| Leica X1 Digital Camera Preview |
| Tuesday, 29 September 2009 |
 Buy-n-Shoot were recently privy to a sneak peak of the 100% German-made pre-production model of Leica’s X1, which packs a large 12.2 megapixel CMOS APS-C sensor (similar to that of the Nikon D300) into a compact and unexpectedly lightweight unit.. While consumers can’t expect to see the X1 on the Australian market until January 2010, they can be assured it will be worth the wait. Where Leica is renowned for their sturdy... |
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| Leica S2 DSLR Digital Camera Preview |
| Tuesday, 29 September 2009 |
 Today the Buy-n-Shoot team was given a rare opportunity to preview the S2: Leica’s $36,499.00, 37.5 megapixel DSLR/medium format hybrid currently unreleased in Australia. We were granted permission to have an initial hands-on preview with the pre-production model before it hits the market in late September and were certainly impressed with what we saw. Initially, the S2’s DSLR-like appearance denies its medium format... |
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| Thursday, 10 September 2009 |
 Leica Camera AG Australian distributor Adeal Pty Ltd, presents the LEICA M9, the world’s first digital rangefinder camera with a full-format 24 x 36 mm sensor. As the world’s most compact full-format system camera, the M9 continues the legendary heritage of the Leica rangefinder system and unites over 50 years of continuous technical improvements to the M System with... |
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| Thursday, 10 September 2009 |
 Leica Camera AG, Solms, presents a new generation of Leica digital cameras ‘Made in Germany’ – the LEICA X1. The LEICA X1 is equipped with a CMOS sensor in APS-C format, just like those used in semi-professional DSLR cameras. Together with an all-purpose LEICA ELMARIT 1:2.8/24 mm lens, the particularly large sensor for this class of... |
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| Leica S2 Digital Camera Shipping September 2009 |
| Thursday, 10 September 2009 |
 Unveiled for the first time at the Photokina 2008, the LEICA S2 is set to ship at the end of September 2009. Leica is thereby standing by its promise of introducing the S2, and with it a new class of professional digital camera, by the summer of this year. The LEICA S2’s excellence is based not only on its highresolution image sensor but also the unique “S” format and full range of features such as autofocus... |
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| Leica S2 First Shipment Announced |
| Monday, 17 August 2009 |
 Unveiled for the first time at the Photokina 2008 trade show in Germany, Leica is pleased to announce the first shipments of the S2 will be delivered in October 2009. This new system product will set the standard in professional digital photography. The LEICA S2’s excellence is based not only on its high-resolution image sensor but also the unique S format and full range of features, such as autofocus, high-speed MAESTRO... |
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| Leica M8 White Digital Camera |
| Thursday, 23 April 2009 |
 Adeal is excited to announce the release of the special edition LEICA M8 “White”, featured with a white finished body. The LEICA M8 “White” is part of a limited edition and is presented as part of a special edition set. The M8 “White” set includes a LEICA M8 white finished camera body and silver anodised LEICA ELMARIT-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH lens with a metal lens shade in classical design... |
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| Thursday, 19 February 2009 |
 Leica Camera AG, Solms, presents a new flash unit combining the highest performance and system compatibility in one high-end flash unit – the LEICA SF 58. The maximum guide number of 58 (ISO 100/21°) enables high light output and, due to its fully swivelling reflector, offers ideal opportunities for indirect flash illumination. Its integrated, system-controlled secondary reflector maintains image brilliance and simultaneously lightens shadows and... |
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| Leica Super-Elmar-M 18 mm f/ 3.8 Asph Lens |
| Thursday, 19 February 2009 |
 With the LEICA SUPER-ELMAR-M 18 mm f/ 3.8 ASPH., Leica Camera AG, Solms, expands their range of short focal-length lenses for the Leica M System, adding another compact wide-angle lens. This newly developed lens is characterized by its outstanding image quality and compact size. Another addition to the Leica rangefinder system accessories range is a new finder, the LEICA BRIGHT LINE FINDER M 18 mm... |
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| Leica M8.2 Safari Limited Edition |
| Wednesday, 11 February 2009 |
 Leica has produced a limited run of 500 units only of a special-edition "Safari" LEICA M8.2. It includes olive green painted body and the silver anodised finished LEICA ELMARIT-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH.lens, an exclusive Billingham camera case and an elegant carrying strap, bearing an embossed Leica logo. The inspiration for the olive green paint has been the M cameras supplied by Leitz to the... |
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| Leica S2 Digital SLR Camera |
| Tuesday, 23 September 2008 |
 LEICA S2 – Remarkable new camera from Germany redefines the professional DSLR class with a custom 37.5-megapixel, 30 x 45 mm sensor built into a 35mm-sized body. Some companies tweak the features. At Leica, they transform the concept. That’s why the introduction of the flagship Leica S2 is not merely an incremental advance. It is nothing less than a watershed event that sets an entirely new performance standard for professional digital SLRS. With a custom 37.5-megapixel, 30 x 45mm... |
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| Leica M8.2 Digital Camera Firmware Update v2.000 |
| Monday, 22 September 2008 |
 Leica have released a firmware update for the recently released Leica M8.2 Digital Camera. The firware update v2.000 adds a new 'Auto-ISO' option for the maximum and slowest ISO settings, along with support for memory cards in the SDHC standard up to 32GB capacity. There are detailed instructions for those with an M8.2 looking to update the camera - all available... |
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| Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f / 0.95 Aspherical Lens |
| Tuesday, 16 September 2008 |
 Breaking the optical “sound barrier” of lens speed 1.1 has been the Holy Grail of lens design for many years. Notably, the Canon 0.95 “Dream lens” was a bold attempt; however this was prior to modern aspherical lens technology. Following the renowned LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50 mm f / 1, Leica is to now launch the world’s first aspherical f / 0.95 prime lens the new lens will be a clear winner and is faster... |
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| Leica Introduce 21mm & 35mm Lenses |
| Tuesday, 16 September 2008 |
 Leica has released three super fast, compact, lenses with sensational performance that even at full aperture, enables users to redefine wide angle low light photography. The 21mm is in fact a world first for 35mm digital and film photography. Great care has been taken in the optical designs of the lenses. Despite their pronounced wide–angle characteristics, these lenses can feature extremely shallow field depth. This allows for creative and expressive photography not usually available when shooting wide. Stopped down... |
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| Leica M8.2 Digital Camera |
| Tuesday, 16 September 2008 |
 The new LEICA M8.2 is an exciting upgrade of Leica Camera AG’s German-made M series digital rangefinder camerafor professionals. Improving on important LEICA M8 attributes such as discretion, intuitive work and robustness , the new model retains the key characteristics of the Leica reportage camera such as the compact shape, the exceptional image quality in connection with Leica M lenses and the unique picture composition with the Leica rangefinder... |
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| Leica D-Lux 4 Digital Camera |
| Tuesday, 16 September 2008 |
 The LEICA D-LUX 4, introduced by Leica Camera AG, Solms, is a compact digital camera with powerful optics and a comprehensive range of settings. Premiering with the camera is the wide range of accessories for additionally widening its photographic potential, offering the sophisticated user even more possibilities for creative photography. With its 1/1.63“ CCD image sensor, unusually large for this class of camera, the LEICA D-LUX 4... |
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| Leica C-Lux 3 Digital Camera |
| Tuesday, 16 September 2008 |
 The LEICA C-LUX 3 by Leica Camera AG, Solms, is a new elegant and high-performance digital camera from the Leica C-LUX line. The slimline compact camera offers easy operation and a clearly structured menu for carefree photography. The LEICA C-LUX 3 has a strikingly clear design that concentrates on the essentials: capturing and reproducing images. This means that the LEICA C-LUX 3 can be used more quickly than many other models... |
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| Leica Official Statement On Chairman Changes |
| Wednesday, 27 February 2008 |
 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... |
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| Leica M8 Hardware Upgrade |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Wednesday, 25 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 |
| Wednesday, 20 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 |
| Wednesday, 20 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 |
| Wednesday, 23 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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| Tuesday, 20 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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| Thursday, 27 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 |
| Monday, 12 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Tuesday, 23 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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| Tuesday, 23 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 |
| Tuesday, 04 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 |
| Tuesday, 04 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 |
| Friday, 31 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 |
| Friday, 31 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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| Wednesday, 01 March 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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| Wednesday, 01 March 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 |
| Friday, 02 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 |
| Friday, 02 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 |
| Sunday, 02 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 |
| Sunday, 02 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 |
| Saturday, 24 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 |
| Saturday, 24 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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| Leica D-LUX Digital Camera |
| Tuesday, 07 January 2003 |
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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... |
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| Leica MP Mechanical Rangefinder System Camera |
| Monday, 06 January 2003 |
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Leica Camera AG of Solms, Germany, is proud to announce the LEICA MP, a new tool for professional and dedicated amateur photographers. This purely mechanical rangefinder system camera is tailored entirely to the precise manual control of the photographically important parameters of time, aperture and focal plane... |
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| Leica Limited Edition 999 LEICA M6 TTL Cameras |
| Sunday, 05 January 2003 |
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Leica Camera AG, Solms is ending its 18 years of production of the LEICA M6 with a special edition of the last 999 LEICA M6 TTL cameras. These collectors' items bear the imprint “LEICA M6 1984-2002“ on the camera top, signifying the period from the introduction of the camera in the year 1984 to its discontinuation at the end of December 2002. They each have a special serial number between 001/999 and 999/999 and come in a sophisticated wooden presentation case with a certificate signed personally by Hanns-Peter Cohn, CEO of Leica Camera AG, and Ralf Coenen, the company's Vice President Technology. |
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| Leica Digilux 1 Digital Camera |
| Saturday, 04 January 2003 |
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Classic elements of design and operating convenience make the LEICA DIGILUX 1 a synthesis of experience and innovation. It is an extraordinary, fast and easy-to-use digital camera with outstanding imaging quality that gives photographers a great many new creative possibilities. |
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| Leica APO-Summicron-R 90mm f/2 Asph |
| Friday, 03 January 2003 |
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The LEICA APO-TELYT-R modular system offers you extremely well-thought-out combination possibilities. It covers the full range of super telephoto lenses with five component elements. In part even with different speeds for the same focal length. And all that with outstanding Leica APO quality! |
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| Thursday, 02 January 2003 |
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In the LEICA R9, we built in all the experience that we made with the R range since 1965 and particularly with the LEICA R8. We gathered customers´reports, extensive field testing experience and benefited of our own history as a producer to make the best...
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Buy-n-Shoot were recently introduced to the world’s first and smallest full-frame digital rangefinder camera with a 24 x 36mm format sensor: the Leica M9, which has only just been released into the Australian market. Coming from a trusted and popular series of cameras, the M9 and its accompanying lenses promises to deliver finely focused, high quality images in either RAW or JPEG...