Thumbs Up CSEP-2 now available for Leica X1

By LR admin | Published: August 2, 2010

David Farkas just mentioned on twitter that Matchtechnical have released a Thumbs Up version for the Leica X1. The price is $144 at Dalephotoanddigital:

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Leica annual report 2009/2010

By LR admin | Published: August 2, 2010

Leica published its annual report for 2009/2010 and as expected, the results are excellent. There is a very positive introduction at the beginning of the report from the Chairman of the Board Rudi Spiller. His last words were:

“Photokina 2010 is approaching and you will see Leica Camera using the opportunity provided by the leading photography fair to continue its positive course”

My next post will be about Leica expectations/rumors/speculations for Photokina.

Here are the main financial numbers compared with previous years:



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The documentary “Shooting Robert King” can now be watched online for free

By LR admin | Published: July 29, 2010

An excellent documentary – worth seeing if you haven’t done so already (warning: graphic content).

Watch more free documentaries

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Leica X1 now in stock @ Adorama

By LR admin | Published: July 29, 2010

FYI: Leica X1 is now in stock @ Adorama.

Amazon has it in stock as well, but overpriced (again) through Willoughby’s.

The Leica SIS in Palm Beach also has the X1 and S2 in stock.

Amazon has overpriced Leica M9 in stock (from $7,495.00 – $8,495.00).

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Leica M9, X1 owners can now download Adobe Lightroom 3

By LR admin | Published: July 28, 2010

Update: this is now official – today Leica posted the news on their Facebook page:

I received a tip that Adobe Lightroom 3 is now available for download in the “Leica Owners’ Area” for all Leica M9, X1 owners that have not registered the previous version 2.

Last month Leica did mention that they are working on providing the latest version of Lightroom to new/unregistered owners.

I cannot confirm this news, since I have already downloaded v.2 – the new version was not available in my account.

I believe this offer will be valid also for Leica S2 owners.

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Another Leica concept

By LR admin | Published: July 25, 2010

This concept of a Leica point and shoot camera was created by Mark Law:

“The design language echos the true form of original cameras, aiming to simplify a product that is usually overly complicated. The controls are limited to a simple sector wheel located on the top of the camera for easy access, and a main central control pad. The shutter button has become a more prominent feature, willing the user to press it. The flash has been hidden, only popping up when needed, as to give the camera a more streamlined visual language.”

Go to Mark Law’s website for more images.

Last time there were some confusions, so I have to remind you that those concepts are just a designer’s perspective on what a camera should/could look and they are not related to Leica Camera AG in any way.

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Leica related news/links

By LR admin | Published: July 25, 2010
  • Leica SIS in Palm Beach has some B-stock Leicas for sale. My understanding is that B-stock items are refurbished by Leica and are sold with full 1 year warranty. The price is generally 10% off the MSRP:

Leica 21mm 1.4: $5890
Leica 28mm f/2.8: $1795
Leica 75mm f/2.0 $3095
Leica M9: $6295
Leica X1: $1795

If you are interested, the contact info is: phone (561) 253-2606, email: [email protected]

  • PDNPulse has an article about the Chineses website www.leica.org.cn that is allegedly publishing work of photographers without their knowledge or permission. Leica representative confirmed that the site is not associated with Leica Camera AG. Some of the published photos are from Phillip Toledano, Steve McCurry, Marcus Bleasdale, Annie Marie Musselman, Robbie Cooper, Kosuke Okahara, Dominic Nahr and Michal Chelbin. The site is pushing also their own iPhone app that contains copyrighted images. An Austrian store and WestLicht Auction are listed as sponsors of the site.
  • Rumors started floating about a Leica X1 firmware update that will bring improved auto focus speed.
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