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The History of Leica documentary (in German)

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2012

Since a large percentage of the readers of this blog are coming from a German speaking country, I will post this excellent video about the history of Leica in German language.

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MS-Optical Perar Super Triplet 28mm F/4 lens

By LR admin | Published: February 4, 2012

I have covered the MS Super Triplet Perar 3.5/35 Mark II lens on this blog in the past, but I was not aware that there is also a 28mm f/4 version: This lens has been produced after over a year of research by Miyazaki san, and he has learned a lot about how to overcome problems that he […]

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Leica M cameras: change from vulcanite to leatherette cladding

By LR admin | Published: February 3, 2012

Leica Camera will be changing the Leica M camera leatherette cladding for several M cameras. The following M cameras will now have a leatherette cladding as opposed to the previous vulcanite cladding: 10703 Leica M9-P, black paint finish 10704 Leica M9, black paint finish 10716 Leica M9-P, silver chrome finish 10360 Leica MP à la carte, […]

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for January 2012

By LR admin | Published: February 1, 2012

Those are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for January 2012: Two new Leica cameras at Photokina 2012. Will someone produce a Leica M-mount lens adapter for the Fuji X-PRO 1 mirrorless camera? Gizmon iCA: a Leica inspired case for iPhone 4/4s. Yes, Fuji will release a M-mount adapter for the X-Pro 1. New […]

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The next Tamarkin Photographica Auction will be held on April 29, 2012

By LR admin | Published: January 29, 2012

The next Tamarkin Photographica Spring Auction will take place on Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Woodbridge, Connecticut: This auction will be especially attractive to Leica collectors because we will offer a wonderful collection including a black Leica MP, a chrome Leica MP, two Leica 250 Reporter cameras, two prototypes of the original Leica M motor drives, a Minox […]

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Henri Cartier-Bresson: “The Impassioned Eye” documentary

By LR admin | Published: January 27, 2012

I removed the embedded video because it appears that it was uploaded on Vimeo without the permission of the original copyright owner. The two disc set can be purchased from Amazon.

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Leica Akademie with Craig Semetko

By LR admin | Published: January 24, 2012

Last year I had the chance to participate in one of the Leica Akademie Weekends with Craig Semetko and I can highly recommend it. The price of the 2012 course is $495, but you will receive a $150 voucher that can be used toward the purchase of any Leica serial numbered M products plus other freebies. For more info check those […]

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