Updated list of rumored/expected new Leica products for Photokina

By LR admin | Published: August 18, 2014

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Here is an updated list from my previous post on the rumored/expected new Leica products for Photokina:

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The new silver chrome Leica M Monochrom camera is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: August 17, 2014

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The new silver chrome Leica M Monochrom camera is now in stock at:

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Leica links from around the Web

By LR admin | Published: August 14, 2014

Here are some Leica links from around the Web – I already posted them on the blog’s Facebook page in the past few weeks:

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→ This Leica M3 cutaway camera is listed on eBay for EUR 12,000 (via neotype).

→ Detailed 3D model of the Leica M Typ 240 camera is now available in different formats.

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→ Construction of Leica camera from 1957 (source: The TAO of Leica)

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→ Leica M2 with E.Leitz Midland Canada’s Stemar 1:3.5 f=3.3cm Stereo lens and Leicavit MP (via Tokyocamerastyle)

More Leica links after the break:

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Leica Camera AG presents show activities for Photokina 2014

By LR admin | Published: August 14, 2014

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Leica Camera published a schedule for the 2014 Photokina show activities (see the list of rumored/expected Leica products for Photokina):

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Leica M 100 years limited edition box set unboxing video

By LR admin | Published: August 12, 2014

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The Leica M 100 years limited edition box set is now shipping and the first unboxing video by Camera West is already online. The set consists of a Leica M-A film camera (based on the Leica MP), a Leica M Monochrom and 28mm, 35mm, 50mm Summilux lenses (including the new 28mm Summilux-M f/1.4 ASPH). This limited edition box set is not to be confused with the Leica M 240 100 Years Anniversary camera body that is also now available in black and silver.

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Leica Camera announces Leica Store San Francisco opening

By LR admin | Published: August 12, 2014

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Here is some more info on the Leica Store San Francisco opening:

San Francisco, CA (August 14th, 2014) Leica Camera announces the opening of the Leica Store San Francisco in partnership with Camera West of Walnut Creek and Rancho Mirage. Kicking off the launch with a private reception on August 14th and events open to the public on August 15th-17th. The store is located in San Francisco’s historical district at 463 Bush Street, across the street from the Chinatown Gate.

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Ghost on the Horizon: exploring unseen spaces with the Leica M240

By LR admin | Published: August 12, 2014

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This “Ghost on the Horizon: exploring unseen spaces with the Leica M240″ article is written by Jonathan Castellino (Website | Flickr | Facebook):

I need to be silent. Documenting off-limits areas requires this. I need to be quick — I need to control what I can. And if all else fails, I need to be discreet.

When exploring vacant spaces — whether abandoned buildings or city infrastructure –- I’ve always found it easier to ask for forgiveness rather than permission, regarding access. Spending this time in silent places informs my everyday experiences of the city (and vice versa).

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