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Leica Camera AG presents show activities for Photokina 2014

By LR admin | Published: August 14, 2014

Leica Camera published a schedule for the 2014 Photokina show activities (see the list of rumored/expected Leica products for Photokina):

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Leica M 100 years limited edition box set unboxing video

By LR admin | Published: August 12, 2014

The Leica M 100 years limited edition box set is now shipping and the first unboxing video by Camera West is already online. The set consists of a Leica M-A film camera (based on the Leica MP), a Leica M Monochrom and 28mm, 35mm, 50mm Summilux lenses (including the new 28mm Summilux-M f/1.4 ASPH). This limited edition box […]

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Leica Camera announces Leica Store San Francisco opening

By LR admin | Published: August 12, 2014

Here is some more info on the Leica Store San Francisco opening: San Francisco, CA (August 14th, 2014) Leica Camera announces the opening of the Leica Store San Francisco in partnership with Camera West of Walnut Creek and Rancho Mirage. Kicking off the launch with a private reception on August 14th and events open to the […]

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Ghost on the Horizon: exploring unseen spaces with the Leica M240

By LR admin | Published: August 12, 2014

This “Ghost on the Horizon: exploring unseen spaces with the Leica M240″ article is written by Jonathan Castellino (Website | Flickr | Facebook): I need to be silent. Documenting off-limits areas requires this. I need to be quick — I need to control what I can. And if all else fails, I need to be discreet. […]

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The next Tamarkin Rare Camera auction will take place on November 15, 2014

By LR admin | Published: August 10, 2014

The next Tamarkin Rare Camera auction will take place on Sunday, November 15, 2014:

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Walter Leica’s new contrast lens accessory for easier focusing

By LR admin | Published: August 9, 2014

Walter Leica has a new contrast lens accessory with a special golden color coating which intensifies the light, resulting in better contrast for easier focusing. Here are the details:

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Coming soon: Leica Summicron-S 2/100mm ASPH lens and Leica S type 006 camera 2.4.0.0 firmware update

By LR admin | Published: August 6, 2014

Update: the new lens is now available for pre-order at The Leica Store Miami. Leica is about to announce a new Leica Summicron-S 2/100mm ASPH medium format lens. The latest Adobe Lightroom 5.6 version already had a Leica Summicron-S 2/100mm ASPH lens profile: There should also be a new 2.4.0.0 firmware update for the Leica S type 006 camera ($21,950.00) […]

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