@leicaforum already started their “Leica Design Preview” coverage on Twitter

By LR admin | Published: September 20, 2010

You can follow @leicaforum on Twitter for their latest updates (incl. pictures) from the “Leica Design Preview” that is starting right now.

First impression from the Leica Design Preview at the Palladi... on Twitpic

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You can see the Leica V-Lux 2 details in the latest NaturFoto magazine

By LR admin | Published: September 20, 2010

The details of the new V-Lux 2 camera can be found in the latest NaturFoto magazine – look for the October, 2010 issue (#10) of NaturFoto, page 11.

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You have to see the new Fujifilm Finepix-x100

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2010

Fuji just announced a new Fujifilm Finepix-x100 camera with classic manual controls. I know, it’s not a Leica but it’s good to see another company going retro. See all Fujifilm Finepix-x100 details @ PhotoRumors.

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Leica M9 Titanium limited edition: “a new way to show the frame lines”

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2010

Leica M9 Titanium will have a new way to show the frame lines. Leica probably will implement some kind of a LED viewfinder illumination for better view of the frame lines in a dark environment.

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Leica D-Lux 5 specs leaked

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2010

Not a big surprise since the specs should be identical to the Panasonic LX5 camera:

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“Leica Design Preview” on Monday

By LR admin | Published: September 18, 2010

l-camera-blog posted some more pictures of the invitation for the “Leica Design Preview” that will take place on Monday:

A quick Google search for Walter de Silva shows that he is currently the man in charge of all Volkswagen Group design.

The previously shown picture from the stamp of the invitation is probably taken from the expected Leica M9 Titanium, which is rumored to have a slightly different design that a regular M9 (specifically the top plate).

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Leica announces APO-Macro-Summarit-S f2.5/120mm

By LR admin | Published: September 17, 2010

Press release:

The LEICA APO-MACRO-SUMMARIT-S 120 mm/f2.5 portrait lens, new accessories and a new camera firmware update are now available
Leica Camera AG, Solms, has expanded the LEICA S2 professional camera system. In addition to optional accessories such as the multifunctional grip, the professional charger and a hand strap, a new lens for portraits, beauty, product and macro photography is now also available: the LEICA APO-MACRO-SUMMARIT-S 120 mm/f2.5. A new camera firmware update that ensures optimum lens use on the S2 is also now available as a download for all registered users in the owners’ area on the Leica website.

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“Berlinspiration” – Leica Camera starts a virtual paper chase through Berlin

By LR admin | Published: September 17, 2010

Solms, Germany (September 17, 2010) – On September 14, 2010, Leica Camera AG began a virtual paper chase through Berlin – ‘Berlinspiration’. For seven consecutive days, the German camera manufacturer will post pictures of the capital city on its Facebook page, and invites fans of photography from around the world to take part in the puzzle by guessing the locations of the photos and getting to know Berlin from an entirely new perspective.

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