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Leica related links

A short interview with Luigi Crescenzi from Leicatime. You can browse all currently available Luigi cases on eBay. Did you know that Konica produced M lenses? For example: the Konica 21-35/3.4-4. Some sample shots are available here. They also had a Hexanon 50mm and 60mm f/1.2. The Konica 21-35/3.4-4 goes for over $2000 on eBay. The Konica […]

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What to expect from Leica at Photokina 2010 (*updated*)

Photokina is the biggest photography equipment show in the world and it takes place every two years in Cologne, Germany. For Leica Camera AG, this is their “home turf” – Solms is 150km/100miles away from Cologne. As Rudi Spiller mentioned on the last financial report, Leica has used Photokina to make some major announcements in the past: […]

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Leica UK: “All major repairs will now be sent to the company’s head office in Solms, Germany”

Leica UK issued a press release today stating that all future Leica equipment repairs will be sent to Solms, Germany (full press release after the break):

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Leica annual report 2009/2010

Leica published its annual report for 2009/2010 and as expected, the results are excellent. There is a very positive introduction at the beginning of the report from the Chairman of the Board Rudi Spiller. His last words were: “Photokina 2010 is approaching and you will see Leica Camera using the opportunity provided by the leading photography fair to continue its positive course” My […]

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The documentary “Shooting Robert King” can now be watched online for free

An excellent documentary – worth seeing if you haven’t done so already (warning: graphic content). Watch more free documentaries

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Testing white background on LeicaRumors.com

I will be testing white background on LeicaRumors this weekend. I still have to make some small adjustments. I would like to know what do you think – should I keep the old (black) background or change it to white: What background do you prefer?customer surveys This is how the new picture gallery will look […]

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Leica related news/links

Leica to radically scale back UK repair service Leitax Leica-R/Canon EOS adapter review Leica’s website no longer lists any R lenses Dr. Andreas Kaufmann will again take the position of Chairman of the board at Leica Camera effective July 12th, 2010 Jenoptik is “Preferred Supplier” of Leica Camera AG Seal visited the Leica store in Moscow […]

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