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Today the Panasonic LX5 is 3 times cheaper than the Leica D-Lux 5

By LR admin | Published: December 2, 2011

Today Amazon has a deal on the Panasonic LX5 ($269) which makes is 3 times cheaper than the Leica D-Lux 5 ($799)! The Leica D-Lux 5 and Panasonic LX5 are basically identical cameras, both manufactured by Panasonic in Japan. Check this comparison for more details.

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for November 2011

By LR admin | Published: December 1, 2011

Those are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for November 2011: The upcoming Fuji mirrorless camera resembles Leica M9. Leica has a surprise for next year. Here are the new Leica M prices. LFI magazine promises new products coverage in their next issue. LFI magazine: “Leica will soon be presenting novelties in a variety […]

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New Leica Boutique opens tomorrow in Basel

By LR admin | Published: December 1, 2011

A new Leica Boutique will open its doors tomorrow in Basel, Switzerland. For more info, visit Foto Profis Basel website.

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Leitz Park building application submitted: an important step in the planning of the new Leica Camera AG facilities

By LR admin | Published: November 30, 2011

Leitz-Park GmbH, the developer of the new Leica Camera AG company headquarters in the Leitz Park in Wetzlar, submitted the building application to the local authorities in Wetzlar on Wednesday. If all goes well, construction should begin in April 2012, and the building is scheduled to be completed by November 2013. The building has a projected ground plan area […]

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The Leica M-system 2012 wall calendar is here

By LR admin | Published: November 30, 2011

The new Leica M-system 2012 wall calendar is now available on LFI for EUR 45. Check out also the new S-Magazine and the LFI Gallery slide show feature. Solms, Germany (November 30, 2011) – Leica Camera AG, in conjunction with Magnum Photos, presents the Leica M-System wall calendar for 2012. Titled ‘Past. Present. Future.,’ the calendar shares its name with […]

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New online portal for Leica S photographers

By LR admin | Published: November 30, 2011

This is the official press release for the new Leica S portal I mentioned few weeks ago: Solms, Germany (November 30, 2011) – In collaboration with Leica Camera AG, LFI Photographie GmbH presents a new online portal for the Leica S-System, www.S-League.net. The website illustrates the wide range of photographic opportunities covered by the Leica […]

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Leica Camera to announce new products any day now

By LR admin | Published: November 29, 2011

Leica will announce new products in the next few days “in a variety of product categories“. I expect a new 50mm f/2.0 Summicron-M ASPH lens and a V-Lux 3 camera.

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