Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

Leica look-alikes

By LR admin | Published: December 15, 2010

I noticed lately that more and more new cameras are  trying to bring back the “classic” (Leica) look. Was this trend triggered by the Leica M9? Here are two models that just got released in Japan: GH-TCAM30C camera from Green House: ViviCam 8027 camera from Vivitar:

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Another Leica store opens in Moscow

By LR admin | Published: December 10, 2010

Few days ago, another Leica stores opened in Moscow with a photo exhibition from Anthony Suau (his website is currently blacklisted by Google). Images via flickr. More pictures from the event available here.

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14 years ago, S1 was Leica’s first digital camera

By LR admin | Published: December 9, 2010

Gizmodo reminded us today that 20 years ago Leica introduced their first digital camera – the S1. For the record, Leica S1 was introduced 14 years ago, in 1996. The original B&H article is a nice read to give us an idea how much technology has progressed in the past 14 years. Here are some […]

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Leica day in Palm Beach

By LR admin | Published: December 7, 2010

What: Leica day at the Leica Boutique in West Palm Beach Where: The Pro Shop for Photographers When: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturday, December 11, 2010 Leica representative will show the range of Leica products including the LEICA M9 and M lenses, as well as X1, D-Lux 5, V-Lux 2, V-Lux 20, S2 and […]

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There is also a limited edition Leica calendar

By LR admin | Published: December 3, 2010

LFI now offers Leica-M and Leica-S limited edition calendars (45€ and 95€). Only 500 copies will be available for each edition:

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Full list of Leica products with a price increase

By LR admin | Published: December 1, 2010

Update: there will also be a Leica price increase in the UK. This is the full list of Leica products that will be impacted by the latest US price increase: Summarit-S 1:2.5/35 ASPH.CS (E82) Summarit-S 1:2.5/35 ASPH (E82) Summarit-S 1:2.5/70 ASPH (E82) APO-Macro-Summarit-S 1:2.5/120 CS (E72) APO-Macro-Summarit-S 1:2.5/120 (E72) APO-Tele-Elmar-S 1:3.5/180 CS (E72) APO-Tele-Elmar-S 1:3.5/180 […]

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Leica’s student/educator program is now discontinued in the US and Canada

By LR admin | Published: December 1, 2010

Leica Camera Inc. is discontinuing the Leica Student/Educator Program with immediate effect. Leica Camera Inc. will honor all written pre-approved applicants who have not received their ordered products yet. No new orders will be accepted under the Leica Student/Educator Program. The program was available in the US and Canada.

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