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Rare Leica R 600mm f/5 Apo-Telyt lens listed on eBay for $230k

By LR admin | Published: January 28, 2015

This rare, 11 pounds Leica R 5/600mm Apo-Telyt prototype lens produced by Leitz Canada is currently listed on eBay $229,999. In December, 2013 the same exact lens was auctioned for $70,000:

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Henri Cartier-Bresson “Pen, Brush and Camera” documentary

By LR admin | Published: January 28, 2015

You can watch the “Pen, Brush and Camera” full length documentary (1998) about Henri Cartier-Bresson on YouTube:

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Craig Semetko’s video on how to use a Leica M rangefinder is back online

By LR admin | Published: January 28, 2015

I already posted that video back in December, but it was taken offline shortly after my post. The video is now back online for those who did not get the chance to see it the first time. In this short video, street photographer Craig Semetko discusses the basics of rangefinder photography, sharing his knowledge & experience of […]

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New accessory from Walter Leica: “Strap Stedi”

By LR admin | Published: January 27, 2015

Walter Leica just introduced a new accessory called “Strap Stedi” that will improve you handgrip when carrying a Leica camera. Watch this video for additional information on how the Strap Stedi works: Additional information:

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Leica Store in Manchester has the original “Leica family tree” from Solms

By LR admin | Published: January 27, 2015

I received an interesting email from the Leica Store in Manchester – they have on display the original “Leica Family Tree” (Leica Stammbaum) from the old factory in Solms. The store acquired the “tree” last year when Leica were moving to Wetzlar and have recently replicated it to the way it was in Solms. Read the whole story here. […]

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Leica books and 2015 Leica Hall of Fame Calendar

By LR admin | Published: January 22, 2015

I regular posts updates on the latest Leica books. Check out the selection of new titles at the Leica Store Miami. The new 2015 Leica Hall of Fame Calendar is currently available at: Amazon US Amazon Germany Amazon UK Amazon France Amazon Italy Amazon Spain Amazon Japan More Leica related books after the break:

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Ralph Gibson – Live at Leitz Park (video)

By LR admin | Published: January 20, 2015

The Leica World in Wetzlar started out with a special cultural event in the New Year. Ralph Gibson, master of shadows and elegant nudes, talked about his life as photographer and about his experiences with the Leica M Monochrom during a lecture on January 16, 2015. After using analogue Leica cameras since 1961, Gibson explored […]

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