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Leica has a surprise for next year

By LR admin | Published: November 20, 2011

At a recent Leica Experience Day in Germany, Dr. Kaufmann made a comment suggesting another surprise for next year in addition to the upcoming Leica M10 and new mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras: “He promised more than one surprise for next year – and he told us that they haven’t been discussed or discovered by Leica […]

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Yes, there was a underwater housing for the Leica Digilux 2 camera

By LR admin | Published: November 18, 2011

While I was wondering around on eBay, I came across this underwater housing for Leica Digilux 2 camera. The manufacturer is Hugyfot and they have this posted on their website from 2004:

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Here are the new Leica M prices

By LR admin | Published: November 17, 2011

This is the new US price list for Leica M lenses that will take effect on Jaunary 1st, 2012 (you can click on each of the lenses to see the current price): 11649 18mm f3.8 ASPH. $3,195.00 11647 21mm f1.4 ASPH. (S8) $6,995.00 11145 21mm f3.4 ASPH (E46) $2,995.00 11601 24mm f1.4 ASPH. (S7) $6,995.00 11648 […]

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Leica to increase M lens prices on January 1st, 2012

By LR admin | Published: November 16, 2011

I already mentioned that back in August: Leica Camera will increase their prices on M lenses in the US starting January 1st, 2012. For example, the 50mm f/1.4 Summilux will go up from $3695.00 to $3995.00, the 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux will go from $10495.00 to $10995.00. Prices of cameras and accessories will stay the same. If you need […]

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Leica M9-P silver chrome in stock now

By LR admin | Published: November 16, 2011

I just received a notification from B&H that the silver chrome Leica M9-P is currently in stock.

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Voigtlander Nokton Aspherical 35mm f/1.2 II lens now shipping in the US

By LR admin | Published: November 16, 2011

The Voigtlander Nokton Aspherical 35mm f/1.2 II lens is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at B&H. This lens was announced in February, 2011. Some samples can be found on flickr. Here are the basics specs:

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Invitation to submit entries for the 2012 Leica Oskar Barnack Award

By LR admin | Published: November 16, 2011

Solms, Germany (November 16, 2011) – Leica Camera AG invites professional photographers to submit entries to the Leica Oskar Barnack Award, an international photography competition. Photographers wishing to take part may submit their projects online between January 16 and March 1, 2012. The terms and conditions of entry can be downloaded from www.leica-oskar-barnack-award.com shortly before […]

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