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Leica Press Releases

New Leica Camera subsidiary: LC Light & Imaging Systems

By LR admin | Published: April 22, 2017

Here is the full press release on the new Leica Camera subsidiary I mentioned a few days ago:

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Leica UK to host “Jim Marshall: Jazz Festival” at Mayfair

By LR admin | Published: March 8, 2017

Leica UK to host ‘Jim Marshall: Jazz Festival’ at Mayfair 17 – 28 March 2017 Leica Mayfair, 27 Bruton Place, London W1J 6NQ Leica UK has announced Jim Marshall: Jazz Festival: a new exhibition at its Mayfair studio, which will be open to the public from 17-28 March. Featuring images from one of the most […]

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Leica announced new accessories from COOPH and Gitzo

By LR admin | Published: March 4, 2017

Leica Camera Announces New, Premium Accessories from COOPH and Gitzo Stylish, high-quality rope straps from COOPH and rugged tripods from Gitzo provide users luxury add-ons for their cameras and binoculars March 3, 2017 – Leica Camera presents new accessories for cameras and binoculars. The product portfolio now features Leica Rope Straps, a selection of stylish […]

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Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2017: Entry phase begins and international jury announced

By LR admin | Published: February 22, 2017

Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2017: Beginning of submission phase and announcement of members of the international jury Professional and up-and-coming photographers can submit entries to prestigious photographic competition from 1 March to 10 April 2017  The long-established competition for photographers from Leica Camera AG – The Leica Oskar Barnack Award – has reached the entry […]

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Leica UK presents Mkomazi Wild Dog: an exhibition by Olly & Suzi

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2017

Leica UK presents Mkomazi Wild Dog: an exhibition by Olly & Suzi 24 February – 10 March 2017 Leica Mayfair, 27 Bruton Place, London W1J 6NQ Leica UK will host a brand new exhibition by wildlife photographers and artists, Olly & Suzi, entitled Mkomazi Wild Dog at Leica Mayfair from 24 February until 10 March […]

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Leica’s CEO Oliver Kaltner will be leaving in August

By LR admin | Published: February 1, 2017

The current CEO of Leica Camera AG Oliver Kaltner will not be extending his contract on August 31st. The German website FinanzNachrichten reports that Leica’s Supervisory Board was not satisfied with Kaltner’s style of leadership. Here is the full, Google translated text:

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2017 Leica Akademie North America workshops program announced

By LR admin | Published: January 14, 2017

LEICA CAMERA INC. ANNOUNCES 2017 LEICA AKADEMIE NORTH AMERICA WORKSHOPS International Destination workshops join a collection of new workshop experiences designed for every level of skill January 12, 2017— Leica Camera has announced the expansion of its Leica Akademie program for 2017, including the inaugural international Destination photography trips to India and Myanmar. These intimate […]

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Leica announces Oskar Barnack Award 2017

By LR admin | Published: January 10, 2017

Leica Camera Announces Return of the Oskar Barnack Award for 37th Consecutive Year Prestigious Photographic Competition Opens for Entries on March 1st January 10, 2017 – For the 37th year in a row, Leica Camera announces the return of the Oskar Barnack Award, the long-established, international photographic competition for professional photographers, and the ‘Leica Oskar […]

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