Win a new Leica X2 camera with “A story with available light” photography contest

By LR admin | Published: December 3, 2012

Here is the detailed info of a new photography contest “A story with available light” by LeicaImages and Popflash where you can win a Leica X2 camera:

LeicaImages, the online photo gallery of images captured with world class Leica cameras and optics is pleased to announce it’s annual photography contest for 2012. Once again, the prize will be provided by PopFlash. Thanks to Tony Rose, the owner of PopFlash.com , who is a USA Authorized Leica dealer, the winner will receive a new Leica X2 camera.

The theme this year will be “A story with available light”. Creating a dramatic image which is enhanced by the use of available natural or artificial light. Simply put, this means no flash photography. The image should draw your attention and keep you interested by the story you can imagine from it and the impact the light has on the subject. Put your imagination and creative skills to work.

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Leica M9 and M9-P gift card promotions extended through January 31, 2013

By LR admin | Published: December 1, 2012

Leica Camera has extended the gift card promotion for M9 and M9-P cameras till January 31, 2013. For the next two months you will be able to purchase a Leica M9 for $6,495 and Leica M9-P for $6,995 (same price as the new M). Some resellers on Amazon have the M9 listed for around $6,300. Used M9 cameras can be found for as low as $4,400. The price of new M-E model remains unchanged at $5,450.

B&H now has the new Leica M listed as available on February 28, 2013:

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for November 2012

By LR admin | Published: December 1, 2012

  

  

  

Those are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for November 2012:

  1. First Leica M sample images?
  2. SLR Magic HyperPrime 35mm f/0.95 and 24mm f/1.4 lenses for Leica M cancelled
  3. Leica M Monochrom: American Photo editor’s choice award
  4. Adobe Camera Raw 7.3 release candidates now with Leica R lenses support
  5. The three most expensive serial production Leica cameras sold for €3.6 million at the latest Westlicht auction
  6. This Leica M7 Titanium three lens kit is listed for $223,130 on eBay
  7. New book: Ninety Nine Years Leica
  8. A quick look at the Leica M settings, menu and live view focusing (video)
  9. Leica M-E trade up promo
  10. Cartier-Bresson: “A question of Color” expo starts in London today
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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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