Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH lens delayed

By LR admin | Published: November 30, 2012

Today Leica Camera sent an update for the delay of the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH lens ($7,195.00). No specific delivery date was given:

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Humor: “The Mirrorless Party”

By LR admin | Published: November 30, 2012

I already posted this video from The Camera Store on my other blog yesterday, but I believe it is worth sharing it with the Leica community as well.

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Leica M Monochrom: American Photo editor’s choice award

By LR admin | Published: November 27, 2012

The Leica M Monochrom ($7,950) was named as “Editor’s Choice Award” in American Photo’s annual “Gear of the Year” feature. The camera received a two-page spread in the December 2012 issue:

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The latest issue of Leica’s S Magazine

By LR admin | Published: November 27, 2012

LEICA CAMERA INTRODUCES LATEST EDITION OF S MAGAZINE FEATURING RANKIN

Renowned British fashion photographer collaborates with notable hair stylists on nine unique fashion spreads

Allendale, NJ (November 27, 2012) – Leica Camera, the legendary German camera manufacturer, announces the release of S Magazine’s latest issue. S Magazine is unique in that it allows professional photographers to share inspiration and contemporary photographic ideas. The publication includes editorial portfolios and current advertising campaigns by prominent international photographers as well as information on the latest trends in commercial photography. Published by Leica Fotografie International, this new 200 page edition is dedicated to British fashion photographer Rankin and features images exclusively shot with the recently launched Leica S, a revolutionary tool designed with the precise needs of professional photographers in mind.

Nine spreads in the issue were shot by Rankin using the complete Leica S-System. Within each collection of images, Rankin collaborated with a top hair stylist who led the art direction with diverse subject matter ranging from “The Glow” to “Antithesis.” Featured hair stylists include Alain Pichon, Wendy Iles, Kenna, Raphaël Salley, Tina Outen, Nick Irwin, Kevin Ford, Charlie Le Mindu and Johnnie Sapong.

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This 1930 Leica Luxus I camera 
with 50mm f/3.5 Elmar lens and faux lizard skin sold for $968,000

By LR admin | Published: November 27, 2012

Last month I mentioned about the upcoming Bonhams auction of this 1930 Leica Luxus I camera 
with 50mm f/3.5 Elmar lens and faux lizard skin body. The auction took place last week and the camera sold for £603,837 (around $968,000):

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The world’s most wanted camera (video)

By LR admin | Published: November 26, 2012

This video about Leica Camera was published today by Bloomberg.

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Leica M-E trade up promo

By LR admin | Published: November 26, 2012

 

Dale Photo & Digital announced a trade up promo that will continue through the end of the year, until December 31. If a customer purchases a new Leica M-E from Dale Photo & Digital, they will guarantee a $4700 trade-in credit towards the purchase of a new Leica M when it becomes available. The purchaser must indicate his/her desire to be on our M waiting list at the time of ordering the M-E. Full details can be found here.

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