New Leica Store in Rome

By LR admin | Published: April 18, 2011

New Leica store will open in Rome on April 21st, 2011:

 

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Nauticam announced NA-LX5 underwater housing compatible with Leica D-Lux 5 camera

By LR admin | Published: April 15, 2011

Today Nauticam announced the NA-LX5 underwater housing compatible with the Leica D-Lux 5 camera. A spacer for the D-lux 5 is available as an optional accessory. The housing has a depth rating of 75 meters. The price is $950 and will start shipping on April 22, 2011.

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Why the Leica M9 is a better camera (video)

By LR admin | Published: April 14, 2011

In this video John Ricard explains the advantages of a Leica M9 camera (see also this blog post):

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Leica photographers: Bruce Gilden

By LR admin | Published: April 14, 2011

This is a new video of Bruce Gilden shooting on the streets of Derby, England:

Check also this older video of Bruce Gilden.

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Vintage Leica camera advertisement

By LR admin | Published: April 13, 2011

Hprints has several vintage Leica camera advertisement prints from 1932-1958 for sale. Currently, only five are still available. Prices vary from $7-$14:

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Leica photographers: Ralph Gibson (video)

By LR admin | Published: April 13, 2011

Portrait: Ralph Gibson from leica camera on Vimeo.

Ralph Gibson has achieved worldwide acclaim as a photographer for more than four decades. A champion of individual expression, Gibson urges photographers to develop a personal style by following their own instincts. He has worked exclusively with the Leica for almost 50 years and here is an exclusive interview for Leica Camera.

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Tamarkin rare Leica camera auction results

By LR admin | Published: April 12, 2011

Woodbridge, Conn.–(Business Wire)–Tamarkin Photographica today announced results from its annual Leica rare camera auction. The auction, featuring rare and unusual Leica, Nikon and other collectible camera brands, was a success earning close to $250,000 for participating consignors. “We’re very proud of the annual rare camera auction’s reputation in the Leica community and thank our old and new friends who participated,” said Stan Tamarkin, the auctioneer of Tamarkin Photographica.

“No Other Camera in the World is Coveted More Than a Leica”

Highlights from the auction include a new and unused black Leica M2, a chrome Leica MP, and a beautiful black Nikon SP. “The thrill of the hunt and assembling camera collections that match our customers enthusiasm is what drives us,” added Tamarkin.

2011 Auction Results, including Buyer’s Fee:

  • Leica “72” 18×24: $21,150
  • Nikon SP Black: $18,400
  • Leica B Dialset Compur: $10,575
  • Leica MP LHSA Grey Hammertone: $4,025
  • Nikon S4: $3,565
  • Leotax “Original”: $9,987

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Giveaway: The new ThinkTank Photo Retrospective 5 bag

By LR admin | Published: April 12, 2011

What can I win?

 

Today ThinkTank Photo announced a new Retrospective 5 bag especially designed for Micro Four Thirds or rangefinder camera systems and I have one to give away ($129 value).

How do I win?

The rules are simple:

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