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100 years of Leica photograhy

This year Leica Camera celebrates 100 years of Leica photography. We have already seen the 100 years special edition Leica S and Leica D-Lux 6 cameras and I just reported on the upcoming Valbray-Leica watch. There will be also at least one more special edition film camera that will be announced later this year (probably for […]

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Special Westlicht auction for the opening of the new Leitz Park

From Westlicht Photographica Auction: An exclusive portfolio of exactly 100 rare treasures of Leitz hardware development as well as 100 highlights of Leica photography will be presented and auctioned in cooperation with Leitz Camera AG on the occasion of the grand opening of the new Leitz Park in Wetzlar on May 23rd, 2014. The auction will […]

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Leica, Nikon and other highlights from the upcoming 25th Westlicht camera auction

Leica IIIf Midland set Very rare IIIf body with self timer in perfect, original condition, top plate engraved ‘Ernst Leitz Canada Limited Midland Ontario’, with matching Ernst Leitz Canada Ltd. Midland Summarit 1.5/5cm no.1246980 (cap) and Leicavit SYOOM engraved ‘Ernst Leitz Canada Limited Midland Ontario’ only small batches of the IIIf were prepared by Leitz […]

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Results from the last Westlicht camera auction

The results from the last Westlicht camera auction are now available online. Here are some additional details:

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Video: Inside Leica Store Vienna with Peter Coeln

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Highlights of the 24th Westlicht camera auction (November 23rd, 2013)

Some of highlights from the 24th Westlicht camera auction scheduled for November 23rd, 2013: Leica I Mod. C Luxus The one and only I Mod. C ‘Luxus’ in 100% original and fine condition. The camera with gold plated metal parts and lizard skin body was never restored and has the typical and original patina. Only 95 […]

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Results of the 23rd Westlicht camera auction

The results of the 23rd Westlicht camera auction are now available online. Those are the three most expensive Leica cameras sold:

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Alfred Eisenstaedt’s Leica camera and “Kiss in Times Square” photo up for sale

The upcoming 23rd WestLicht Photographica Camera Auction that will take place on May 25th 2013 will have another interesting item up for auction: Alfred Eisenstaedt’s Leica camera (starting bid: EUR 12,000/ over $15,000) and his famous signed photograph “Kiss in Times Square” (starting bid: EUR 9,000/over $11,000):

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