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Huawei P9 with dual Leica lens wins European Consumer Smartphone 2016-17 at EISA

The Huawei P9 smartphone with dual Leica lens won the 2016-17 EISA European Consumer Smartphone award (see also the recent review by Kristian Dowling): August 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) is honoured to announce that the Huawei P9 has been named ‘European Consumer Smartphone 2016-17’ by the European Image and Sound Association […]

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Leica UK and Magnum announce new Bruce Gilden exhibition – Detroit: Against the Wind

DETROIT: AGAINST THE WIND Bruce Gilden 17 – 30 September 2016 Leica Gallery Mayfair, 27 Bruton Place, London, W1J 6NQ Detroit: Against the Wind is Magnum photographer Bruce Gilden’s ode to the Midwestern city and its inhabitants. The exhibition, commissioned by Leica UK, will include more than 20 new photographs taken by Gilden earlier this […]

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Ara Güler receives Leica Hall of Fame Award

The world-famous Turkish photographer Ara Güler has been named as recipient of the 2016 Leica Hall of Fame Award. Known for his black-and-white images of the Bosporus metropolis during the 1950s and 1960s, Güler’s impressive portrayal of life in Istanbul has earned him the nickname “The Eye of Istanbul”. The 2016 Leica Hall of Fame Award will […]

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Leica at Photokina 2016

Leica Camera AG to be ‘Official Photography Partner of Photokina 2016’ with a professional presence in Hall 2.1, and major exhibition at the Leica Gallery in Hall 1 Wetzlar, 20 July 2016: Leica Camera AG has announced that its presence this year at photokina 2016 in Cologne will be focused on professional photography and the […]

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Leica Store Las Vegas officially opened

I already reported about the new Leica Store Las Vegas few months ago – today Leica USA officially announced the opening of the first-ever Las Vegas Store, located in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace (right off the Las Vegas Strip’s ground-level entrance to Forum Shops). The Leica Store Las Vegas has the longest operating hours […]

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Master of Photography: Leica and Sky Arts search for Europe’s best photographer

Master of Photography: Leica and Sky Arts search for Europe’s best photographer Leica Camera AG, the German manufacturer of premium cameras and sport optics products, has announced that it is to become Sky Arts’ exclusive technical provider for ‘Master of Photography’, the first TV talent show dedicated to photography.

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Leica M Monochrom added to Leica à la carte camera personalisation service

I already reported about the Leica Monochrom camera being aded as a part of the Leica à la carte program a few days ago. Here is the official word from Leica:

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Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2016 finalists revealed

Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2016 finalists revealed Twelve finalists selected in prestigious international photographic competition Leica Camera has announced that the twelve finalists in this year’s ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award’ have been selected. Chosen by a jury of prominent international experts, the complete portfolios in the categories ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award’ and ‘Leica Oskar Barnack […]

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