New online portal for Leica S photographers

By LR admin | Published: November 30, 2011

This is the official press release for the new Leica S portal I mentioned few weeks ago:

Solms, Germany (November 30, 2011) – In collaboration with Leica Camera AG, LFI Photographie GmbH presents a new online portal for the Leica S-System, www.S-League.net. The website illustrates the wide range of photographic opportunities covered by the Leica S-System and provides a platform for photographers to present work shot with the medium format Leica S-System to a broad international audience. In addition to viewing current advertising campaigns and editorial portfolios by prominent international photographers, visitors to the site can keep informed on the latest trends in commercial photography and explore S-Magazine, a new publication allowing professional photographers to freely publish contemporary photographic ideas.

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Leica Camera to announce new products any day now

By LR admin | Published: November 29, 2011

Leica V-Lux 3 will be based on the Panasonic FZ150 camera

Leica will announce new products in the next few days “in a variety of product categories“. I expect a new 50mm f/2.0 Summicron-M ASPH lens and a V-Lux 3 camera.

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Leica Camera and Seedlight Workshops announce “Preserving Patagonia” workshop in March 2012

By LR admin | Published: November 29, 2011

LEICA CAMERA AND SEEDLIGHT WORKSHOPS HOST “PRESERVING PATAGONIA” CONSERVATION AND TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Conservation Photojournalist Bridget Besaw leads weeklong experience in Chilean Patagonia

Allendale, NJ (November 29, 2011) – Leica Camera, Inc., the legendary German camera manufacturer, is collaborating with Seedlight Workshops, developer of environmental photography workshops, to host “Preserving Patagonia: Conservation Photography with the Patagonia Sur Foundation.” Taking place March 3-10, 2012 in Chilean Patagonia, this experiential workshop is led by Conservation Photojournalist Bridget Besaw. Throughout the week, participants learn documentary and travel photography techniques and capture all aspects of the story of Patagonia conservation in breathtaking quality with Leica Camera’s flagship M9 and M9-P digital rangefinder cameras as well as the entire portfolio of lenses.

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Leica M9 instructional videos

By LR admin | Published: November 29, 2011

If you are new to the Leica M9 digital rangefinder, here are two instructional videos from Dale Photo:

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Joel Meyerowitz talks about street photography

By LR admin | Published: November 26, 2011

Here is another documentary of Joel Meyerowitz talking about street photography (see also this related video):

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What is the value of this vintage Leica I camera?

By LR admin | Published: November 23, 2011

A reader of this blog is selling this vintage Leica camera and would like to know what will be its retail value today. The serial number 33068 indicates that this is a Leica I model that was produced in 1930. Here is a quote from Wikipedia:

“Leica I — was first introduced to the market at the 1925 spring fair in Leipzig, based on the Ur-Leica prototype developed by Barnack in 1913 and the Prototyp 1 developed in 1923. Followed by LeicaLuxur and LeicaCompur (a total of 60,586 of the Leica I, Luxur and Compur models were made). Interchangeable lenses for these were introduced in 1930.”

On eBay Leica I cameras are listed for $1,000 to $35,000. For more information, please contact the seller directly at gabor[dot]jel[at]gmail[dot]com or just leave a comment to this post with you value estimation.

More pictures of the camera after the break:

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Leica unveils premium retail developments in Bruton Place, Mayfair

By LR admin | Published: November 22, 2011

German photographic and optics manufacturer to expand presence and services in Bruton Place, London W1

22 November 2011: Leica Camera Ltd is unveiling the latest developments in its premium retail concept in the heart of Mayfair, London W1, with the expansion of its premises in Bruton Place, designed to provide a unique and personal experience to Leica customers.  Incorporating three buildings, Leica is set to have a major presence in Bruton Place with an array of new facilities.

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The “Leica Gun” sold for $119,500

By LR admin | Published: November 21, 2011

The Leica Gun sold at Tamarkin auction for $119,500 including buyer’s fee, a world record for a Leica accessory. Here are the remaining top Leica bids:

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