014

The Leica Summicron-S 2/100mm ASPH medium format lens I mentioned few weeks ago is now officially announced and is available for pre-order at B&H and Leica Store Miami. There is also a new Leica S Summicron 100 edition kit that includes the new lens and a Leica S Typ 006 camera (not to be confused with the Leica S edition 100 […]

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