Leica Rumors is reporting a $200 Leica M 240 price increase starting February 1, 2015. The increase kicks in as the current $750 rebate expires making the effective price $950 higher. If you’re in the market for Leica’s flagship rangefinder then now is the time to make your move! Hit the jump for more info.
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Video: In Public’s Matt Stuart On Shooting With A Leica M
To mark the 60th anniversary of their iconic M camera system, Leica asked a number of photographers why they shoot with a Leica M. The most recent entry features In Public’s Matt Stuart and it’s interesting to hear this soft spoken man’s perspective on what many Leica shooters already know. Hit the jump to watch the video.
Leica Responds To M9 Sensor Corrosion Issue With Goodwill Replacements
A growing number of M9 cameras have been developing white spots on their sensors caused by corrosion of the sensor cover glass. No amount of cleaning would correct the problem and up until now, photographers were left holding the bag. All that has changed as Leica has stepped up and is now offering free replacement sensors for everyone affected by this malady. Hit the jump for more info!
Win A Leica T In The Phoblographer Street Photography Contest
ThePhoblographer.com has partnered with Leica for the first ever Phoblographer Street Photography Contest and the first prize is a brand new Leica T! No cost to enter and anyone age 18+ from around the world is eligible. Hit the jump for more info!
Win A Leica X In The I SHOT IT Street Photography Contest
The folks at I SHOT it have FINALLY added street photography to their never ending list of paid photo contests. The first I SHOT IT street photography contest starts on November 26, 2014 and the winner gets a brand new Leica X (Typ 113) plus a cash prize. Hit the jump for more info.
Save $750 With Leica M 240 Rebate In U.S.A. And Canada
Leica is now offering a $750 instant rebate on Leica M 240 bodies and an additional $250 savings on most Leica lenses. It’s a bit of an odd move considering they just raised the price on September 1st – has the market has spoken? Hit the jump for more info.
Esquire Comes Up Flat With Cult Of Leica Camera Article
Esquire published a puzzling article describing what they believe to be the “Cult Of Leica Camera”. Simon Garfield uses questionable anectdotes and passive aggressive arguments to make the case that hype has created the perception of Leica as a superior product. Hit the jump to find out more.
Leica 100 Ad Recreates 35 Famous Images From The History Of Photography
Beautiful ad celebrates 100th anniversary of the first Leica camera by recreating 35 famous images from the history of photography. But not all the photographs were shot with a Leica camera. Wait, what? Hit the jump to watch the video and find out more.
Win A Leica Monochrom In The I SHOT IT Photo Contest
The black and white I SHOT IT photo contest closes in 6 days and the prize is currently sitting at over $5,000 plus a Leica Monochrom! The cash amount will likely triple by the end of the contest but either way it’s hard to ignore the chance to win one of the most alluring cameras in the recent history. Dig out your best black and white shots and hit the jump for more details.
Thorsten Overgaard Featured In First “A Life With Leica” Video
Celebrated Leica expert Thorsten Overgaard is been featured in the first “A Life With Leica” documentary. The video was shot over a 7 day period in Rome and features his ideas about light, inpsiration and the importance of individual expression in photography. Hit the jump to watch the video.