At the Crossroads of Life: A tale of four photographs, 1967 to 2018
Fifty years and four photographs: John links his experiences of village life on two continents.
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A shot that nicely illustrates the “City of Light” moniker. Leica M6 (pre-TTL), 50 Summicron 1962 vintage, Tri-X.
Paris: The City of Light on film and in early digital
Richard was last in Paris ten years ago when he captured the City of Light on film and early digital. He’s resolved to pay another visit, this time with the latest digital equipment, on a special quest to catch the city of light at night.
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Voigtländer 40mm f/1.2 Nokton VM: A lens for all occasions
The Voigtländer 40mm Nokton is a very fast manual lens that works well on the Leica M and a whole range of mirrorless cameras. It offers a great deal for a very low price.
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LEICA C-LUX
or from Chora Sfakion to Agios Pavlos
Leica C-Lux: From Chora Sfakion to Agios Pavlos
Jonathan had the opportunity to try a pre-production copy of Leica’s latest compact, the C-Lux. He took it for walkies along the southern coast of Chania province in Crete…..
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Image: Leica Camera AG
Leica Watch: Ernst Leitz Werkstätten, the new name in luxury timepieces
As reported yesterday, the Leica Watch has been launched this evening in Wetzlar. Here are the full details.
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Leica Roundup: Few surprises at Leitz Park opening event
Despite weeks of wild speculation, there was nothing too surprising about this evening’s announcements at the opening of the Leitz Park in Wetzlar. The elephant in the room, the supposed Leica CM “mini SL”, failed to materialise as I predicted last week.
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Leica M10 Edition Zagato: All-aluminium set will cost £18,000
Another new Leica, the first M10 special edition, is launched this evening in Wetzlar. Here is the information from the Leica press office.
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All images: Leica Camera AG
Leica C-Lux: New compact superzoom with one-inch sensor and 24-360mm lens
Leica’s latest compact, the C-Lux, features a monster zoom — from 24-360mm and a one-inch sensor. Although slightly larger than Sony’s RX100 series, the new Panasonic-based Leica offers much greater versatility at a lower price….
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Sir Patrick Stewart by Rory Lewis
Rory Lewis Portraits: Exhibition at Wex Photo Video Gallery in London
British portraitist Rory Lewis is presenting a new body of work at the Wex Photo Video Gallery in Commercial Road, London E1, over the two months of August and September 2018.
Read MoreToday’s Leica announcements at 7 pm Central European Time
Just to keep you up to date: The new Leica products being announced today will be released from embargo at 19.00 Central European Time, 18.00 in the UK. We will be bringing you all the news then.
All Images courtesy of Hodinkee
Leica enters the luxury watch market with the L1 and L2
Respected watch site Hodinkee reports on two new luxury Leica-branded watches, the L1 and L2, which have slipped under the Macfilos radar……
Read MoreLeica Event: Reporting from Germany but not from Wetzlar
Mike is looking forward to the Leica announcements later this week. He will be reporting from Germany but definitely not from Wetzlar. He could even be on a train…..
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Facebook-on-Thames: Social networking at the Henley Regatta
Tootling through Henley-on-Thames in July 1988, John brought his M6 to bear on one of Britain’s oddest social networking experiences
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Leica CL: Tekiac case offers protection, superb grip and ultimate stealth
A 3D-printed case and cover for the CL weighing only 60g. It sounds quite un-Leica-like but it works, looks good and provides a unique solution. It need never be removed because access to the battery compartment and SD slot is available.
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Road to Ruin: Image Christian Werner
Leica Barnack Award: 12 finalists announced, presentation on October 31 in Berlin
2,500 submissions from 113 different countries have been whittled down to a dozen finalists in the Leica Oskar Barnack Award for 2018. Winners will receive their prizes in Berlin on October 31.
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