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Leica X2 Edition Paul Smith Designed Digital Camera |
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Thursday, 20 September 2012 |
 What the red dot is to Leica, above all bright stripes are to Paul Smith
designs and the most wonderful proof that they can live in perfect
harmony is embodied in every single one of the 1,500 cameras of the
strictly limited Leica X2 Edition Paul Smith. As ever, when the English designer wants to give a classic that special twist, the aim of the stylish...
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Leica X2 à la carte‘ Programme |
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Thursday, 20 September 2012 |
 Leica has expanded the ‘Leica à la carte‘ programme - the special
concept for personalising your Leica camera - and will be offering a
selection of styling options for the Leica X2 from the end of October
2012. First offered in 2004 for Leica rangefinder 35 mm film
cameras, the ‘Leica à la carte' programme lets interested customers take
advantage of the...
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Leica Announces 4 New Accessories For M Series |
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Thursday, 20 September 2012 |
 Leica Camera AG has unveiled a new range of accessories for the Leica M,
increasing the potential use of the camera far beyond the classic
capabilities of rangefinder photography. The accessories include the
Leica R-Adapter M, Leica EVF2 electronic viewfinder, a Multifunctional
Handgrip-M with optional finger loops, and a Leica Microphone Adapter
Set, all compatible with...
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Thursday, 20 September 2012 |
 Together with the new Leica M and Leica M Monochrom – the world's first
digital black and white camera in 35mm format – the Leica M-E joins the
latest digital generation of Leica M cameras, now comprising three
rangefinder models. Offering rangefinder technology perfected by Leica
over decades, the Leica M-E represents the essence of rangefinder
photography...
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Leica M 24MP Full Frame Digital Camera |
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Wednesday, 19 September 2012 |
 Leica Camera AG has today announced a groundbreaking milestone in the
history of the Leica rangefinder system: the Leica M. As the first
camera to implement a newly designed and constructed CMOS image sensor,
and to feature additional focusing methods and functions such as Live
View and Full HD video capability, this is the most versatile model ever...
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Leica M Monochrom 35mm Full Frame B&W Digital Camera |
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Friday, 11 May 2012 |
 Leica Camera AG has today presented the world’s first digital camera
designed exclusively for full-frame, 35mm black and white photography:
the Leica M Monochrom. The Leica M Monochrom is a pure black and white rangefinder camera,
using a newly-designed 18 million pixel CCD specifically created for the
capture of light in its purest form. With this new...
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Friday, 11 May 2012 |
 Leica Camera AG has announced the second model in its X series of
digital compact cameras: the Leica X2. Made in Germany by Leica
engineers, the X2 features a new, APS-C format, professional CMOS image
sensor with 16.5 megapixels (effective 16.2 megapixels), combined with a
high-performance Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens – a classic...
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Leica V-Lux 40 Digital Camera |
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Friday, 11 May 2012 |
 Leica Camera AG has today announced the V-Lux 40, a pocket-sized,
super-zoom compact digital camera with a host of useful features for
capturing sporting events, holidays and special occasions. This versatile new compact offers enhanced performance from the 15.3
megapixel (14.1 effective MP), 1/2.33” CMOS sensor, and features a Leica
DC...
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Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH Lens |
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Friday, 11 May 2012 |
 With the goal of creating a lens that fully exploits the opportunities
offered by high-resolution camera systems, Leica’s engineers have
successfully redefined the limits of what is technically possible. The
result is an extremely high-performance lens that sets entirely new
standards, and currently represents exceptional talent amongst the
standard lenses of the Leica M portfolio. This new...
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Leica Adds 5 New S Medium Format System Lenses |
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Friday, 11 May 2012 |
 Leica Camera AG, Solms, is expanding its Leica S medium format system
with five new central shutter lenses, with availability from October
2012. The new models are the Leica Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH. and Leica
Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5 ASPH. wide-angle lenses, the Leica Summarit-S 70mm
f/2.5 ASPH. standard lens, the Leica APO-Macro-Summarit-S 120mm f/2.5
tele-macro...
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Leica M9-P Edition Hermès Digital Camera |
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Friday, 11 May 2012 |
 Following the Leica MP ‘Edition Hermès’ (in 2003) and the Leica M7
‘Edition Hermès’ (in 2009), this is the third in a line of premium
special editions of the Leica M-System to be created in collaboration
with the renowned Parisian house Hermès. The Leica M9-P ‘Edition Hermès’
is being offered as a strictly limited edition. The limited numbers,
unique product design...
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Leica V-Lux 3 Digital Camera |
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Friday, 09 December 2011 |
 Leica Camera AG has today announced the Leica V-Lux 3, a versatile
all-round compact camera with a 24x optical zoom lens, designed for
photographers shooting landscapes, portraits, architecture or wildlife,
as well as sports and fast-moving subjects. Perfect for travel photography where flexibility is vital, the V-Lux 3...
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Leica Elmarit-S 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens |
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Saturday, 29 October 2011 |
 Leica Camera AG has expanded its range of lenses for the Leica S-System
with the new Leica Elmarit-S 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH., a wide-angle lens
scheduled to be available from December 2011. With the addition of this
lens, the portfolio of lenses for the professional S-System now
comprises five focal lengths. The Elmarit-S 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH., with its wide angle of view equivalent...
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Blackstone Aquire 44% Minority Stake In Leica Camera AG |
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Thursday, 20 October 2011 |
 The Blackstone Groupand ACM Projektentwicklung GmbH today announced they
have agreed a strategic partnership whereby investment funds advised by
Blackstone will acquire, indirectly through a holding company, a 44%
minority stake in Leica Camera AG (“Leica”), to support Leica’s
international growth plans. Headquartered in Solms, Germany, with 1,150 employees, Leica has a long
tradition of manufacturing...
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Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium Digital Camera |
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Wednesday, 19 October 2011 |
 Leica Camera AG has today announced a special edition of its
successful D-Lux 5 digital camera: the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium. This
elegantly-designed compact camera, with its sophisticated, anodised
silver-grey finish, comes presented in a special set with a premium grey
leather case with shoulder strap, and is sure to be on every discerning
photographer’s list...
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Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH Lens |
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Wednesday, 22 June 2011 |
 Leica has today added a new, high-performance wide-angle lens to its
portfolio of short focal length lenses for Leica M cameras. The Leica
Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH. sets new standards in imaging
performance and is characterised by its particularly compact size and
suitability for a wide range of photographic situations. Whether used
for photojournalism, architecture or landscape photography, the...
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Leica M9-P Digital Camera |
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Wednesday, 22 June 2011 |
 Leica today presents a new version of the world’s smallest, full-frame
digital system camera: the Leica M9-P. This new model will sit alongside
the Leica M9 in the company’s rangefinder portfolio, providing an
alternative, even more discreet and resilient design that further
reinforces the quintessential nature of the M9 – and particularly meets
the needs of professional photographers...
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Leica V-Lux 30 Digital Camera |
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Thursday, 26 May 2011 |
 Leica UK has today introduced the V-Lux 30, a versatile, super-zoom
digital compact with GPS recording and touch-screen operation, opening
up a world of opportunities for travel and urban photography. Featuring a
distinctively clean Leica design and minimalist, black matt styling,
the camera offers a wealth of options, but is still compact and light
enough to slip into a jacket pocket or...
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Leica V-Lux 2 Digital Camera |
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Wednesday, 22 September 2010 |
 Leica Camera AG has announced the LEICA V-LUX 2, combining a
high-performance 24x super-zoom lens and outstanding image quality with a
sleek and compact body. Equipped with a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 4.5 -
108 mm f/2.8 - 5.2 ASPH. lens, a 3’’ rotating LCD display and a wide
variety of video functions in 1080i-AVCHD Full HD, the V-LUX 2 is ideal
for almost any...
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Leica D-Lux 5 Digital Camera |
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Wednesday, 22 September 2010 |
 Leica Camera AG has announced the LEICA D-LUX 5 – a high-performance compact digital camera with full creative control. Successor to the acclaimed D-LUX 4, the LEICA D-LUX 5
offers a faster LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON 5.1 - 19.2mm f/2 - 3.3 ASPH.
lens with an extended range of focal lengths equivalent to 24 to 90 mm
in 35mm format. Together with its comprehensive range of features and...
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Leica Camera AG has unveiled the latest addition to its digital compact
camera offerings and presents the Leica X Vario. Made in Leica Camera's
headquarters in Germany, the X Vario features a high-performance
16.5-megapixel (effective 16.1), APS-C format, CMOS image sensor, a zoom
lens covering a range of focal lengths from 28 to 70 mm (35 mm
equivalent) and Full-HD video...
