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Leica X Vario camera price drop

By LR admin | Published: December 18, 2013

The price of the Leica X Vario camera dropped on Amazon by $170 from several different retailers. I have not seen a Leica price drop in a very long time (the original price was $2,850). Update: the price is now down by $225 (8%).

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DIY Leica camera assembly kit

By LR admin | Published: December 18, 2013

To celebrate Leica´s 100th anniversary, Marcelo Ribeiro created this Leica DIY assembly kit. Update: this Leica DIY was created for the Leica Store Sao Paulo, by F/Nazca (Saatchi & Saatchi Brasil) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creation of the first Leica camera. The kit was supposed to be a gift for Leica Store SP […]

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Sinar announced p MF-L adapter for the Leica S system

By LR admin | Published: December 18, 2013

Shortly after being acquired by Leica, Sinar announced a new p MF-L adapter designed for the Leica S medium format camera. Update: Sinar was showing the Leica P Leica S-mount at PDN this year:

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Reminder: Leica lens price increase coming on January 1st, 2014

By LR admin | Published: December 16, 2013

A quick reminder that many Leica M lenses will be going up in price on January 1st, 2014: Lens Old price New price Tri-Elmar M 16-18-21 / f 4.0 ASPH $5,350 $5,450 18mm / f3.8 ASPH $3,195 $3,250 21mm / f1.4 ASPH $7,250 $7,650 24mm / f1.4 ASPH $7,250 $7,550 24mm / f3.8 ASPH $2,595 […]

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Silver Leica M 240 camera now in stock

By LR admin | Published: December 12, 2013

A silver Leica M 240 camera is currently in stock at the Leica Store in Miami. The availability and pricing on eBay is also getting more reasonable. The silver M 240 is listed as “temporarily out of stock“ on Amazon, which is also an indication that they will be getting a new shipment soon.

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Leica and LFI present: Me & My Leica X Photo Contest

By LR admin | Published: December 11, 2013

TELL US YOUR STORY WITH THE LEICA X – AND WIN AN EXCLUSIVE INVITATION TO THE INAUGURATION OF THE LEITZ PARK IN WETZLAR! The Leica X is a storyteller: this strong yet compact companion puts the photographer right at the heart of the motif – the place where stories really happen and where they can […]

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New: Six Leica Summicron C cinema lenses

By LR admin | Published: December 11, 2013

In addition to the Leica Summilux C line, there is a new Summicron C line (T2.0) of cinema lenses that consists of six new prime lenses: 18, 25, 35, 50, 75 and 100 mm. Four additional models (21, 29, 40, and 135 mm) are expected to be announced soon. Compared to the Summlix versions, the Summicron lenses are […]

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