Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2022
Leica Camera is once again presenting the renowned Leica Oskar Barnack Award. With the announcement of the jury, the selection process for the photography award moves into its final phase.
This year, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA) enters into its 42nd edition. Based on the submissions made by nominators from all over the world, the jury decides on the shortlist and winners. The 2022 jury includes:
Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 4.1 released with improved auto-select mask models, streamlined batch model downloads, and other performance enhancements (use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off).
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Skylum Luminar AI version 1.5.2 and Luminar Neo version 1.0.4 were released with new functionality and better performance.
In this episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts David Farkas and Josh Lehrer are breaking down common (and not so common) Leica lingo. From Summilux and Super-Elmar to Messsucher and Visoflex, they’ll offer up clear and concise meanings behind Leica camera and lens terminology:
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From Meister Camera on Facebook:
Dear Leica friends,
Today we would like to introduce you to a forgotten collector’s piece, LEICA TOOM!
Not only BUHAUS stands for qualified vurniture, but also TOOM has gained a great reputation in recent years. But it was not the
building market that stood at the naming ceremony of this unique special model pate.
The word TOOM is a reminiscent of the LEICA telegram course words of the past days. LEITZ was leading ca. 1928 jene short words for his products, so that orders from traders could also be telegraphically transmitted without any confusion. This is how a LEICA universal seeker was referred to as VIDOM, for example. Since about now. 1959, however, LEICA uses five-digit numerical values instead of these telegram coursewords.This one-of-a-kind LEICA T-series special model was reproduced with an elegant Cherry Wood veneer by Japanese specialist “Aki Asahi”. It represents a unique symbiosis of the highest craftsmanship and ultimate sustainability. Technically met the special model of the regular camera and spoiled it with a high-resolution 16MP sensor and a unique service concept with a large touch screen.
The delivery scope included a white silicone strap and for optimal care a small bottle of Poliboy furniture polish. Free by the motto: “Poliboy remakes LEICA!”
Additional pictures of the Leica Toom camera:
Billingham announced a new Eventer MKII camera bag – this is an upgraded version of the previous ‘Eventer’, with additional features. The dimensions and capacity remain the same.
In the US Billingham camera bags are sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H.
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