Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

LeicaRumors widget now available

By LR admin | Published: December 26, 2009

If you are into widgetary: A NikonRumors forum member (thanks alphanikonrex!) has created a widget where you can get the latest [NR] RSS feeds directly to your desktop (only for Mac at that point). The widget can be downloaded for free here. You can also subscribe for email notifications from LeicaRumors. Also available: NikonRumors widget […]

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Happy Holidays from LeicaRumors.com

By LR admin | Published: December 24, 2009
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Leica Links

By LR admin | Published: December 18, 2009

Leica X1 get reviewed @ dpreview – I see a lot of “cons” in the conclusions section Another Leica X1 review Leica X1 samples available for download (via getdpi). More samples on flickr. Leica X1 leather case shows up on Japanese site leitzmuseum.org – an online Leica camera collection Leitz M Classics bag Leica R lens to F mount […]

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Invitation to submit entries for the ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award’ competition for 2010

By LR admin | Published: December 11, 2009

Full press release: December 2009 — Leica Camera AG, Solms, extends their invitation to submit entries to their international photography competition for professional photographers, the ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award’. Applications from interested photographers will be accepted exclusively online at www.leicaoskar-barnack-award.com between 15 January and 15 March 2010. The competition also includes the awarding of a […]

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Leica Interim report as of September 30, 2009

By LR admin | Published: December 6, 2009

The full pdf file can be found here. Leica M9 was in development for 2 years (code name “P864” – full frame sensor is 24×36=864) Leica X1 was in development for 1 year (code name “Louisa”) Total number of employees: 1,072, (11 more since a year ago) Sales details: Leica stores: “In cooperation with national […]

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Leica prices in the UK: +6%

By LR admin | Published: December 4, 2009

David Bell, managing director of Leica in the UK confirmed it (via BJP): “In combination with the VAT increase on 01 January 2010, Leica Camera will also have a price increase. The increase is approximately 6% across all ranges and is due predominately to exchange rate.” Leica M9 price will stay unchanged. It is not […]

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Leica S2, M9 workshops in South Florida this weekend

By LR admin | Published: December 1, 2009

There are still spaces available for the Leica M9 and Leica S2 workshops that will take place in Palm Beach this weekend (you can sign up here). Don’t let the $25 fee scare you – it is refundable with a purchase at the Pro Shop of a higher value. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. […]

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