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Leica to increase price for 6-bit coding of M lenses

Leica announced a price increase for their 6-bit coding service of M lenses from $240 to $300 and is now also offering 18 months certified pre-owned warranty for an additional $50. The price of lens calibration remains $150. You can contact Dale Photo & Digital for any of the above listed services. The new pricing will take effect on December […]

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Leica Store Vienna grand opening (video)

On October 30, 2012, Leica Store Vienna opened its doors. Located in the heart of Vienna and managed by gallery and photo specialist Peter Coeln, it is a Leica Camera first as it combines a Leica Store and Leica Gallery. “Quiet Moments” by photographer and ski jumping athlete Gregor Schlierenzauer is the first exhibition. Learn […]

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Adobe Camera Raw 7.3 release candidates now with Leica R lenses support

Adobe Lightroom 4.3 and Camera Raw 7.3 release candidates are now available for download. The new Camera Raw 7.3 version has lens profiles for Leica R lenses that can be used on the new Leica M with the R to M adapter. Here is the complete list of supported lenses:

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Get 2% back in rewards when you purchase Leica cameras and lenses at Amazon

It is hard to find any deals or discounts on Leica gear, but Amazon currently has a promotion where you can get 2% off the purchase price on selected cameras and lenses. For example, if you buy the Leica Monochrom, you will get $159 promotional code to be used for future purchases at Amazon.com. It seems that almost all Leica […]

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Leica M-E, D-Lux 6 and V-Lux 4 cameras now shipping in the US

The Leica M-E, D-Lux 6 and V-Lux 4 cameras are now shipping in the US and are currently in stock at B&H. There is still no exact release date for the new Leica M camera.

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Leica Camera announces programming for 2012 FotoWeekDC

LEICA CAMERA ANNOUNCES PROGRAMMING FOR 2012 FOTOWEEKDC Celebrate photography at the Leica Store Washington DC with open studio events, lectures and Leica Akademie photo walks Allendale, NJ (November 8, 2012) – Leica Camera, the legendary German camera and sport optics brand, announces programming for 2012’s FotoWeekDC Photography Festival. The Leica Store Washington DC, located at […]

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Cartier-Bresson: “A question of Color” expo starts in London today

Cartier-Bresson: “A question of Color” expo starts in London today (Nov 8-Jan 27, 2013). This exposition is centered around his almost unknown work with COLOR film. The show is created to feature these rare color images and also the new book titled “A Question of Color”. The press description reads as follows:

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