New Leica Boutique to open in Stuttgart

By LR admin | Published: October 16, 2013

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A new Leica Boutique (located at Photo Planet) is scheduled to open in Stuttgart on November 2nd, 2013. Additional information can be found here, here and here.

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Updated Leica camera icons for Mac OS

By LR admin | Published: October 15, 2013

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Andrew Sigurow released a new version of his Leica camera icons for Mac OS that include some of the recently released cameras. You can download the available icons and folders images from Deviantart for free.

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Peter Karbe seminar in Singapore

By LR admin | Published: October 15, 2013

Here is the information on a seminar in Singapore with Peter Karbe from Leica that will take place on October 17, 2013:
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New LFI magazine app for Android released

By LR admin | Published: October 15, 2013

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Leica Fotografie International introduced new LFI App version 1.0 for Android based devices. The LFI App version 1.0 is now available to download for free from Android Apps on Google Play. In the App, Leica Fotografie International is presenting selected areas of the user gallery and news items from the world of photography. The App is available in German and in English.

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Leica C camera now in stock

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

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The new Leica C camera is currently in stock at B&H in dark red and light gold. Most of the Leica C accessories are not yet available.

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Leica M (type 240) firmware version 2.0.0.11 released

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

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Leica Camera released firmware version 2.0.0.11 for the M type 240 rangefinder. This is a list of the improvements:

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This is the Leica digital rangefinder camera designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

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Leica Digital Rangefinder Camera designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson to join more than 40 rare and exceptional objects in (RED) Auction at Sotheby’s New York Money raised through the (RED) Auction will go towards the fight against AIDS in Africa

A truly unique Leica Digital Rangefinder Camera designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson will join more than 40 other rare and diverse items in the (RED) Auction on November 23rd 2013. Based on the Leica M, the camera will be auctioned to raise money for The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Hundreds of models and prototypes were made in the development of The Leica M for (RED). The body and lens ultimately being machined from a custom engineered alloy. Presented with a perfectly textured anodized aluminum outer shell, the traditional leather waist, synonymous with Leica, has been replaced with a laser machined aluminum body. More than 21,000 hemispheres create a new and extraordinary aesthetic, while a total of 561 models and nearly 1000 prototype parts were made during the 85 days it took to create of this incredibly special camera.

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New Leica accessories: carbon tripod and two ball heads

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

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Leica also announced two new accessories – a carbon tripod ($525) and two ball heads ($285, $390):

Allendale, NJ (October 3, 2013) – Leica Camera announces a series of new, easy-to-use accessories to enhance the Leica user’s photographic experience. The new products include a new Leica carbon tripod that embodies the highest quality materials and design, and therefore guarantees years of reliable service along with two easy-to-use Leica 24 and 38 ball heads with numerous additional features.

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