Leica digest

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2018


The latest Leica-related YouTube videos:

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New Leica CL “Street Kit” announced

By LR admin | Published: December 7, 2018


Today, Leica Camera announced the Leica CL “Street Kit” that includes the CL camera, a Summicron-TL 23 mm f/2 ASPH, black leather carrying strap and a second battery. The Leica CL ‘Street Kit’ is available today at Leica stores, boutiques and dealers for $4,195:

USWorldwide
Adorama
B&H
PopFlash
Leica Store Soho
Leica Store Miami
Leica Boutique Palm Beach
Tamarkin
Classic Connection
Ken Hansen		Meister Camera (Germany)
Calumet (Germany)
Leica Store Lisse (Netherlands)
Reddotcameras (UK)
Park Camera (UK)
M&K Kamera (Hong Kong)
Rangefinder (Hong Kong)
Map Camera (Japan)
Leica Boutique Montreal (Canada)

Press release:

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Wetzlar Camera Auctions launched

By LR admin | Published: December 6, 2018


Lars Netopil Classic Cameras (Wetzlar) and Jo Geier Mint&Rare (Vienna) will have a joined project starting in 2019, conducting specialized classic camera auctions in Wetzlar, Germany. The company’s name is Wetzlar Camera Auctions and their website is www.wetzlarcameraauctions.com.

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Adobe Lightroom alternative announced – Skylum Luminar 3 with libraries

By LR admin | Published: December 6, 2018


Today Skylum announced a major upgrade to their Luminar photo editing software that includes the ability to organize and edit an image library similar to Adobe Lightroom.

The official Luminar 3 release will be on December 18th but pre-orders are already open.

If you need a coupon code for $10 off, use LEICARUMORS (visit also PhotoRumors for detailed pricing and upgrade options).

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The WestLicht Photographica Auction is being renamed as the Leitz Photographica Auction

By LR admin | Published: December 5, 2018

The 33rd WestLicht Camera Auctioachieves top prices and brings some surprising news: the WestLicht Photographica Auction is being renamed as the Leitz Photographica Auction.

The 33rd WestLicht Photographica Auction was held in Vienna last weekend. As the auction opened, Matthias Harsch, Chairman of the Executive Board of Leica Camera AG, and Alexander Sedlak, Managing Director of Leica Camera Austria, surprised everyone present with the latest news: the next auction will take place in June 2019 at the Leitz Park in Wetzlar under the name Leitz Photographica Auction (www.leitz-auction.com), with a new logo and will be organised by the long-established, highly-experienced and successful team from Vienna. In future, under the prestigious, historically renowned name of ‘Leitz’, the entire knowledge and expertise of the globally active and networked company Leica Camera AG will come into play to offer even more bidders from around the globe the chance to buy spectacular collector’s pieces and rarities at exciting auctions.

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The 2019 Photokina show is canceled

By LR admin | Published: December 5, 2018


The 2019 Photokina show is now officially canceled and the 2020 Photokina dates were announced: May 27-30, 2020. The full press release can be found here.

Via PhotoRumors

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Leica CL camera + Elmarit 18mm lens starter bundle now $895 off

By LR admin | Published: December 4, 2018

 


Leica Camera USA started a new holiday promotion where you can get the Leica CL camera + 18mm Elmarit lens combo in black for $895 off (the CL is $2,795, the 18mm Elmarit is $1,295 when bought separately, the promo bundle is $3,195). Visit one of our sponsors for more details:

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