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Red Bull Illume 2013 partnered with Leica Camera AG

By LR admin | Published: April 10, 2013

Red Bull partnered again with Leica Camera AG for their 2013 photo contest for action and adventure sports. Leica S and X2 cameras will be awarded to the winners. More details in the press release (Google translated):

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Leica camera icons for Mac OS

By LR admin | Published: April 9, 2013

The Leica icons set for Mac OS created by Andrew Sigurow is a great collection that includes 180 high quality icons featuring photographic cameras manufactured by Leica Camera AG from 2000 till 2012. The available .PSD, .ICNS and FOLDERS versions will give you an original touch to your desktop no matter the file types or applications you choose to associate with the icons. Here are the download links:

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New soft releases for Leica M cameras from HRR

By LR admin | Published: April 9, 2013

HRR is now selling new soft releases with shorter thread to fit Leica M and Fuji X cameras. The product is made in Germany out of solid brass. The picture shows the pure brass version. The soft releases will be also available in many different colors like black, silver, ennobled surface Ruthenium, etc. Prices are starting at 25 Euro. To order, send an email to: [email protected]. HRR Manufaktur offers also custom surfaces for Leica M cameras.

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Sylvester Stallone’s Leica M9 used in the movie Expendables II is for sale on eBay

By LR admin | Published: April 6, 2013

Update: the camera sold for $7,100.

The black Leica M9 used by Sylvester Stallone in the movie Expendables II is currently listed for sale on eBay. The camera comes with a 35mm f/2.5 Summarit lens, a manual signed by Sylvester Stallone and a DVD of the movie:

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Adobe Lightroom 4.4 and Camera Raw 7.4 released with Leica M type 240 support

By LR admin | Published: April 3, 2013

Adobe released Lightroom 4.4, Camera Raw 7.4 and DNG Converter 7.4 with support for the Leica M type 240 camera. Download links:

Lightroom 4.4: Windows | Mac
DNG Converter 7.4: Windows | Mac

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You can now add Leica M-mount to Sigma DP cameras for $300

By LR admin | Published: April 2, 2013

A member of the Chinese website Taobao is offering a service that modifies a Sigma DP compact camera and fits it with a Leica M-mount by removing the fixed lens and attaching an additional plate with the lens mount to the front of the camera. The service costs 1880 Yuan (around $300). You have to purchase the Sigma DP camera separately and send it in. Depending on the model, Sigma DP cameras cost less than $1000.

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Another Leica price increase coming on May 1st

By LR admin | Published: April 2, 2013

Another major price increase is coming on several Leica M, S lenses and accessories. The new prices will be effective on May 1st. The good news is that almost all lenses are currently in stock and can be purchased at the old the prices for the next 4 weeks. Here is the complete list:

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