|
Leica Digital Modul-R Delay |
|
Tuesday, 23 November 2004 |
 "At product introduction we announced that a serial production was planned
for December 2004. We regretfully must inform you that we will not be able
to adhere to this plan. We now assume that the first deliveries will be in
April 2005. The reason for this delay is that some software components that
are needed for the universal insertion of"...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Leica Announces Leica World |
|
Monday, 01 November 2004 |
 A wonderful, late, yet unpublished portrait of Henri Cartier-Bresson. Claire
Yaffa did the shooting. In the Scene section there are articles on the photo
festivals in Houston and Madrid as well as an interview marking the tenth
anniversary of the Leica Gallery New York. Portfolios present the winners of
this year’s Oskar Barnack Award: Peter Granser and Martin Kollar...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Wednesday, 20 October 2004 |
|
This year, Leica Camera AG, Solms is celebrating the 50th birthday of the Leica
rangefinder system. In time for the anniversary, Guenter Osterloh, specialist
author and former head of the Leica Academy, has written a new book called “50
Years of M“...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Leica Handmade & Custom-tailored |
|
Friday, 15 October 2004 |
|
"Leica à la carte": From camera dream to dream camera / Modular system with more
than 4,000 variations for the Leica M7 and Leica MP rangefinder cameras / Nearly
anything is possible – from a camera body in provocative red on to an engraved
personal signature...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Leica World First 35mm Digital Back |
|
Wednesday, 29 September 2004 |
|
This year's photokina photo trade fair in Cologne will witness the presentation
of the world's first digital 35mm camera back by Leica Camera AG, Solms. Using
the LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R, the analog SLR cameras LEICA R8 and R9 can be
transformed into digital cameras in next to no time. Any of the high-performance
lenses of the Leica R system made after 1965 can be used in combination with this
new development to produce top-quality digital and analog photos...
|
|
|
Leica Exclusive special titanium series |
|
Wednesday, 29 September 2004 |
|
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Leica M system, Leica Camera AG, Solms, will
be presenting a special limited edition of the LEICA M7 of solid titanium at photokina
2004 in Cologne. The exclusive camera equipment combines the tradition of a proven
photographic tool – the Leica M camera - with the modernity of the high-tech material
titanium and the latest in lens construction. The set includes the camera and the
high-speed universal lens SUMMILUX-M f/1.4/50mm ASPH., which was only recently
presented as a completely new design with improved imaging performance...
|
|
|
Leica Cartier-Bresson - A Brief History |
|
Tuesday, 10 August 2004 |
|
The world famous Henri Cartier-Bresson used Leica all through his life
and inspired many photographers with his works. Sadly he passed away recently.
For all those interested in his life, Leica have forwarded a brief history on
this legend - which we have published...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Tuesday, 06 April 2004 |
|
The LEICA D-LUX of Leica Camera AG, Solms has been given the iF design award 2004 at CeBIT,
the world's largest computer fair in Hanover. With the iF Gold award in the 'Product Design'
category, the digital compact camera has won the highest distinction in the annual design
competition. “The camera with triple zoom lens designed by Achim Heine of Berlin is
reminiscent of the classic Leica line but as a digital camera offers today's high-tech and
can be controlled by setting a dial and pressing a button thanks to simple controls,“ was
the jury's assessment...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Leica Australia Website Released |
|
Thursday, 04 March 2004 |
|
News Just In: From the offices of Leica Australia - who today revealed they now have
an Australian version Leica website. Networked seamlessly with Leica websites
from across the globe, Leica's content is easily sourced and very up to date. The new
site is a few minor adjustments away from running at 100% (due for completion within
the next few days), and should more than satisfy Leica enthusiasts 'downunder'...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Leica DIGILUX 2 DIMA Award |
|
Thursday, 04 March 2004 |
|
The Leica Digilux 2 from Leica Camera AG, Solms has won first prize as best digital
camera in the category 'Prosumer/Professional Camera' of the DIMA Digital Camera
Shoot-Out 2004. A jury of highly qualified experts judged the participating products
on the basis of digital prints which were assessed as proof of performance. The type
of camera and the technical data were not known to the jury — the only criteria were
the quality and color rendering of the prints. The pictures were taken by professional
photographers...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Tuesday, 02 March 2004 |
|
Leica Camera AG, Solms is now offering customers of its Leicavit-M - a mechanical,
battery-independent accessory for fast film winding - the alternative of a black
chrome finish. This is in response to many requests of customers who have a black
chrome model of the Leica M7, Leica M6TTL, Leica M6, Leica M4-P and Leica M4-2 and
would like to add this accessory to their outfit. The Leicavit-M harmonizes perfectly
with the Leica M camera, making it only nine millimeters higher. The Leicavit-M is
attached to the camera instead of the base plate. The easy-grip position of the
winding lever under the camera permits fast, low-noise film transport without the
photographer having to take his eye away from the camera...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Thursday, 18 December 2003 |
|
Leica Camera is pleased to introduce the new LEICA SF 24D, an improved
flash unit with automatic guide number control. The optimised functions offered by
the LEICA SF 24D make it possible to control flash exposure directly through the
camera, making this unit the perfect accessory for a wide range of Leica cameras.
The LEICA SF 24D is suitable for use with Leica rangefinder and SLR cameras, and
can also be connected to the LEICA CM...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Leica Vario-Elmarit-R 28-90 mm |
|
Wednesday, 03 December 2003 |
|
Leica's new Vario-Elmarit-R 1:2.8-4.5/28-90 mm ASPH extends their
reflex system with a high-speed universal lens, with extended variable
range. With a focal length range of more than three times, it can be used
throughout the telephoto and wide angle ranges. The variable focal length setting
means that the lens can be adapted for the most diverse of subjects and realise a
wide variety of photographic ideas. The lens is also ready to use very quickly, as
in many cases – with rapidly changing subjects for example – a change of lens can
be avoided...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Leica Digilux 2 Digital Camera |
|
Tuesday, 02 December 2003 |
|
Leica Camera AG, Solms, presents the high-performance LEICA DIGILUX 2,
digital reportage camera for ‘traditional photography’. It is the first Leica
digital camera that can be operated like a professional analogue camera: the
crucial photographic parameters such as focus, aperture, shutter speed, and focal
length can be set using rings on the lens and a shutter speed dial, as on a classic
reflex camera. In addition to its convenient automatic functions the LEICA DIGILUX
2 thus combines creative freedom and the familiar handling of traditional cameras...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Leica MP Edition Hermès Cameras |
|
Wednesday, 05 November 2003 |
|
With the elegant LEICA MP Edition Hermès cameras, Leica Camera AG is initiating
a series of strictly limited annual editions of its legendary Leica rangefinder
cameras to be issued on special occasions. The “Edition Hermès” is a special
edition of 500 silver-chrome LEICA MP cameras covered with exquisite Barenia
calfskin supplied by the famed Parisian high-fashion house Hermès. In addition
to a 35 mm f/2 LEICA SUMMICRON-M ASPH. lens that is also finished in silver
chrome, this special edition includes a camera carrying strap that is
handcrafted by Hermès, using the same exquisite Barenia leather...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Leica Macro-Elmar-M f/4/90mm Lens |
|
Wednesday, 05 November 2003 |
|
The LEICA MACRO-ELMAR-M f/4/90mm by Leica Camera AG is a compact and
versatile telephoto lens whose performance has been deliberately optimized
over the whole working range from infinity to close-focus. Used together
with the LEICA MACRO ADAPTER-M, the LEICA MACRO-ELMAR-M f/4/90mm offers a
start to macrophotography with the LEICA M system. Allowing close-up shots
up to a scale of 1:3, the LEICA MACRO-ELMAR-M f/4/90mm is not only an
all-round medium focal...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Thursday, 02 October 2003 |
|
The letter "M" in the name of the new LEICA CM is eminently justified:
Its outstanding performance is unusual for a compact camera and makes
it as unique in its class as the Leica M cameras are in the category of
rangefinder photography. The LEICA CM has a solid titanium body and is
fabricated with precision craftsmanship in Germany. A Leica lens with a
speed of f/2.4 masters virtually every application and it achieves
impressive pictorial results with the finest nuances...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Leica DIGITAL-MODUL-R Digital Camera |
|
Monday, 23 June 2003 |
|
At the Photokina 2004 photographic trade show in Cologne,
Germany, Leica Camera AG of Solms, Germany, is going
to present a digital solution for the Leica single lens
reflex system: the LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R. This new MODUL
is being developed in co-operation with the Danish firm
Imacon A/S and the Kodak Image Sensor Solutions (ISS)
division. The LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R is a digital camera
back designed to fit regular production LEICA R8 and
R9 cameras...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Leica World Issue Now Available |
|
Tuesday, 07 January 2003 |
|
The new Leica World is now available at well stocked newsagents and
specialist bookshops. The current issue includes a large portfolio
of Paolo Roversi, who can be described as the most interesting fashion
photographer of our time. Herlinde Koelbl talks to Leica World about
her bedroom project. And Christian Caujolle (Vu Agency, Paris) expresses
his views on the future of photojournalism. The technical news in
this issue informs you about the LEICA MP and LEICA D-LUX...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
|
Leica D-LUX Digital Camera |
|
Monday, 06 January 2003 |
|
The Leica D-LUX is a new digital compact camera from Leica Camera
AG, Solms with a high-performance Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8-4.9/5.8-17.4
mm ASPH. triple zoom lens (corresponds to a 35 to 105 mm lens for
35 mm photography ). The small and elegant Leica D-LUX has a clear
array of controls and is easy to use. The design of the new digital
camera is timelessly elegant in shape and fits comfortably in the
photographer's hand...
|
|
View Press Release...
|
|
Available from December 15th is Leica's new LFI [Leica Fotografie International]
magazine. Information covering the Epson RD-1 using Leica M lenses, Portfolios
from Stefan May / Werner Mansholt / Jan Grarup, plus an interview with
Leica’s new CEO Ralf...
