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Leica M8 Hardware Upgrade |
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Tuesday, 05 February 2008 |
 Leica Camera AG is proud to announce the introduction of the LEICA
M8 Upgrade Programme at PMA,
an innovative concept adding lifelong value retention to the digital
LEICA M8. The first upgrades are due to be available from
August 2008 and the programme will include a further reduced shutter sound, a
scratch-proof sapphire glass cover for the LCD monitor, the
installation of latest firmware...
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Leica M8 Digital Camera Firmware Update |
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Monday, 12 November 2007 |
 Leica has released a firmware update for the Leica M8 digital camera. The update address a number of issues from 6 bit codes Summarit-M 35, 50, 75 and 90mm lenses, time shortened between pre-flash and main flash in M-TTL mode with flashes LEICA SF24...
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Leica 4 New M System Lenses |
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Friday, 03 August 2007 |
 Leica has released 4 new M system lenses that cover the most
popular focal lengths. The maximum aperture of f/2.5 and the
concentration on the classic and proven spherical lens design leads
to a new series of lenses that now brings famous Leica quality and
a superb price/performance ratio...
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Leica Digital Modul Firmware Update |
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Tuesday, 24 July 2007 |
 Leica has announced a firmware update for the Leica Digital
Modul R. The new firmware, Version 1.3 offers improvements in the
performance of the digital camera. The new firmware for the Leica
Digital Modul R optimizes the functionality of the camera across
many applications. The main two areas addressed are improved colour
rendering and adjustment of exposure...
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Leica Digilux 3 Digital Camera Firmware Update |
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Tuesday, 19 June 2007 |
 Leica has announced today a firmware update for the LEICA DIGILUX 3.
The new firmware, Version 2.0 offers extensive improvements in the
performance of effective digital SLR camera. The new firmware for
the LEICA DIGILUX 3 optimizes the functionality of the camera across
many applications. This will include additional exposure functions...
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Leica Digilux 3 Firmware Update |
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Tuesday, 19 June 2007 |
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Leica has announced today a firmware update for the LEICA DIGILUX 3.
The new firmware, Version 2.0 offers extensive improvements in the
performance of effective digital SLR camera. The new firmware for
the LEICA DIGILUX 3 optimizes the functionality of the camera across
many applications. This will include additional exposure functions...
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Leica Silver Chrome 50mm f/1.4 Lens |
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Tuesday, 22 May 2007 |
 Leica Camera AG has unveiled a new highspeed standard lens for the
Leica M System offering maximum imaging performance: the new LEICA
SUMMILUX-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. It supersedes the predecessor lens with
the same speed, which, notwithstanding a few minor modifications, had
been part of our range since 1962. The aim of this new development was
to create a reference lens to push the technical boundaries of
photography using standard...
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Monday, 19 March 2007 |
 Leica have today announced a new firmware updates for the
Leica M8 digital camera. Six items have been addressed with
more to come in April. The items covered are for the review
mode, clipping function, colour rendition, auto review, text
adjustments and other internal proceedures...
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Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-150mm Lens |
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Saturday, 17 March 2007 |
 Panasonic and Leica Camera have launched the development of
a new Leica D large-diameter telephoto zoom lens designed
specifically for digital SLR cameras. The new LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR
14-150mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S., lens offers an
exceptionally long...
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Leica C-Lux 2 Digital Camera |
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Friday, 16 March 2007 |
 The LEICA C-LUX 2 by Leica Camera AG, Solms, is a new elegant
and high-performance digital model from the Leica C-Lux line.
The 7.2 megapixel camera sports a particularly compact metal
body, making it even flatter and easier to handle than the
predecessor model – the LEICA C-LUX 1...
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Thursday, 28 December 2006 |
 Tamarkin Photographica are having a 'Rare Camera Auction' on
January 28, 2007. An extremely interesting item which caught
our eye was Item No.176 - Leica Gun Outfit RIFLE. Details on
the item state the following: "The rarest and most sought-after
of all Leica accessories, this Leica Gun is complete with 400mm...
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Leica M8 Digital Camera Fix |
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Saturday, 25 November 2006 |
 Since delivery of the LEICA M8 started as of the end of October 2006
Leica have received the endorsement of many happy users. Nevertheless,
in some fairly rare situations, some annoying effects may occasionally
occur. Even though these artifacts neither happen often nor to everyone
we want to eliminate the effects by providing the following solution...
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Leica M8 Digital Camera Delay |
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Tuesday, 14 November 2006 |
 A statement from Leica, posted in their online forum from product
manager Stefan Daniel said they had identified a couple of issues
with the new M8 and were in the process of implenting the fixes.
Leica also said that an update would be post in regard to the
progress for the fix and...
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Tuesday, 03 October 2006 |
 Leica Camera AG, Solms, takes over 51% of the shares of
Sinar AG, Feuerthalen/Switzerland, from JENOPTIK Laser,
Optik, SystemeGmbH, Jena ("JENOPTIK"). JENOPTIK and Leica
Camera AG have signed corresponding acquisition and transfer
contracts on September 25, 2006. Confidentiality was agreed
concerning the transfer price...
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Leica D-Lux 3 Digital Camera |
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Saturday, 16 September 2006 |
 Leica Camera AG, Solms is exhibiting the new LEICA D-LUX 3 at
photokina in Cologne (26th September to 1st October 2006). The
D-LUX 3 is a compact digital camera with outstandingly high-performance
optics and a comprehensive range of settings. The camera offers 10
million pixels and many technical improvements compared to its
predecessor...
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Leica M8 Digital SRL Camera |
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Friday, 15 September 2006 |
 Leica has announced the new LEICA M8 at photokina in Cologne. It
is the first digital camera to use the Leica viewfinder system. All
the key characteristics of the analog Leica reporter’s camera such
as the compact design, the exceptional picture quality in conjunction
with the Leica M lenses and the unique picture composition using the
Leica viewfinder have been seamlessly carried over into the digital
world. This professional-standard digital camera “Made in Germany”
uses an image sensor specially developed for the requirements of
the Leica M system. Almost all Leica M system lenses made since
1954...
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Leica Digilux 3 Digital Camera |
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Friday, 15 September 2006 |
 Leica Camera AG, Solms is exhibiting the new LEICA DIGILUX 3 at
photokina in Cologne (26th September to 1st October 2006). The
LEICA DIGILUX 3 is the first purely digital Leica mirror reflex
system camera with exchangeable lenses, thereby opening up a
third variety of free-standing camera system under the Leica name.
As the first model of the new Leica D system, the LEICA DIGILUX 3
is fitted with a bayonet lens to the FourThirds Standard, the open
systems standard for digital mirror reflex cameras. Together with
the high-performance...
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Leica Elmarit-M 28mm Lens |
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Friday, 15 September 2006 |
 A new high-speed lens from Leica has been introduced and is the
most compact of Leica M lenses. By using an aspherical element
it was possible for Leica to attain top imaging performance with
a weight of only 180 grams. This lens is practically distortion-free
down to the close focus range of 0.7 m and only...
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Friday, 15 September 2006 |
 Leica has released a new lens, the TRI-ELMAR with three focal
lengths 16mm, 18mm and 21mm. With its impressive angle of view
of 107 ° , this new TRI-ELMAR conquers 16 mm super wide-angle
photography in perfect Leica M style. Due to the minimal distortion
and barely perceptible field curvature, it can be recommended for
highly demanding architecture photography even at the 16 mm setting.
Used on the digital M8, it produces the image effect of a 21 - 28
mm lens...
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Leica V-Lux 1 Digital Camera |
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Friday, 15 September 2006 |
 Leica Camera AG, Solms is exhibiting the new LEICA V-LUX 1 at
photokina in Cologne (26th September to 1st October 2006). The
LEICA V-LUX 1 is a digital compact camera which combines
high-performance optics and outstanding picture quality in a
compact camera body. The camera offers 10 million pixels and a
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 1:2.8-3.7/7.4-88.8 ASPH lens with an
extremely wide range of focal lengths from 35 to 420 millimetres,
thus commanding universal capability for the small picture
system...
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Leica D-Lux 3 Digital Camera |
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Friday, 15 September 2006 |
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Leica Camera AG, Solms is exhibiting the new LEICA D-LUX 3 at
photokina in Cologne (26th September to 1st October 2006). The
D-LUX 3 is a compact digital camera with outstandingly high-performance
optics and a comprehensive range of settings. The camera offers 10
million pixels and many technical improvements compared to its
predecessor...
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Wednesday, 26 July 2006 |
 Leica Camera has launched a new global internet site. The new site located
at www.leica-camera.com is also live at www.leica-camera.us. The upgraded
site alos plans to incorporate several further languages, which will be
available by the end of this year. Leica have design a site which gives a
genuine portrait of the...
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Wednesday, 26 July 2006 |
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Leica Camera has launched a new global internet site. The new site located
at www.leica-camera.com is also live at www.leica-camera.us. The upgraded
site alos plans to incorporate several further languages, which will be
available by the end of this year. Leica have design a site which gives a
genuine portrait of the...
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Leica M Lens Digital Coding System |
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Sunday, 11 June 2006 |
 Leica Camera AG, Solms will be giving the lenses of the Leica rangefinder
system a new code on the bayonet ring in future to enable the planned
digital Leica M camera to recognize the lens type. The information on
the lens that is being used helps the camera to optimize image quality...
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Leica M Lens Digital Coding |
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Sunday, 11 June 2006 |
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Leica Camera AG, Solms will be giving the lenses of the Leica rangefinder
system a new code on the bayonet ring in future to enable the planned
digital Leica M camera to recognize the lens type. The information on
the lens that is being used helps the camera to optimize image quality...
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Leica Silver Chrome 50mm f/1.4 Lens |
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Tuesday, 23 May 2006 |
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Leica Camera AG has unveiled a new highspeed standard lens for the
Leica M System offering maximum imaging performance: the new LEICA
SUMMILUX-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. It supersedes the predecessor lens with
the same speed, which, notwithstanding a few minor modifications, had
been part of our range since 1962. The aim of this new development was
to create a reference lens to push the technical boundaries of
photography using standard...
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Leica CM Limited Edition Digital Camera |
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Monday, 22 May 2006 |
 Leica is now offering a special edition of its high-quality analog
compact camera LEICA CM with exclusive colored leather finish. Besides
the standard model in elegant black leather, the limited edition
available from May 2006 onwards will sport either red or cognac-brown
leather. The nappa leather used here is also used for the Leica M
cameras in the Leica à la carte range and accentuates the high quality
of the LEICA CM in its...
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Monday, 22 May 2006 |
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Leica is now offering a special edition of its high-quality analog
compact camera LEICA CM with exclusive colored leather finish. Besides
the standard model in elegant black leather, the limited edition
available from May 2006 onwards will sport either red or cognac-brown
leather. The nappa leather used here is also used for the Leica M
cameras in the Leica à la carte range and accentuates the high quality
of the LEICA CM in its...
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Leica C-LUX 1 Digital Camera |
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Monday, 03 April 2006 |
 The LEICA C-LUX 1 is an engagingly attractive companion with a fashionably
compact form factor. Offered in smart black or lustrous silver and having
a basic outline of only 5 x 10 cm, it’s a camera you’ll want to take with
you wherever you go. And its elegant exterior is complemented by cutting-edge
technology: 6-megapixel capture, ultra short shutter delay, precise autofocus
measurement, and a generous selection of scene modes make it ideal for taking
great pictures effortlessly...
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Leica C-LUX 1 Digital Camera |
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Monday, 03 April 2006 |
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The LEICA C-LUX 1 is an engagingly attractive companion with a fashionably
compact form factor. Offered in smart black or lustrous silver and having
a basic outline of only 5 x 10 cm, it’s a camera you’ll want to take with
you wherever you go. And its elegant exterior is complemented by cutting-edge
technology: 6-megapixel capture, ultra short shutter delay, precise autofocus
measurement, and a generous selection of scene modes make it ideal for taking
great pictures effortlessly...
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Leica Digital-Modul-R Firmware Upgrade |
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Thursday, 30 March 2006 |
 Leica have announced a firmware upgrade for the Digital-Modul-R Camera. The
upgrade imporves the following: image reproduction on the display, color
reproduction in the images, compatibility for 4GB SD cards, compatibility
for MAC OS version 10.3, improved Japanese menu language, bug fix for saving
of settings eliminated (ISO Push) and optimizing of internal data...
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Leica Digital-Modul-R Firmware Upgrade |
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Thursday, 30 March 2006 |
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Leica have announced a firmware upgrade for the Digital-Modul-R Camera. The
upgrade imporves the following: image reproduction on the display, color
reproduction in the images, compatibility for 4GB SD cards, compatibility
for MAC OS version 10.3, improved Japanese menu language, bug fix for saving
of settings eliminated (ISO Push) and optimizing of internal data...
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Tuesday, 28 February 2006 |
 Leica Camera AG and Panasonic are pleased to announce the development of
a new interchangeable lens based on the Four Thirds standard. Featuring
a focal length from 14mm to 50mm (35mm equivalent: 28mm to 100mm), the new
LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 lens is the first interchangeable
lens from Leica developed exclusively for digital SLR cameras. The “D”
signifies that it is designed for the new digital system...
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Tuesday, 28 February 2006 |
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Leica Camera AG and Panasonic are pleased to announce the development of
a new interchangeable lens based on the Four Thirds standard. Featuring
a focal length from 14mm to 50mm (35mm equivalent: 28mm to 100mm), the new
LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 lens is the first interchangeable
lens from Leica developed exclusively for digital SLR cameras. The “D”
signifies that it is designed for the new digital system...
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Leica D-Lux 2 Digital Adapter 2 |
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Thursday, 01 December 2005 |
 Leica Camera AG, Solms has now introduced a new adapter for connecting
high-performance LEICA TELEVID scopes with digital cameras and camera
phones, enabling both observation and digital photography at high
magnification through a scope. The LEICA DIGITAL ADAPTER 2 is optimally
prepared for use with the new LEICA D-LUX 2. This compact digital camera
features an integrated image stabilizer for added protection against blurred
images in all photographic situations, and is therefore particularly...
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Leica D-Lux 2 Digital Adapter |
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Thursday, 01 December 2005 |
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Leica Camera AG, Solms has now introduced a new adapter for connecting
high-performance LEICA TELEVID scopes with digital cameras and camera
phones, enabling both observation and digital photography at high
magnification through a scope. The LEICA DIGITAL ADAPTER 2 is optimally
prepared for use with the new LEICA D-LUX 2. This compact digital camera
features an integrated image stabilizer for added protection against blurred
images in all photographic situations, and is therefore particularly...
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Leica D-LUX 2 Digital Camera |
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Saturday, 01 October 2005 |
 Without a press release in sight Leica have released a new digital camera
onto the market with the LEICA D-LUX 2. This new model has an 8.4 mega-pixel
capture with LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 6.3- 25.2 mm f /2.8-4.9 ASPH lens. It
also has an image stabiliser, focal lengths from 28mm to 112mm (35 mm equivalent)
and 14 different scene modes...
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Leica D-LUX 2 Digital Camera |
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Saturday, 01 October 2005 |
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Without a press release in sight Leica have released a new digital camera
onto the market with the LEICA D-LUX 2. This new model has an 8.4 mega-pixel
capture with LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 6.3- 25.2 mm f /2.8-4.9 ASPH lens. It
also has an image stabiliser, focal lengths from 28mm to 112mm (35 mm equivalent)
and 14 different scene modes...
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Leica Special Edition MP 3 LHSA |
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Friday, 23 September 2005 |
 Leica Camera Inc. has released the Leica MP 3 LHSA Special Edition
camera. Limited to a total of 1,000 cameras, the special edition has
a design reminiscent of the first Leica MP released in 1956 and was
produced in cooperation with the world's largest Leica collectors club
- the Leica Historical Society of America (LHSA). The exclusive Leica
MP 3 LHSA Special Edition combines the...
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Leica Special Edition MP 3 LHSA |
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Friday, 23 September 2005 |
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Leica Camera Inc. has released the Leica MP 3 LHSA Special Edition
camera. Limited to a total of 1,000 cameras, the special edition has
a design reminiscent of the first Leica MP released in 1956 and was
produced in cooperation with the world's largest Leica collectors club
- the Leica Historical Society of America (LHSA). The exclusive Leica
MP 3 LHSA Special Edition combines the...
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Thursday, 04 August 2005 |
 The new Leica Angle Finder M by Leica Camera AG, Solms widens the
application range of the Leica rangefinder system yet again. The Leica
Angle Finder M can be screwed onto the viewfinder eyepiece of the camera
and displays a laterally and vertically correct, circular area of about
8.7mm diameter of the center of the viewfinder image. Due to its 45°
angle and free rotation capability, this accessory facilitates viewing
and therefore assessment of the subject in...
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Leica Digital-Modul-R Released |
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Tuesday, 31 May 2005 |
 Deliveries of the LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R will start on June 15th 2005.
The digital addition to the Leica R SLR range, developed in cooperation
with Denmark's Imacon A/S and Kodak's sensor business Kodak ISS has fully
met the stringent testing and acceptance conditions of Leica Camera AG
and is now ready to market. “The quality of the digital photographs taken
with the LEICA DIGITAL- MODUL-R is even better than we expected"...
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Leica Digital-Modul-R Delay |
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Friday, 13 May 2005 |
 Leica have reported today that there has been a delay on the new Digital-Modul-R.
The following is an excerpt from their press release: "Under the management
of the new CEO of Leica Camera AG, Dr. Josef Spichtig, we are working hard to
solve a few last software problems. Although these do not impair the basic function
of the module, they have to be remedied before it is fully ready for production. We
are sorry for the delay, particularly because we know that many customers have...
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Leica New APO-SUMMICRON-M 75mm Lens |
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Thursday, 31 March 2005 |
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Leica Camera has added a powerful medium telephoto lens to its range of lenses
for Leica rangefinder cameras. The LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-M 75mm f/2.0 ASPH is the
first lens of this focal length class to feature a floating element. During
focusing, the last lens element changes its position in relation to the rest of
the optical system. The LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-M 75mm f/2.0 ASPH is able to offer
superlative quality in the close-focus range down to 0.7 meters. To take complete
advantage of the floating element, a highly precise adjustment mechanism has
been used...
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Leica Documentary Photography Award |
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Thursday, 24 March 2005 |
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Documentary photographers, photojournalists and artists working in a documentary
style are invited to submit their work for a chance to win a new Leica M series
camera and 50mm F2.8 lens valued at over $13,000. The competition is open to all
Australian citizens working in Australia and abroad in an effort to encourage a
diversity of subjects and photographers...
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Leica Fotografie International 01/2005 |
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Monday, 06 December 2004 |
 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...
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Leica Digital Modul-R Delay |
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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"...
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Leica Announces Leica World |
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Monday, 01 November 2004 |
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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...
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Wednesday, 20 October 2004 |
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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“...
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Leica Handmade & Custom-tailored |
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Friday, 15 October 2004 |
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"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...
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Leica World First 35mm Digital Back |
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Wednesday, 29 September 2004 |
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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...
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Leica Exclusive special titanium series |
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Wednesday, 29 September 2004 |
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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...
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Leica Cartier-Bresson - A Brief History |
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Tuesday, 10 August 2004 |
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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...
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Tuesday, 06 April 2004 |
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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...
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Leica Australia Website Released |
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Thursday, 04 March 2004 |
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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'...
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Leica DIGILUX 2 DIMA Award |
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Thursday, 04 March 2004 |
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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...
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Tuesday, 02 March 2004 |
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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...
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Thursday, 18 December 2003 |
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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...
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Leica Vario-Elmarit-R 28-90 mm |
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Wednesday, 03 December 2003 |
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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...
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Leica Digilux 2 Digital Camera |
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Tuesday, 02 December 2003 |
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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...
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Leica MP Edition Hermès Cameras |
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Wednesday, 05 November 2003 |
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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...
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Leica Macro-Elmar-M f/4/90mm Lens |
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Wednesday, 05 November 2003 |
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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...
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Friday, 03 October 2003 |
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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...
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Leica DIGITAL-MODUL-R Digital Camera |
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Tuesday, 24 June 2003 |
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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...
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Leica World Issue Now Available |
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Wednesday, 08 January 2003 |
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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...
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Dr. Andreas Kaufmann will become member and Chairman of the Board of
Management of Leica camera AG effective February 23, 2008. Effective the end of today he has retired from the Supervisory Board. Following thorough consideration and discussion, the Supervisory Board
has resolved to remove Steven K. Lee as Chairman of the Board of
Management. The Supervisory Board would like to thank Mr. Lee...