Leica Rumors

Leica M9-P starts shipping, gets unboxed

By LR admin | Published: June 30, 2011

The first units of the Leica M9-P are already shipping in limited quantities in Europe. Here is the first unboxing video from the Leica Guy:

Here is Kai’s unboxing video:

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Leica M9->M9-P upgrade program coming to the US

By LR admin | Published: June 29, 2011

I am not sure about other countries, but a new Leica M9 to M9-P upgrade program will be launched for the US in the next few weeks. I don’t know if the upgrade program will include also changing the vulcanite leatherette of the M9. Stay tuned for the details.

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Leica Camera and Lonely Planet partner to host photography excursions

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2011

Participants to discover five historic American cities through “Travel Photography with Leica and Lonely Planet” workshops

Allendale, NJ (June 28, 2011) – Leica Camera, Inc., the legendary German camera manufacturer, has partnered with Lonely Planet, the leading global travel information company, to offer experiential photography tours. Beginning July 2011, participants are invited to discover five North American cities with a Leica camera in hand. During these special Leica Akademie workshops, individuals capture must see spots and off the beaten path local favorites while expanding their photographic knowledge in exclusive, real world shooting situations. Host cities include San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; New Orleans, LA; Savannah, GA and Los Angeles, CA, and were selected based on Lonely Planet’s “Top Ten Places to Visit in 2011” as well as the book USA’s Best Trips: 99 Themed Itineraries Across America.

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Leica M9 Titanium for MSRP on eBay

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2011

If you missed to buy one of the 500 limited edition Leica M9 Titanium cameras, there is one available on eBay for MSRP ($26,500.00). It seems that you can also make an offer. The seller has a 100% positive feedback.

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Ricoh GXR M-mount unit presentation

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2011

Here is a brief video demonstration of the upcoming Ricoh GXR M-mount unit:

In January 2011, Ricoh announced their plans to introduce a new M-mount GXR cartridge that will take Leica M lenses without the need of an adapter. The expected specs are:

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Leica photographer: Wolfgang Wesener (video)

By LR admin | Published: June 27, 2011

Leica Portrait: wowe from leica camera on Vimeo.

German born, New York based photographer wowe (Wolfgang Wesener) has photographed some of the most iconic individuals of the past two decades. He is especially known for his photography of the 1980s punk scene in New York and his photos from that period were recently displayed in an exhibition titled “wowe, Nightclubbing, New York nightlife in the ‘80s” at the Leica Gallery in New York. Here wowe shares some of his wildest stories.

Shot and Edited by Trevor Bayack | Video Assistant Brian Butnick

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