Leica Camera now accepting application for 2013 Oskar Barnack Award

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2013

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LEICA CAMERA NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2013 OSKAR BARNACK AWARD

Entries may be submitted online through March 1, 2013

Solms, Germany (February 5, 2013) – Leica Camera AG announces the commencement of the 2013 Leica Oskar Barnack Award and invites professional photographers to submit entries to this prestigious international photography competition. Applications and photographic projects are now being accepted online through March 1, 2013 at www.leica-oskar-barnack-award.com. The winners of the 2013 Leica Oskar Barnack Award and Leica Oskar Barnack Newcomer Award will be announced over the course of the Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie festival held in Arles, France July 1-7, 2013.

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2013 CP+ show in Japan: new Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Asph lens for M-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 3, 2013
Voigtländer 50mm f1.5 ASPH lens (silver) for Leica M mount

Voigtländer 50mm f/1.5 ASPH lens for Leica M mount (photo: gqtuazon)

Voigtlander-Nokton 50mm f1.5 Asph lens for M-mount

During the 2013 CP+ show in Japan, Voigtländer quietly announced a new Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Asph lens for M-mount based on their classic L39 design from the 1950s (see eBay listings, images on flickr). The US price of the lens is $899 for the black version and $1049 for the silver model. Here are the lens specs:

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Tank: new Leica half case from Fast+Prime

By LR admin | Published: February 3, 2013

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Fast+Prime released new half case for Leica M cameras called “Tank“:

  • Suede Lining
  • Entirely hand sewn for Leica M8 and M9  (a design for the new “M” coming soon)
  • Saddlery buckles – no pop fasteners
  • Sewn In screen protection door – simple thumb access to screen and controls
  • Ergonomic fit, no need for thumb or grip accessories
  • Each case hand stamped with your order number and 3 initials
  • Available in Black or Conker saddle hide with black suede lining
  • Matching neck strap available, many styles available
  • Price £235.00

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for January 2013

By LR admin | Published: February 1, 2013

Leica-M-R70-180mm-lens-handgrip-EVF      Leica-M-R-lens-EVF   Leica-Rruthenium-matt-polished
Leica-M240   Leica M Monochrom rangefinder   Leica-Camera-interview
Leica-M-silver_front   Stefan-Daniel-photokina-2-550x412   M9-P Hermes Front 7

Those are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for January 2013:

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Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens now shipping in the USA

By LR admin | Published: January 31, 2013

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The guys from  Dale Photo & Digital got a confirmation from Leica USA that the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens is finally shipping in the US. The lens was officially announced last year, but then it was delayed. The price is $7,195.00.

Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens design and technical specs:

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First set of images taken with the new Leica M available online

By LR admin | Published: January 22, 2013

Leica Camera posted on their blog several images taken with the new Leica M ($6,950) by Jean Gaumy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. On Facebook Leica confirmed that those images were taken with the new M:

“The blog will follow Jean Gaumy as he revisits Kyrgyzstan on a photographic journey with the new Leica M. In episode 1, he spends a day in Bishkek, the capital”

 

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Leica M9-P Hermes limited edition kit stolen in Graz, Austria

By LR admin | Published: January 21, 2013

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Last week a brand new Leica M9-P Hermes limited edition camera (serial# 4337374) and the matching Summilux 1,4/50mm ASPH lens (serial# 4142861) were stolen from the Leica Store in Graz, Austria. The number of this special edition is #219 from a total of 300 pieces and the original listing price was $25,000. The thief(s) left the original cartridge, gloves, box and the accessories in the store. If you see a suspicious listing anywhere online, please contact the store directly.

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