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    Jonathan Slack wrote a new post, A Year with the Leica T (Typ 701) 11 years, 4 months ago

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    I have been testing cameras for Leica since 2008. Initially, I beta tested firmware updates for the M8, which led to camera testing of the M9 and afterwards, the M Monochrom and the M (Typ 240). I […]

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    dalethorn started the topic Leica D-Lux Tech Product Image in the forum Leica D-Lux 11 years, 4 months ago

    I don't often post a product image, but here's one I did today that I'm slightly proud of (shot as JPEG only). I don't get much DOF with the small camera at f1.7, so to get the relevant parts in focus requires lining things up ahead of time, more-or-less equidistant. It's hard for me to get a good background since I like to stay in the context…[Read more]

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    dalethorn started the topic Leica D-Lux Street Portrait in the forum Leica D-Lux 11 years, 4 months ago

    Portrait taken on special shopping day with street closed off to traffic.

    Leica D-Lux, f5.6, 1/250, ISO 200.
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    Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Extends on M (Typ 240) and M Lenses 11 years, 4 months ago

    Today, Leica has announced that it is extending current promotions on the M (Typ 240) bodies and most M lenses until March 31, 2015. The promotions were originally set to expire on January 31, 2015. On M bodies, a $750 instant rebate is applied to the purchase and on most M lenses a $250 instant rebate is applied. For full details on the promotion, you can check out our original story on it here:

    LEICA ANNOUNCES INSTANT SAVINGS VOUCHERS ON M (TYP 240) AND SELECT M LENSES

    Please don't hesitate to contact Leica Store Miami anytime with questions, either via phone at 305-921-4433 or via email. The promotion now ends March 31, 2015.

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    Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Announces Instant Savings on M Monochrom 11 years, 4 months ago

    Today, Leica has announced an instant savings promotion of $750 on the Leica M Monochrom in both black and silver chrome. The savings are applied instantly to the purchase of a brand new Monochrom camera. The promotion ends March 31, 2015.

    Please note this promotion only applies towards brand new Leica products purchased in the United States or Canada. The promotion is valid on the Leica M Monochrom in black or silver chrome. To participate in the promotion, simply purchase an applicable product and the voucher will be applied instantly.

    Please don't hesitate to contact Leica Store Miami anytime with questions, either via phone at 305-921-4433 or via email. The promotion ends March 31, 2015.

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    albertknappmd replied to the topic Which S lens should Leica make next?? in the forum S Lenses 11 years, 4 months ago

    I think that a 90mm-250mm zoomlens would be a great idea but even at say f/5.6, I fear that it would be to heavy for easy use.
    I look forward to a 300mm f/3.5 lens..
    I have been looking forward to that lens now for 3 years but I am patient…

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    dalethorn replied to the topic Leica T typ 701 Camera and 18-56 lens for sale in the forum Gear For Sale 11 years, 4 months ago

    Lowering price to $2150 + $50 shipping.

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    dalethorn replied to the topic Leica Ultravid (first ed.) 10×42 BR binocular in the forum Gear For Sale 11 years, 4 months ago

    Lowering price to $795.

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    Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Announces Price Increases for 2015 11 years, 4 months ago

    Leica Camera has announced new pricing on certain products for 2015. For all sport optics products, the new pricing is in effect immediately. For photography equipment, the new pricing goes into effect on February 1, 2015.

    Below is a list of the photography equipment which will increase in price on February 1:

    Item
    Current Price
    New Price
    Change

    Leica M, Black Paint (Typ 240)
    $6,500
    $7,450
    $950

    Leica M, Silver Chrome Paint (Typ 240)
    $6,500
    $7,450
    $950

    Leica Traveller Tripod
    $500
    $535
    $35

    Ever -ready case M/M-P (Typ 240) with small front, black
    $390
    $450
    $60

    Ever-ready case M/M-P (Typ 240) with large front, black
    $390
    $450
    $60

    Ever-ready case M/M-P (Typ 240) with small front, cognac
    $390
    $450
    $60

    Ever-ready case M/M-P (Typ 240) with large front, cognac
    $390
    $450
    $60

    Leica Ball Head 38
    $375
    $425
    $50

    Leica R Adapter M
    $310
    $365
    $55

    Protector, Leather, Stone Grey for Leica T
    $140
    $160
    $20

    Adapter E49 to E67 for Universal polarizing filter M
    $105
    $130
    $25

    Leica Snap T (Typ 701), Black
    $79
    $95
    $16

    Leica Snap T (Typ 701), White
    $79
    $95
    $16

    Leica Snap T (Typ 701), Melon-Yellow
    $79
    $95
    $16

    Leica Snap T (Typ 701), Orange-Red
    $79
    $95
    $16

    Neck Strap, Silicon, White
    $79
    $110
    $31

    Neck Strap, Silicon, Melon-Yellow
    $79
    $110
    $31

    Neck Strap, Silicon, Orange-Red
    $79
    $110
    $31

    Neoprene Case M Black, w/small front
    $65
    $75
    $10

    Neoprene Case M Black, w/large front
    $65
    $75
    $10

    Soft Release Button, ‘Leica', 12mm, red
    $65
    $75
    $10

    Soft Release Button, ‘Leica', 8mm, red
    $65
    $75
    $10

    Soft Release Button, ‘Leica', 12mm, chrome
    $65
    $75
    $10

    Soft Release Button, ‘Leica', 8mm, chrome
    $65
    $75
    $10

    Soft Release Button, ‘M', 8mm, black
    $65
    $75
    $10

    Adapter for 135mm lens (11889) for Pol. Filter (13356)
    $50
    $55
    $5

    If you are on the fence about purchasing a new Leica M (Typ 240), do keep in mind that the the current promotion of $750 off a new M body will end on January 31, and the price will be increasing as well at the same time!

     

    The new pricing on these sport optics items is in effect immediately:

    Item
    New Price
    2014 Price
    Change

    8 + 12 x 42 Duovid Black
    $2,599
    $2,499
    $100

    10 + 15 x 50 Duovid Black
    $2,899
    $2,799
    $100

    8 x 42 Ultravid BL/Black Leather
    $1,899
    $1,799
    $100

    10 x 42 Ultravid BL/Black Leather
    $1,999
    $1,899
    $100

    8 x 20 BCR/Black Ultravid Compact
    $749
    $729
    $20

    10 x 25 BCR/Black Ultravid Compact
    $799
    $779
    $20

    8 x 20 BCL Ultravid w/Brown Leather Case
    $849
    $799
    $50

    10 x 25 BCL Ultravid w/Brown Leather Case
    $899
    $849
    $50

    8 x 20 BCA Black w/Case
    $499
    $469
    $30

    10 x 25 BCA Black w/Case
    $529
    $499
    $30

    Silverline 8 x 42
    $1,999
    $1,899
    $100

    Silverline 10 x 42
    $2,099
    $1,999
    $100

    Televid Case/T65 Angled
    $240
    $220
    $20

    Televid Case/T65 Straight
    $240
    $220
    $20

    Televid Case/T82 Angled
    $240
    $220
    $20

    Televid Case/T82 Straight
    $240
    $220
    $20

    To take advantage of the current pricing on camera equipment, all orders must by placed by midnight (Eastern Time) on January 31, 2015. Also note that the $750 promotion on Leica M (Typ 240) bodies ends at the same time on January 31. If an item is out of stock but ordered before the increase goes into effect we will honor the pre-increase pricing.

    Please feel free to call at 305-921-4433 or email us with any questions.

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