Category: Leica
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No More Chimping: Leica Reveals the LCD-Free Leica M-D (Typ 262)
No More Chimping: Leica Reveals the LCD-Free Leica M-D (Typ 262) Leica has just debuted the much-anticipated and much-rumored Leica M-D (Typ 262). It’s the first production M-Series Leica that leaves out the LCD via PetaPixel: http://petapixel.com/2016/04/28/no-chimping-leica-reveals-lcd-free-leica-m-d-typ-262/ This camera is all about simplicity. The fifth M-Generation camera, it “embodies the entire range of technical advantages…
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Constant change – The Leica Camera Blog
Constant change Leica Camera’s CEO Oliver Kaltner shares challenges and opportunities
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This is the Pain of Loading Film Into an Old Leica II from the 1930s
This is the Pain of Loading Film Into an Old Leica II from the 1930s Renowned photojournalist David Burnett just posted this short 2-minute video showing how you load film into the old screw-mount, knob-wind Leica II, a via PetaPixel: http://petapixel.com/2016/03/21/pain-loading-film-old-leica-ii-1930s/ Renowned photojournalist David Burnett just posted this short 2-minute video showing how you load…
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The Leica Q — Craig Mod
The Leica Q via Craig Mod: http://craigmod.com/sputnik/leica_q/ The Leica Q is the best travel camera I’ve ever used.
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The Leica Experiment – Jonesblog
The Leica Experiment Right now, the feelings are surprisingly conflicted. The history with Leica pulls at you, yet it feels like unrequited love
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How The Leica M (Typ 262) Will Inspire Your Street Photography: Andrea Boccalini in Vienna « The Leica Camera
How The Leica M (Typ 262) Will Inspire Your Street Photography: Andrea Boccalini in Vienna “It’s a timeless city. You can feel the vibration of the stories in the city. If you go deeper, you can feel the modern side of the city as well. You get the sensation of an embedded modern lifestyle.” This…
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Leica S(007) First Impressions Review – Luminous Landscape
Leica S(007) First Impressions Review – Luminous Landscape A New S Takes Center Stage Unveiled at Photokina 2014 in September of that year, Leica S(007) availability was announced almost a year later, on August 25, 2015. That’s a long gestation period. This is the third generation Leica S, joining the S2 of 2009 via Luminous…
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Scans of old Leica Photography magazines now available online | Leica News & Rumors
Scans of old Leica Photography magazines now available online – Leica Rumors The website LeicaPhotographyArchive started uploading online scans of old Leica Photography magazines that can be used as a reference for anything related to Leica cameras and Leitz company. All scanned magazines can be accessed here. You can add the scan via Leica Rumors: http://leicarumors.com/2015/07/06/scans-of-old-leica-photography-magazines-now-available-online.aspx/…
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The Leica Q Typ 116 Review: The Future of German Camera Engineering | Leica News & Rumors
The Leica Q Typ 116 Review: The Future of German Camera Engineering – Leica Rumors The Leica Q Typ 116 Review: The Future of German Camera Engineering by Louis Ferreira http://500px.com/LouisFerreira We have a lot to discuss. So if you are looking for a summary, the Leica Q brings together the best aspects of German and…
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Hands-on with the Leica Q (Type 116) | La Vida Leica!
Hands-on with the Leica Q (Type 116) We have to admit, we’re rather smitten with the Leica Q. It’s compact and handy, has both the aesthetics and intuitiveness of an M camera and adds (essential) modern features like auto focus and an EVF. The latter wouldn’t be worthwhile if they didn’t perform, and we’re pleased…
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Vladimir Panasenko’s exhibition “C’est La Vie in B&W” at the Leica Store San Francisco | Leica News & Rumors
Vladimir Panasenko’s exhibition “C’est La Vie in B&W” at the Leica Store San Francisco – Leica Rumors From Leica Store San Francisco – the Vladimir Panasenko’s exhibition “C’est La Vie in B&W” is now open till July 2nd, 2015 (pictured above are his modified Leica M2 cameras, click for larger view): C’est La Vie in B&W Vladimir Panasenko…
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Ragnar Axelsson: Around Iceland in 80 Hours « The Leica Camera
Ragnar Axelsson: Around Iceland in 80 Hours Ragnar Axelsson, also known as RAX, is an Icelandic photographer who was born in 1958. He has been a photographer for Morgunbladid, Iceland’s biggest newspaper, since 1976. Axelsson has also shot numerous freelance projects for magazines and had exhibitions all over the world. Most recently, he took the…
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Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) camera officially announced | Leica News & Rumors
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) camera officially announced – Leica Rumors The Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) camera is now officially announced: Overview Available on May 7th, 2015 Leica MP body with 2GB buffer, sapphire glass 3″ LCD screen Only available in black, no silver version for now Body made of high-strength magnesium all via…
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Short documentary on the Leica brand | Leica News & Rumors
Short documentary on the Leica brand – Leica Rumors Magazine B released this short documentary on the Leica brand: Related posts: “One camera, one life” is a short documentary about Leitz family’s efforts to rescue Jews during the Holocaust Leica to exhibit brand new work by Jacob Aue Sobol at Photo London via Leica Rumors: http://leicarumors.com/2015/03/30/short-documentary-on-the-leica-brand.aspx/ ATHENS, OH…
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Celina Lunsford: Eyes Wide Open! 100 Years of Leica Photography « The Leica Camera
Celina Lunsford: Eyes Wide Open! 100 Years of Leica Photography Over 200 photographs, documentary material, camera models and publications – on March 13 the Eyes Wide Open! 100 Years of Leica Photography exhibition will open at the Fotografie Forum Frankfurt. We talked with Celina Lunsford, the artistic director, about special discoveries, the Leica myth and…
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Why we should design things to be difficult to use | Brian Millar | Comment is free | The Guardian
Why we should design things to be difficult to use | Brian Millar When everything around us is designed to be simple, it stops us thinking and takes away the fulfilment and satisfaction that come from mastery via the Guardian: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/mar/04/why-we-should-design-things-to-be-difficult-mastery When everything around us is designed to be simple, it stops us thinking and…
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10 Photographers Share Their Favorite Pictures Shot with a Leica M Rangefinder
10 Photographers Share Their Favorite Pictures Shot with a Leica M Rangefinder To mark the 60th anniversary of its M line of rangefinder cameras, Leica recently interviewed 10 well known photographers about their experience with the via PetaPixel: http://petapixel.com/2015/02/07/10-photographers-share-favorite-pictures-shot-leica-m-rangefinder/ To mark the 60th anniversary of its M line of rangefinder cameras, Leica recently interviewed 10…
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How to Use a Leica M Camera – by Craig Semetko | The Photo Brigade
How to Use a Leica M Camera – by Craig Semetko – The Photo Brigade L.A.-based photographer Craig Semetko shares how to use the Leica M, including techniques on focusing, and tips for expanding your photographic approach. via The Photo Brigade: http://thephotobrigade.com/2015/01/how-to-use-a-leica-m-camera-by-craig-semetko/ What makes the Leica M different from SLRs? Watch the above video to…
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Rare Leica R 600mm f/5 Apo-Telyt lens listed on eBay for $230k | Leica News & Rumors
Rare Leica R 600mm f/5 Apo-Telyt lens listed on eBay for $230k – Leica Rumors This rare, 11 pounds Leica R 5/600mm Apo-Telyt prototype lens produced by Leitz Canada is currently listed on eBay $229,999. In December, 2013 the same exact lens was auctioned for $70,000: Via Quesabesde Related posts: This Leica M7 Titanium three lens…
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Ralph Gibson – Live at Leitz Park (video) | Leica News & Rumors
Ralph Gibson – Live at Leitz Park (video) – Leica Rumors The Leica World in Wetzlar started out with a special cultural event in the New Year. Ralph Gibson, master of shadows and elegant nudes, talked about his life as photographer and about his experiences with the Leica M Monochrom during a lecture on January…