Leica to launch a new cloud service for photographers at Photokina

By LR admin | Published: May 28, 2014

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This Leica rumor is coming from a recent article published on the French website 01net.com. Leica is reportedly working on a cloud storage solution for photographers that will be officially unveiled at Photokina:

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The new Leica Gallery and Leica Store Milano

By LR admin | Published: May 28, 2014


The new Leica Gallery and Leica Store Milano are now open. The 170 square meters space is located at the corner of Piazza del Duomo – the main central place of Milano. This location will host the Leica Store Milano, the Leica Gallery Milano and the Leica Akademie Italy. On the second floor of the same building are located the offices of Leica Camera Italy.
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Leitz Park opening festival (video)

By LR admin | Published: May 28, 2014

Leica Camera celebrated its return to Wetzlar, the birthplace of the Leica Camera, and 100 years of Leica photography with the opening of the new Leitz Park:

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Interview with Stefan Daniel and Alfred Schopf from Leica

By LR admin | Published: May 28, 2014

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Amateur Photographer published a series of interviews with Stefan Daniel (product manager at Leica) and Alfred Schopf (Leica’s CEO). Here are the main pionts from the interviews:

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Results of the “100 years of Leica” special auction

By LR admin | Published: May 27, 2014

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The results of the Westlicht “100 Years of Leica” special auction are now available online.

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Here are some of the top priced Leica items:

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Tamarkin Rare Camera Spring Auctions will take place on May 29th

By LR admin | Published: May 27, 2014

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The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Spring Auctions will take place on Thursday, May 29 at 6pm EST. The auction will be live with real-time bidding on the internet, on the floor and by telephone, email, and fax. Featured will be a combination of modern Leica cameras, lenses and accessories, accompanied by a substantial number of rare and vintage lots. Prominent among the 500 plus lots include:

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Panasonic LX8 rumored to be announced in July, Leica D-Lux 7 should follow in September

By LR admin | Published: May 26, 2014
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The already discontinued Leica D-Lux 6 camera

The latest rumors suggest that a new Panasonic LX8 compact camera will be announced on July 16th. The new model will feature a build-in EVF and a larger sensor. If those turn out to be correct, you can expect a new Leica D-Lux 7 camera to be announced during Photokina in September. The current black Leica D-Lux 6 version is already listed as discontinued at B&H (other D-Lux 6 models are still available):

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