I have few updates on my previous post on the rumored Leica products that will be announced at Photokina:
New Leica M 240 special edition that will be named after a famous musician that uses Leica (I am guessing Seal, Lenny Kravitz, Nikki Sixx). The camera body will be made out of coated brass. This make sense – the focus of this year’s Leica Photokina exhibition is on photography from the world of music.
Leica Store San Francisco held its grand opening reception on August 14, 2014. The store has been designed to embody both the unique character of San Francisco and the essence of Leica. There are beautiful wood floors, exposed brick walls, historic wood columns that are combined with Leica’s minimalistic black and red leather lined fixtures. The store will carry the full-line of Leica Camera products, host exhibitions, workshops, lectures and will become a destination for photographers and enthusiasts in the Bay Area.
More images from the event can be found on flickr.
Starting September 1, Oliver Kaltner (45) will be the new Leica Camera AG board member for marketing, sales and retail. Here is the translated press release: