→ Hospice patient gets his wish to visit a Leica Store (source).
→ An old but helpful video on Leica Q tips & tricks.
→ Dynamic symmetry, composition and Henri Cartier Bresson.
→ Leica TL2 hands-on review by Kai.
→ Meet the Godfather of erotic photography (NSFW).
In addition to the English Leica M10 book I already reported here on the blog, there is new “Leica M10 Book” in Japanese language currently listed for sale on Amazon Japan (they do ship internationally):
While the new Leica TL2 is still out of stock, the previous Leica TL mirrorless camera is currently $400 off ($1,295.00) with a 2% cash back reward and free shipping. Limited supply available at that price.
There is a new Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 Oslo Edition camera that comes with a black version of the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens (Google translation):
Leica announced a new V-Lux Typ 114 Explorer Kit that includes a “Bowery for Leica” bag and a custom COOPH red strap. The US price is $1,350. Pre-orders are now open at B&H, Adorama, Amazon and Acephoto.
Press release:
Matthias Harsch named as the new CEO at Leica Camera AG:
Leica Camera AG Appoints Matthias Harsch as CEO
August 29, 2017 — The Supervisory Board of Leica Camera AG has appointed Matthias Harsch as the Chief Executive Officer of Leica Camera AG, Wetzlar, beginning September 1, 2017.
A Leica Board Member, Harsch has been responsible for Sales, Retail and Marketing & Corporate Communications since April 2017. Prior to being named CEO of Leica Camera, Harsch led a successful turnaround as the CEO of LOEWE AG, spent a number of years at the helm of the Bizerba Group as a director and served as a partner at candidus management consulting.
Harsch will succeed Oliver Kaltner, who will be leaving the company as of August 31, 2017.
