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The catalog for the next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction is now available online

By LR admin | Published: April 28, 2014

The catalog for the next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction is now available online. The auction will take place on May 29, 2014:

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Welcoming our new sponsor Camera West

By LR admin | Published: April 28, 2014

If you are planning on buying new Leica gear or accessories, please consider our sponsors (including our newest addition Camera West): Leica Store Palm Beach (USA) Red Dot Cameras (UK) PopFlash (USA) Camera Electronic (Australia) L&H Photographica Auctions (Hong Kong) CameraWest (USA) Leica Store Miami (USA) B&H (USA) Adorama (USA) If you are interested in advertising on LeicaRumors, please contact me.

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New: Komaru titanium soft release

By LR admin | Published: April 28, 2014

A new Komaru titanium soft release was announced by French company Taos Photographic (importer of Match Technical Service and Tom Abrahamsson soft releases). The price is €58,90 ($80). Update: Komaru soft release buttons can be now purchased at the Leica Store Miami. Additional information:

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Mystery “Edition 100 Years of Leica” item listed for sale at the next Westlicht auction

By LR admin | Published: April 27, 2014

For the 100 years Leica anniversary Westlicht will have a special auction on May 23th, 2014. As some readers have noticed, a “mystery” item is listed under lot number 100 in the upcoming auction:

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Additional Leica T reviews and coverage

By LR admin | Published: April 26, 2014

Few additional reviews and and hands-on videos of the new Leica T mirrorless camera (more videos were published here):

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Stolen Leica equipment from Red Dot Camera in the UK

By LR admin | Published: April 25, 2014

One of our sponsors Red Dot Cameras had a break-in last night. Here is the list and serial numbers of the stoled Leica gear:

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New version of the Leica 35mm f/2.0 Summicron M lens leaked in press photo?

By LR admin | Published: April 25, 2014

@bybrett @brendanlynch interesting, they do look different — Leica News & Rumors (@LeicaRumors) April 24, 2014 I came across this tweet earlier today referring to one of the Leica T press photos (above) that contains a new/not-yet-released 35mm f/2.0 Summicron M lens: For comparison, here is a picture of the current Leica 35mm f/2.0 Summicron M […]

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