Another Leica store opens in Moscow

By LR admin | Published: December 10, 2010

Few days ago, another Leica stores opened in Moscow with a photo exhibition from Anthony Suau (his website is currently blacklisted by Google).

Images via flickr. More pictures from the event available here.

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14 years ago, S1 was Leica’s first digital camera

By LR admin | Published: December 9, 2010

Gizmodo reminded us today that 20 years ago Leica introduced their first digital camera – the S1. For the record, Leica S1 was introduced 14 years ago, in 1996. The original B&H article is a nice read to give us an idea how much technology has progressed in the past 14 years.

Here are some of the Leica S1 specs:

  • 26MP 36×36 mm sensor
  • Designed for Leica R lenses but provided mounts for all other major lenses manufacturers
  • 11-stops dynamic range
  • only 160 cameras were produced

Few more pictures of the Leica S1 after the break (source: eBay).

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Leica 24mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical lens listed as “limited stock”

By LR admin | Published: December 9, 2010

Continuation of my post from yesterday: the Leica 24mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical lens is listed as “Limited stock” in the November 2010 price list sheet that can be downloaded here. The only other item listed as limited stock is the Leica D-Lux 4 (already replaced by D-Lux 5 two months ago).

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Leica 24mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical lens is now discontinued

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2010

Update: the Leica 24mm f/2.8 lens is listed as “limited stock” in the latest price list sheet.

The Leica 24mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical wide angle lens (#11878) is listed as discontinued at B&H:

If you were planning to buy this lens, you can still get it from one of our sponsors:

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Black Leica X1 now shipping in the US

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2010

The black Leica X1 is now shipping in the US and should be available in stores in the next few days.

The soft leather case for Leica D-Lux 5 (#18724) is also in stock in most authorized dealers:

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Leica day in Palm Beach

By LR admin | Published: December 7, 2010

What: Leica day at the Leica Boutique in West Palm Beach

Where: The Pro Shop for Photographers

When: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturday, December 11, 2010

Leica representative will show the range of Leica products including the LEICA M9 and M lenses, as well as X1, D-Lux 5, V-Lux 2, V-Lux 20, S2 and  Leica Sport Optics products. Virtually every M lens currently available will be on display and for sale.

For more Leica events in Palm Beach, visit leixpo.com.

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The most expensive Leica camera ever was sold during the last Westlicht auction

By LR admin | Published: December 5, 2010

The last Westlicht auction is over: the Leica 250 “Reporter” sold for 180,000EUR and the experimental Leica MP2 camera sold for a whopping 402,000 EUR (around 537,000USD)! The initial expected price was between EUR 150000-180000 and for now this is the most expensive Leica camera ever sold. From the descriptions:

“The MP-2 was the first experimental M cameras with electric motor drive built in the late 1950′s, only 6 cameras were produced in black paint finish, only 4 are known to exist”

The next Westlicht auction will take place on May 28th, 2011.

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