New Leica Ultravid Colorline compact binoculars

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

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Leica announced new Ultravid Colorline compact binoculars priced between $945 and $995:

Allendale, NJ (October 10, 2013) – Leica announces its new Leica Ultravid Colorline (http://en.leica-camera.com/sport_optics/special%20editions_new/Colorline/) collection of compact, high quality binoculars. In addition to the classic models with black leather trim, the Leica Ultravid 8 x 20 and Leica Ultravid 10 x 25 are now also available in vibrantly colored leather trim: apple green, Aztec beige, dove blue, Capri blue, cherry red and lemon yellow.

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Firmware updates 2.3.0.0 for Leica S and 1.3.0.0 for Leica S2 released

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2013
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Leica S2

Firmware for S-System: FW 2.3.0.0 for the Leica S and FW 1.3.0.0 for the Leica S2

Leica is also offering a firmware update together with this new lens: FW 2.3.0.0 for the Leica S and FW 1.3.0.0 for the Leica S2. The update ensures optimum functionality of this lens when used on Leica S, S2 and S2-P cameras. Registered S customers can now download the files containing the firmware and an installation guide from the owners’ area at: https://owners.leica-camera.com. Users who would like to bring their camera up to date can now download the update from the Leica owners’ area and take advantage of the improvements.

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New Leica Elmarit-S 45mm f/2.8 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

LEICA ELMARIT-S 45 mm f:2.8 ASPH lens
I am just catching up on news from the past two weeks: on October 1st Leica announced a new Elmarit-S 45mm f/2.8 ASPH lens priced at $6,350 for the normal and $7,450.00 for the CS version:

New: LEICA ELMARIT-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH. Class-leading standard wide-angle lens for the Leica S-System

Solms, Germany, 1 October 2013: Further defining the S-System as the ultimate solution for the most demanding professionals, Leica Camera AG has unveiled a new wide-angle lens, the Leica Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH. Attaining class-leading critical levels of performance in all measurable areas, the Leica Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH. sets new standards for wide-angle focal lengths in the medium format category. With this addition, the lens portfolio for the Leica S medium format system is now comprised of nine lenses (six of which are also available in a CS variant) with focal lengths ranging from 24 mm to 180 mm, assuring uncompromising imaging quality in almost all situations. Leica is also offering firmware updates FW 2.3.0.0 for the Leica S and FW 1.3.0.0 for the Leica S2 and S2-P, ensuring the optimum functionality of this new lens.

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Back online

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

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I am back online and will be catching up with the latest Leica news in the next few days.

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Offline for two weeks

By LR admin | Published: September 30, 2013

Due to unexpected family emergency I will be offline in the next two week. I will try to post updates and reply to emails when possible.

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Highlights of the 24th Westlicht camera auction (November 23rd, 2013)

By LR admin | Published: September 24, 2013

Some of highlights from the 24th Westlicht camera auction scheduled for November 23rd, 2013:

Leica I Mod. C Luxus

Leica I Mod. C Luxus

The one and only I Mod. C ‘Luxus’ in 100% original and fine condition. The camera with gold plated metal parts and lizard skin body was never restored and has the typical and original patina. Only 95 ‘Luxus’ cameras were produced from 1929 to 1931.

Year: 1930
Serial no.: 37257
Opening Bid: 90,000 EUR
Estimate: 150,000 – 200,000 EUR

Leica 250 GG

Leica 250 GG

This is the most beautiful Leica 250 GG we have ever seen, in almost like new and original, perfect working condition, it comes with both film cassettes, near mint Summitar 2/5cm no.577583 (cap), ESFOO everready case, rare ANZOO film trimming template, instructions, original maker’s box with matching number – the camera was delivered on December 24th (!), 1941 to the University in Straßburg and obviously never used !

Year: 1941
Serial no.: 349045
Opening bid: 30,000 EUR
Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 EUR

Leica IIIf No. 500.000

Leica IIIf No. 500.000

The famous presentation camera for Dr. Ernst Leitz II, in good original condition, with matching Elmar 3.5/5cm, ex. Leitz Museum (with original red museum sticker ‘M 163’ on base plate), ex. Surat Collection

Year: 1950
Serial no.:500000
Opening Bid: 120,000 EUR
Estimate: 200,000 – 250,000 EUR

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New iOS and Android app released for Leica C remote control and Wi-Fi sharing

By LR admin | Published: September 23, 2013

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Leica Camera AG released a new free smart phone app for iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android devices that will allow remote control and image sharing for the Wi-Fi enabled Leica C camera:

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Leica Akademie now available in Australia

By LR admin | Published: September 20, 2013

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As of September 13th, 2013 Leica Akademie is available also in Australia. Check the new dedicated website at www.leica-akademie.com.au for more information.

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