Leica S2 update

By LR admin | Published: June 30, 2009

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Leica S2 is on track, first production models already out, pricing will be announced the last week of July – all this from ImagingInsider interview with Christian Erhardt (Vice President of Marketing at Leica).

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Leica and Micro Four Thirds format lenses

By LR admin | Published: June 27, 2009

From the translation of the Q&A session with Stefan Daniel during the Hessenpark meeting:

  • Leica is not going to offer MFT cameras
  • Leica may offer MFT lenses
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Leica at Bievres used camera fair (France)

By LR admin | Published: June 27, 2009

Bievres used camera fair happens every first week of June (this year it was postponed to the second week because of the European elections). Bievres is located south west of Paris near Versailles. All kind of photographic equipment can be found at this fair: cameras, darkroom equipments, films, studio gears, pictures and books, other gadgets and even watches. Of course Leica is very well represented. All kinds of accessories could be found and people are coming from all over the world (see flickr photo description for more details):

Here is another link with more info on this event. Bievres has also a great photographic museum.

Thanks to Xavier Lhospice for the report & pictures.

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LEICA D-Lux 4 Safari semi-official

By LR admin | Published: June 25, 2009
6000 pieces of the Leica D-Lux 4 Safari edition will be produced worldwide.
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Leica Hermes MP – another limited edition

By LR admin | Published: June 24, 2009

Update: this model was already released back in 2003. The Hermes limited edition Leica camera is now even on eBay. False alarm!

It seems that this time Leica has teamed up with the French designer house Hermes to create another Leica MP limited edition:

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Source

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Leica S2 listed @ B&H

By LR admin | Published: June 23, 2009

Here is the link, the camera is labeled as “coming soon” – no price or release date available at that point, but you can sign up for in-stock notification:

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Via Imaginginsider

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Transcript of the Q&A session with Stefan Daniel

By LR admin | Published: June 21, 2009

Here is a summary of the Q&A session with Stefan Daniel. Andreas from l-camera-forum filmed by the whole event and transcribed the most important statements:

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/89591-summary-q-session-stefan-daniel-during.html

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Leica D-LUX 4 Safari Special Edition now in stock

By LR admin | Published: June 18, 2009

Update: I think Adorama made a mistake here – this camera will not be available till August, maybe they are just taking pre-order now.

Adorama has the new Leica D-Lux Safari limited edition in stock for $995.

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The package includes:

Leica D-LUX 4 Compact Digital Camera, 10.1MP, with 2.5x LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON Zoom Lens, 3″ LCD Display, Matt Green, Carrying Strap, Lithium Ion Battery, Battery Charger, AV/USB Cable, Instruction Booklet, Capture One DVD Software, Matching Color Leica Special Edition System Case (with Nylon Rain-Cape), Leica 2-Year Warranty Card

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