A new Komaru Mirror limited edition soft release button was released and is already available for pre-order at:
Here is the detailed description and some additional pictures:
For the second year, the company will be honoring the best newcomer at the internationally acclaimed film festival in Cannes, France, with the ‘Leica Cine Discovery Prize’
April 25, 2017 – This year, Leica Camera will be the Official Partner of “La Semaine de la Critique” at the Cannes Film Festival for the second time in succession, and will be awarding the “Leica Cine Discovery Prize” together with its affiliate, CW Sonderoptic GmbH.
The “Eyes Wide Open – 100 Years of Leica” book is available at: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon Germany | Amazon France | Amazon Canada | Amazon Italy | Amazon Spain
Acclaimed exhibition will open in Madrid on May 11
April 24, 2017 – Following successful showings in Hamburg, Frankfurt, Berlin, Vienna, Munich, Ghent and Porto, the collection of works by famous Leica photographers are preparing to arrive in Madrid, where they will take visitors on an exciting journey through time. The Espacio Fundación Telefónica will be presenting the spectacular “Eyes wide open! 100 years of Leica photography” exhibition from May 11 to September 10, 2017.
The Japanese website Nokishita confirmed that Leica will announce a new NOCTILUX-M 1:1.25/75 ASPH lens later this year.
Just FYI: the total depth of field of a 75mm f/1.2 full frame lens at 10 ft/3 m is 4.56 in/11 cm.
Two new limited edition Leica Q GINZA SIX cameras were introduced in Japan to commemorate the new Leica Store Ginza that opened on April 20th:
Matthias Harsch Will Lead the New Sales, Marketing and Communications Management Board
April 20, 2017 – The progressive internationalization of Leica presents new opportunities for all areas of the company, including new operations and realignment of the sales force. The Supervisory Board of Leica Camera has therefore decided to strengthen its Management Board and redistribute its responsibilities.
Here is the full press release on the new Leica Camera subsidiary I mentioned a few days ago:
