Leica announced a new limited edition M3D “David Douglas Duncan” camera

By LR admin | Published: December 20, 2014

Update #1: few days ago I posted on Facebook the official Leica M3D limited film camera brochure.

Update #2: LFI magazine also has an article on the new camera.

Three weeks ago Leica Camera quietly announced a new limited edition M3D-5 David Douglas Duncan film camera – a remake of the original M3D. Only 16 pieces of the new M3D-5 will be produced. No official information or pricing was released by Leica, but here are few pictures of the new camera courtesy of gilbert_leica taken during the official unveiling at Leitzpark in Wetzlar:

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New Leica price increase in Europe on January 1st, 2015

By LR admin | Published: December 19, 2014

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As usual, Leica Camera will have another price increase on January 1st, 2015. For now the price increase is only for Europe – because of the stronger dollar, the Leica prices in the US are actually down with several ongoing promotions. Here are the details:

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The latest Leica M limited edition cameras available on eBay

By LR admin | Published: December 19, 2014

Here are some of the latest Leica M limited edition cameras now listed on eBay:

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→ Leica M 60 limited edition for $18,500.

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→ Leica M Monochrom and M-A cameras with 28mm + 35mm + 50mm Summilux lenses for $64,980. Another set is listed for for $69,995.

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→ New Leica M240 100th anniversary edition (silver) for $6,520.

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Leica photographers: Andre D. Wagner

By LR admin | Published: December 19, 2014

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A profile video of Andre D. Wagner: a look at the work, the photographer in action, and the process:

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New Leica Store in Paris (Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré)

By LR admin | Published: December 18, 2014

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Leica Camera opened a new store in Paris at Rue du 105-109 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. The store is 170 square meters and includes a photo gallery, library and a workshop room. The current exhibition is devoted to the French photographer Dolorès Marat, a poetic work printed by the well known Atelier Fresson. The exhibition is until March 15th, 2015.

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Firmware update v1.3 for Leica T Typ 701 camera released

By LR admin | Published: December 18, 2014

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Leica released firmware update v1.3 for their T model 701 camera. Here is a list of the introduced impreovments:

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Craig Semetko: how to use a Leica M rangefinder (video)

By LR admin | Published: December 18, 2014

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Valbray EL1 watch for Leica now in stock

By LR admin | Published: December 17, 2014

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The Valbray EL1 watch for Leica that was announced few months ago is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at the Leica Store Miami. Additional information on this limited edition watch can be found here. Leica Store Miami is currently offering free UPS 2nd day air shipping on all domestic orders $1,000 or more placed by December 22nd, 2014 and free UPS worldwide express shipping for all international orders over $3,000 until January 31st. 2015.

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