Not really a big surprise since Leica has been looking for a sell since they turned around their finances. Why sell only 44%? My guess is that way Dr. Kaufmann can still own the majority (51%) of the company (he owned 95% of Leica’s stock: 95%-44% =51%). Here is the full press release: Leica […]
New Leica D-Lux 5 limited edition (1500 units produced), US pricing should be around $1,200.00: Versatile digital compact camera in titanium styling with luxury leather case 18 October 2011: Leica Camera AG has today announced a special edition of its successful D-Lux 5 digital camera: the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium. This elegantly-designed compact camera, with […]
Tamarkin’s rare camera auction will take place on Sunday, October 30 and will feature some rare Leica cameras: About the “the Leica gun”: Leica Telephoto Assembly RIFLE, known as “the Leica Gun” or, in Germany, as the“Leica Gewehr.” A product of the E. Leitz agency in New York in the 1930s, the Leica Rifle is the rarest of all accessories. […]
Leica Camera launched a new Leica M7 Xinhai Revolution limited edition in China: “On 10 October, Leica launched in China a limited edition M7 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution. Distinguished guests were invited to witness the launch of this camera in the ex-residence of Song Ching Ling. Clad in green leather, this edition […]
Tonight is the opening of the “You are here” street photography exhibit in LA: “The concept was that 30 photographers were given 10 days to shoot one square block in the Fashion district in Downtown LA. Despite the restriction, all the photographers were able to capture the soul and essence of the place in a […]
There is a new solution form Walter RX Eyepiece for rangefinder cameras users who suffer from astigmatism: This is an ingenious little device that solves two big problems. Your optical deficiency, and astigmatism. Now, using this device, you are able to put your eye up close to the eyepiece, allowing you to see the full […]
Leica Camera Japan announced a new “Leica M9-P silver red leather set” limited edition camera. Only 30 pieces will be produced. The camera will come with a silver Leica Elmarit M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH lens. The camera will be available only in the Futago Tamagawa Leica store in Tokyo. Via DC.Watch
