Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

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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Leica’s chairman: “Leica is back again”

As previously reported Leica Camera AG is back in the profit zone. Amateurphotographer published some comments on this topic from Rudolf Spiller (Leica Camera AG chairman): “Leica is back again. Innovative technical solutions, outstanding product quality and distinct design… this is what attracts and enthuses an increasing number of consumers worldwide. With its clear course for innovation, and […]

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Lightroom 3 will be available for registered Leica users by the end of July

The rumor is that the new version of Adobe LightRoom 3 will be available for download in the Leica owner’s area somewhere around July 24th, 2010 (and maybe even earlier). If you have not used your licence code to install the previous Adobe LightRoom 2 version, you will be able to download the latest version for free. […]

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Likea MPH – a replica pinhole camera

I am not sure if this is really legal, but Likea MPH is a replica pinhole camera of the Leica MP and sells online for $19.95: “Everything you need is in the box bar film, a little glue or tape and the pinhole element. Honor tradition by cutting your own from a pop can. MPH […]

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Leica cameras collection goes on auction in Melbourne, Australia

The Dr. Dinesh Parekh Camera Collection will go on auction Sunday 18 July 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Many old Leica cameras will be part of the auction: “Most top names feature in this collection, including about 50 examples of the in-demand Leica range, mainly from the period 1920 to 1970. Most are priced from $200 to […]

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Oskar Barnack Award 2010 slideshow

The best awarded portfolios of the Oskar Barnack Award 2010 organized by Leica Camera (slideshow):

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