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Leica rumors

By LR admin | Published: February 19, 2009

I guess those were the new product releases for now. Since there are not many Leica rumors floating around, I will return to cover general Leica related topics on a daily basis. Please let me know what do you think about the blog. What do you want to see? What you don’t want to see. […]

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Panasonic is not buying Leica

By LR admin | Published: February 18, 2009

“Leica and Panasonic have dismissed as speculation rumours that Leica may sell part of its camera business to Panasonic.” Source Amateurphotographer

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It’s official: LEICA SUPER-ELMAR-M 18 mm f/ 3.8 ASPH

By LR admin | Published: February 17, 2009

February 18, 2009: With the LEICA SUPER-ELMAR-M 18 mm f/ 3.8 ASPH., Leica Camera AG, Solms, expands their range of short focal-length lenses for the Leica M System, adding another compact wide-angle lens. This newly developed lens is characterized by its outstanding image quality and compact size. Another addition to the Leica rangefinder system accessories […]

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It’s official: LEICA SF 58

By LR admin | Published: February 17, 2009

February 18, 2009: Leica Camera AG, Solms, presents a new flash unit combining the highest performance and system compatibility in one high-end flash unit the LEICA SF 58. The maximum guide number of 58 (ISO 100/21) enables high light output and, due to its fully swivelling reflector, offers ideal opportunities for indirect flash illumination. Its […]

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New Leica flash leaked

By LR admin | Published: February 17, 2009

Reddotcameras.com has the new Leica flash on their website and some more products: The new Super-Elmar 18mm f3.8-ASPH: £1955 Leica 18mm metal finder: £550 The new Lsica SF58 flash-gun: £520 Leica ever-ready case for D-LUX 4: £125 Expected delivery date: March/April, official announcement: February 20th.

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Got my Leica D-Lux 4 rebate and…

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2009

… extra free battery and complimentary Leica leather memory card wallet. I was not sure if Leica US will honor all 3 rebates at the same time, but it was no problem. In addition, since I purchased it from my local authorized dealer on a Leica Demo Day, I did not have to pay any taxes […]

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LeicaRumors now on Facebook and Twitter

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2009

Two more ways to follow LeicaRumors.com: on Facebook and Twitter.

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