The German website manager-magazin.de published an article about the potential replacement of the current Leica Camera CEO Alfred Schopf. I was told that this is not the first and it is not going to be last change in top management. There are rumors that Blackstone is not happy with the current performance of the German camera manufacturer. […]
The pictures above show the Konost FF full frame digital rangefinder camera prototype equipped with M mount, optical viewfinder with electronically displayed frame-lines and a rangefinder focusing patch plus the basic controls: aperture, shutter speed, focus, and ISO. More information available at PhotoRumors.com and konost.com.
A collection of vintage Leica ads can be found on Facebook.
Few months ago I mentioned that Jessops will start selling Leica cameras. The UK based photography chain has now updated their website with a dedicated Leica online store. The Leica M offering is still limited, but hopefully they will expand it in the future.
Here is some additional information on the just announced 2015 Momenta and Leica Akademie workshops, including an exclusive discount available for Leica Akademie alumni:
I received an interesting email from the Leica Store in Manchester – they have on display the original “Leica Family Tree” (Leica Stammbaum) from the old factory in Solms. The store acquired the “tree” last year when Leica were moving to Wetzlar and have recently replicated it to the way it was in Solms. Read the whole story here. […]
I regular posts updates on the latest Leica books. Check out the selection of new titles at the Leica Store Miami. The new 2015 Leica Hall of Fame Calendar is currently available at: Amazon US Amazon Germany Amazon UK Amazon France Amazon Italy Amazon Spain Amazon Japan More Leica related books after the break:
