The pictures of the Leica M Ara Güler limited edition set I posted online few days ago were taken in the brand new Leica Store/Gallery/Akademie location in Istanbul that was just opened on October 5th, 2016. The new Leica location is 1100 m2 and is arguably the biggest Leica store in the world.
For Turkey, Leica Camera is in partnership with Doğuş Group. Additional pictures and full press release after the break:
Here are some of the Leica highlights from the upcoming WestLicht Anniversary Auction that will take place on November 19th, 2016 in Vienna:
A reader sent me this picture of a new special/limited edition Leica M camera that will probably be announced in the next few weeks. I have no other details for this set. Can someone recognize the logo on the top plate?
Update: the top plate has the signature of Ara Güler – an Armenian-Turkish photojournalist who recently received the Leica Hall of Fame Award. Here is some additional information:
Leica Camera and ONA announced an exclusive collection of of camera bags. Shipping will start in November to Leica Stores and Boutiques. Pricing was not yet announced (check the current ONA bags availability and pricing at B&H and Amazon). Additional information on the new Leica-ONA collection:
Update: check pricing and availability here.
Leica announced a new Leica M-P “grip” by Rolf Sachs special edition camera that comes with a Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens. The US price is $14,950 and you can pre-order one at:
Additional information after the break:
I have some of these vintage Leica M3 replica camera tins available for sale at the online store:
Additional information:
Note: As part of the printed tin, this Leica M3 replica camera has several imperfections/signs of wear to simulate a vintage look. These are not defects – please take a look at the attached product pictures (click for larger view).
You can use the camera tin to store candy, film, pens, cash and more:
The Leica M3 vintage replica camera tin compared to a “real” Leica MP:
