New Leica Boutique to open in Genoa tomorrow

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2013

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A new Leica Boutique is set to open its doors in Genoa tomorrow. The new store is part of Totalfoto.

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Adobe Camera Raw 8.2, Lightroom 5.2 released with support for the new Leica C (type 112) camera

By LR admin | Published: September 17, 2013

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Adobe released Camera Raw 8.2 and Lightroom 5.2 with support for the new Leica C (type 112) camera. Here are the direct download links:

 

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Novoflex LEM/LER adapters are now 6-bit coded

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2013

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While the original Leica M to R lens adapters are not yet available, Novoflex is now shipping new 6-bit coded version of the their LEM/LER adapter as reported on several online forums. It is not clear if there is a separate model number for the 6-bit version, but that specific forum member purchased his from Dale Photo & Digital.

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“Official” Leica T-shirts now on sale in the US

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2013

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While visiting my local dealer, I saw several new Leica T-shirts available for sale ($38, 100% cotton). Those are “official” Leica T-shirts and are exclusively branded for and distributed by Leica Camera USA:

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Leica’s CEO confirms flare issues with the APO Summicron 50mm f/2.0 Asph lens

By LR admin | Published: September 15, 2013

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There have been several reports online describing flare issues when using the $7,350 APO Summicron 50mm f/2.0 Asph lens, but so far I have not seen any official response from Leica.

Few days ago, during the 2013 Digital Show in Melbourne, Kristian Dowling got a brief explanation from Leica’s CEO Alfred Schopf – current owner experiencing the issue should send their lens to Germany for repair:

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Leica Store Firenze opens its doors in Florence today

By LR admin | Published: September 12, 2013

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Good news for Leica fans in Italy: today, September 12th the new Leica Store Firenze opens its doors in Florence in the splendid setting of Vicolo dell’Oro, just a few steps away from Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi museum and Palazzo Pitti. A space dedicated both to Leica lovers and photo enthusiasts, where it will be possible to experience all cameras and lenses that have made the “red dot” a legend. The Leica Store Firenze is not intended to be only a retail point, but also a place where photo enthusiasts will find photographic exhibitions, opportunities to meet some of the most significant contemporary photographers, photographic workshops and more.

To celebrate this new opening, on October 10, 2013 follow us on Leica Lab (www.lab.leica-camera.it) for full details.

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Three rare Leica cameras

By LR admin | Published: September 11, 2013

TokyoCameraStyle published images of three interesting Leica cameras currently on display at the Leica Shop in Ginza (click for larger view):

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Prototype: “Lens Revolver” on a Leica I body

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A Leica experimental swing lens panorama camera designed by Oscar Barnack in 1928

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New Leica store opened in Beijing

By LR admin | Published: September 11, 2013

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A new Leica store opened in Beijing. Additional images from the grand opening are available on Facebook.

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