Leica Akademie UK announced new workshops:
Following in the footsteps of the original German Akademie dating back to 1934, the Leica Akademie UK offers a collection of workshops that aims to inspire a new generation of photographers and help capture the ‘decisive moment’ through a Leica lens.
A premier learning resource for Leica users, Leica Akademie UK workshops are open to entry-level photographers as well as those more experienced. (more info)
The new web series called Betterthandead is filmed entirely on a Leica MP Safari camera. Here is the link to the Betterthandead episode and trailer:
On October 16th the director/photographer Mark de Paola will also be releasing Three Tutus And A Gun, an original feature film, filmed entirely with the Leica M240 camera. Here is the trailer:
My name is Markus Andersen, I am a Sydney, Australia based fine art photographer who uses Leica gear. My work, art practice and use of Leica gear was featured in a short documentary called “Into The Belly of The Beast”. I now have my first published book called “Rage Against The Light” on urban street / documentary photography. The book was shot on both BW film (Leica MP & M4 with 28mm f2.8/ 35mm f2 asph lenses) and digital cameras. Here a 90 second movie I created for the book – a cinematic version of shooting on the street, probably a perspective many photographers share that shoot in the urban world:
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Slow news day: the Leica X (Typ 113) “Edition Moncler” camera that was announced last year is now available at B&H. Additional pictures:
The handmade Arte di Mano half cases for Leica Q are now shipping. Variety of leathers and colors are available at the Leica Store Miami.
Check out also the new Angelo Pelle half cases for the Leica Q camera.
The Leica M Monochrom camera is now $2,000 off – a bigger saving than the previously available 12% discount (currently available at B&H, Adorama and Amazon). This Monochrom model is already out of stock at many retailers and I believe this is the last clearance sale before this model will be discontinued. Leica announced a new Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) model in April, 2015.
Update: this discount is only for the black Monochrom, the silver version is still at 12% off.
There is a new Leica manual rangefinder style camera app for iPhone called Red Dot Camera. Here are the main app features:
Additional app screenshots:
Here is something you don’t see every day – Leica M edition 100 null series set. Leica Store Miami currently has this one out of 25 pre-production M 100 years sets that were produced before the official run of 101 limited edition cameras started. Can be your for $74,500. Here are the details:
This Leica M Set Edition “Leica 100” – Null Series is rarer than rare – part of an “unofficial” 25 pre-production cameras manufactured in addition to the “officially” released 101 sets. It represents a unique opportunity for collectors, investors and Leica enthusiasts alike to own one of Leica’s most celebrated special edition sets of the modern era. This was also the first special edition set to introduce a new lens: the Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH which is currently one of Leica’s most desirable optics. Beautiful to behold with its solid stainless steel construction and unique design, the Leica M Set Edition “Leica 100” is sure to be remembered as one of Leica’s iconic editions.
This set has never been used. The lenses have never been mounted to a body. For sale on consignment, we are able consider reasonable offers. Please note that as a pre-production set, small manufacturing variances are possible when compared to the 101 production sets.
Originally, 101 sets were made, with edition numbers from 1914-2014. However, an additional 25 “Null Series” sets were produced but not made available to the general public. These sets were given a number out of 25. This set for sale is number 24 of 25. The edition number appears on both camera bodies and each lens.
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