Leica cameras at the upcoming L&H Photographica Auction in Hong Kong

By LR admin | Published: October 29, 2013

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Some information on the upcoming L&H Photographica Auction that will be held on November 17th, 2013 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong:

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Leica D-LUX 6 Silver Edition camera announced

By LR admin | Published: October 24, 2013

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This is the rumored new compact camera from Leica: a silver edition D-Lux 6 with a price of $799 (same price as the regular D-Lux 6).

Press release:

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Leica Camera presents the photographic exhibition “The Venezuelan wonder – El Sistema and the power of music”

By LR admin | Published: October 24, 2013

El Sistema is the program behind the free musical education of Venezuelan children. Leica Camera presented the photographic exhibition “The Venezuelan wonder – El Sistema and the power of music” at the Salzburg Festival, where the youth orchestra also performed, from July 24 – September 1, 2013.

This video recaps the experience at the Salzburg Festival and delves into the program.

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One of a kind custom white Leica M camera spotted in Japan

By LR admin | Published: October 22, 2013

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During the Robert Capa exhibition opening / 100th birthday party at the Leica Ginza Salon, Tokyocamerastyle spotted one of a kind custom white Leica M camera (with leather embossed with the Leica logo) and 50mm f1.4 Summilux lens. The photo was taken by Dr. Andreas Kaufmann from Leica.

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Leica news from around the Web

By LR admin | Published: October 20, 2013

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→Check out the new Leica Store Miami online store – they are now the exclusive distributor of Arte di Mano products in the United States. See also their used gear section.

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→Gold-plated Leica camera set to fetch £1/2 million.

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→See the full list of Leica cameras and lenses for the 24th Westlicht camera auction that will take place on November 23rd, 2013.

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New consumer Leica camera to be announced next week during the PDN PhotoPlus Expo in New York

By LR admin | Published: October 18, 2013
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Photographicwanderings reports that Leica will announce a new compact/consumer camera during the PDN PhotoPlus Expo in New York next week:

“The company isn’t providing any further details at the moment, other than that Roland Wolff, vice president of marketing for Leica Camera USA, will make the announcement.”

The announcement most likely will take place on October 24th.

Leica recently announced the C type 112 compact camera that has some design features from the latest M.

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Leica X Vario city challenge

By LR admin | Published: October 16, 2013

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LEICA X VARIO CITY CHALLENGE

A Creative Contest for Leica Fans Across the Country

WHAT:                  

For the first time ever, Leica is launching the “Leica X Vario City Challenge,” a coast to coast Leica Camera photo competition with a twist! Leica fans in four cities— New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles and Miami—can compete for the chance to win a Leica X Vario among many other valuable prizes. 30 lucky participants in each city will be invited to shoot with a Leica X Vario for 4 hours during the City Challenge. Sign up quickly, be creative, select your favorite image, and submit it to the competition.

WHERE & WHEN:       

New York City : October 25 (12 Noon to 4 PM EST)
Washington DC : November 8 (12 Noon to 4 PM EST)
Los Angeles : November 15 (12 Noon to 4 PM PST)
Miami : December 6 (12 Noon to 4 PM EST)

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The latest Leica Camera videos

By LR admin | Published: October 16, 2013

Rolf Sachs describes his conceptual long-term “Camera in Motion – From Chur to Tirano” project in this video shot with the Leica M. The work, which was taken with the Leica S-System, was presented at St. Moritz Arts Masters 2013.

Yvan Rodic, also known as the FaceHunter, finds that photography allows him to share his experiences. In this video, he takes to the streets of Paris with the Leica C to capture moments and people he hasn’t met before.

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