Leica highlights from the upcoming L&H Photographica auction

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Here are some of the Leica highlights from the upcoming L&H Photographica auction that will take place on May 3th, 2014 in HongKong (the full catalog is available here):

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Leica M6 Gold Sambutan Jubli Perak (serial# 2001018, 1992):

To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of accession to the throne of Sultan of Brunei on 1st October 1992, the royal family ordered 350 sets of 24 carat gold-plated Leica M6 Sambutan Jubli Perak. The national totem of Sultan engraved on the top plate and “Sambutan Jubli Perak” engraved at the back. The camera is decorated with red lizard skin embossed ornamentation. The camera comes with Summilux-M 1.4/50mm lens in 24 carat gold-plated (#3653542), engraved “Sambuton Jubli Perak 5 Oct 92”. The commemorative number is the lucky number HB-018. This set comes with wooden box and certificate, in like new condition.

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Leica M6 Titanium with Summilux-M1.4/35mm Paul-Henry Van Hasbroeck (serial# 1907319, 1992, A):

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for February 2014

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These are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for February 2014:
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Leica X Vario camera tested by DxOMark

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DxOMark published their test results for the Leica X Vario camera ($2,486.95). Here is their conclusion:

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ProfiFoto interview with Stefan Daniel from Leica

The interview is also available in German language.

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Next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on May 29, 2014

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The next Tamarkin rare camera auction will take place on May 29, 2014. Here is some info on the featured Leica products:

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New: Leica D-Lux 6 100 years edition camera

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In addition to the Leica S set, there will be also a new Leica D-Lux 6 100 years edition. Shipping will start in April 2014. The price will be $950.

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DxOMark published their Leica S camera test results

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DxOMark published their Leica S camera test results, here is their conclusion:

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