All ongoing Leica M camera and lens discounts are set to expire on April 30th, 2015:
* Except the new Summarit versions, Silver Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH, Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH and APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lenses.
Leica Camera Japan announced a new “Leica T Hosoo set” that comes with a specially designed Nishijin textile camera protector. Only 15 limited edition sets will be produced – 8 in black and 7 in champagne gold. The prices range from¥460,000 ($3,283) to ¥500,000 ($4,166). Hosoo is a Kyoto based textile company founded in 1688 that designs, develops and markets high end fabrics for the fashion industry.
Via DCWatch
Watch this video for a glimpse inside the new Leica Paris flagship store at Rue du faubourg Saint-Honoré 105-109, 75008, Paris. It features a space dedicated to merchandising, a brand new Leica Gallery, a book shop and a Leica Akademie for workshops. The gallery will feature 4-5 exhibitions year including established and up-and-coming photographers. In the book store, you’ll find a selection of art books from the finest editors: Xavier Barral, Filigranes, André Frère, Steidl, Phaidon, Only Photography, Mack and books belonging to the “Leica Photography must-haves” made by Martin Parr for Leica Camera. Stop by and see a space dedicated to culture, workshops and the art photography.
Adobe Lightroom CC is now officially announced:
Update #1 – Adobe also released Camera Raw 9 (download links: Mac| Windows).
Additional, more detailed coverage including videos of the new LR CC features can be found on PhotoRumors.
Here is the full list of all supported Leica cameras:
The new Leica M Monochrom is coming soon – a Monochrom Typ 246 camera was registered in Korea (government radio agency’s website). Based on previous RRA registrations, the official announcement should be in 30-60 days.
Leica auctions are not only for buying used gear or waiting to find out which rare model will break the next record for most expensive camera – you can also sell your own Leica equipment. Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction is currently accepting consignments for their upcoming Fall 2015 auction. For more information, read the auction FAQs and auction reserves rules.
The guys behind eBay Deals created this animated GIF that shows the design evolution of Leica rangefinder cameras over the years.
The winner of the “The Leica M Photographer” book giveaway is @_loicjulien. Congratulations!
For everyone else: here is a 40% off coupon for the eBook version of the “The Leica M Photographer“ – use LEICAM during checkout:
This coupon is available only on rockynook.com and is valid worldwide.
“The Leica M Photographer” is also available for pre-order on Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany, Amazon France, Amazon Canada, Amazon Japan, Amazon Italy and Amazon Spain.
Book description (you can see the table of content and few sample pages on rockynook.com):
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