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16/12/11

Leica announces firmware update 2.0 for Leica D-Lux 5
Leica Camera AG has announced the release of a new firmware update (version 2.0) for the Leica D-Lux 5. The firmware update can be downloaded, with an installation guide, from the Downloads area of the Leica D-Lux 5 page on the Leica Camera web site.

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08/12/11

Leica announces the Leica V-Lux 3: designed with travel in mind
Leica Camera AG has today announced the Leica V-Lux 3, a versatile all-round compact camera with a 24x optical zoom lens, designed for photographers shooting landscapes, portraits, architecture or wildlife, as well as sports and fast-moving subjects.

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25/11/11

New online portal for Leica S photographers
On www.S-League.net, photographers can now find the ideal platform for presenting their work shot with the Leica S medium format system to a broad international audience.

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22/11/11

Leica unveils premium retail developments in Bruton Place, Mayfair
German photographic and optics manufacturer to expand presence and services in Bruton Place, London W1.

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Invitation to submit entries for the 2012 Leica Oskar Barnack Award

17/11/11

Festive Fortnight
Exclusive events from 29th November to 13th December.

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16/11/11

Invitation to submit entries for the 2012 Leica Oskar Barnack Award
Leica Camera AG, Solms, once again invites professional photographers to submit entries to their international photography competition, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award.

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27/10/11

Leica expands the S-System with new Leica Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH. wide-angle lens
Leica Camera AG has expanded its range of lenses for the Leica S-System with the new Leica Elmarit-S 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH., a wide-angle lens scheduled to be available from December 2011.

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18/10/11

Leica announces Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium ‘Special Edition’
Leica Camera AG has today announced a special edition of its successful D-Lux 5 digital camera: the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium with luxury leather case.

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5/08/11

Leica offers new service for the Leica M9
Leica Camera has today announced a new service for Leica M9 owners to incorporate the product features of the Leica M9-P into their existing M9 camera, resulting in an alternative, even more discreet and resilient design.

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1/08/11

Leica gets closer to nature at Birdfair 2011
Every year, birders and natures lovers from all over the world come to visit the Birdfair in Rutland Water, and 2011 will be no exception...

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Two limited edition ‘Paul Smith for Leica’ leather cases for Leica D-Lux 5 digital camera to be available for Christmas 2011...

27/07/11

Making a case for fashion: Leica announces collaboration with British designer Paul Smith
Two limited edition ‘Paul Smith for Leica’ leather cases for Leica D-Lux 5 digital camera to be available for Christmas 2011...

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15/07/11

Leica Camera AG expands lens compatibility for Leica S-System
Leica S-Adapters increase flexibility of S2, enabling use of other manufacturers’
medium-format lenses ...

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21/06/11

Leica announces the Leica M9-P: the essence of discretion
Designed particularly for professional photographers, new ultra-discreet version of the Leica M9 added to Leica rangefinder portfolio

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21/06/11

Leica Camera AG and Magnum Photos sign technology and photography agreement
In February of this year, Leica Camera AG, Solms, and Magnum Photos signed a technology and photographic co-operation agreement.

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21/06/11

Leica Camera AG and Magnum Photos present a new multimedia essay
At the launch of the Leica M9-P in Paris on 21 June 2011, Leica Camera AG will be presenting a new project resulting from the company’s co-operation with Magnum Photos..

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21/06/11

Leica announces Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH
Compact M lens with improved imaging performance sets new standards in wide-angle photography...

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17/06/11

Jan Grarup receives the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2011 for his portfolio ‘Haiti Aftermath
First prize in this year’s highly prestigious photographic competition, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2011, goes to the Danish photographer Jan Grarup...

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Leica Store Mayfair - LEICA M9 TEST DRIVE

26/05/11

Leica announces V-Lux 30 super-zoom compact: for the photographic adventurer
Impressive 16x zoom, touch-screen controls, 3D photos and GPS tagging, together with outstanding image quality and HD video, make this high performance digital camera perfect for discovering surprising new perspectives on the world

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03/05/11

Leica Store Mayfair - LEICA M9 TEST DRIVE. Leica M9 test drive promotion currently running at the Leica Store Mayfair

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03/05/11

Leica announces digiscoping adaptors for LEICA X1 and LEICA D-LUX 5. New easy-to-use adaptors and high-performance digital cameras make the ultimate in high quality digiscoping equipment for bird and nature enthusiasts

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29/03/11

Leica Camera AG has announced a firmware update for its high-performance digital compact camera, the LEICA X1. The update will be available for X1 owners from the company’s web site from Tuesday 29 March 2011

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22/02/11

Golfing from a different point of view: Leica Pinmaster II
New laser rangefinder offers clearer display, ultra-waterproof lens coating, dual metre/yard settings for international use..

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16/02/11

Leica Explorers setting out in the footsteps of the great adventurers of our time
Travel Magellan's route in South America, explore Australia's Great Barrier Reef with James Cook's log book in your backpack or follow in the footsteps of Amundsen in the icy wastes of the Antarctic..

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08/02/11

Leica Akademie updates workshop programme for Spring 2011
Leica has today announced its Akademie workshop and training programme for Spring 2011. The company’s London-based training facility at 34 Bruton Place (www.leica-akademie.co.uk) offers a variety of photography workshops for existing and prospective customers, run by experienced Leica photographers.

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Leica compact Ultravid binoculars: now with AquaDura™ coating

04/01/11

Leica announces Rangemaster CRF 1000 rangefinder: high performance laser technology at an entry-level price
Leica Camera AG has announced the Leica Rangemaster CRF 1000 laser rangefinder, successor to the Rangemaster CRF 800, offering high-end optical performance and ergonomics, and exceptional value for money at just £495 including VAT.

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26/11/10

Leica compact Ultravid binoculars: now with AquaDura™ coating
Leica has announced that all its Ultravid compact binoculars will now be coated with the company’s special AquaDura coating, currently featured on its full-sized binoculars

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Leica releases M9 ‘Titanium’ designed by Walter de’Silva

26/11/10

Pro Photographers Essential Back–Up kit
with complimentary protective case

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21/09/10

Leica releases M9 ‘Titanium’ designed by Walter de’Silva
In collaboration with the chief designer of the Volkswagen Group, Leica Camera AG presents a unique special edition

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21/09/10

Leica X1: now available in elegant black
Leica Camera AG has announced that its successful high-performance digital camera, the LEICA X1, is scheduled to be available in an elegant black finish from October 2010.

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21/09/10

Leica announces the LEICA D-LUX 5
Versatile compact camera with full creative control for the discerning photographer

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21/09/10

Leica announces the LEICA V-LUX 2
The super-zoom compact for travel and nature photography

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21/09/10

A new way of looking at the world: the Leica Silverline collection
Luxury binoculars and monocular for viewing the finer moments in life.

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09/08/10

Leica Camera Ltd at Birdfair 2010
Leica will be exhibiting at this year’s Birdfair (20-22 August at Rutland Water), which promises to be a bigger and better event for bird watchers than ever before!

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09/08/10

Leica confirms new UK Client Care arrangements
Following the recent announcement regarding the review and restructuring of Leica Camera’s service and warehouse operations in the UK, the company is pleased to confirm the following details with regard to its new Client Care function.

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06/08/10

Exclusive digiscoping workshop with guest speaker Jeff Bouton – Tuesday 24 August
The Leica Akademie welcomes Jeff Bouton, Leica’s optics and photography expert from the US, on Tuesday 24 August, where he will host an exclusive Introduction to Digiscoping workshop. Jeff will start with an overview and demonstration of Leica digiscoping equipment,

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27/07/10

Let’s Talk Leica: The Leica Akademie introduces twice-monthly photographic advice sessions
‘Let’s Talk Leica’ is a session for Leica enthusiasts and owners who would like to discuss their cameras, lenses, software or photographic projects – or receive individual image critique. Leica M System professional photographer and consultant, Brett, will be on hand to talk about all things Leica during this complimentary afternoon session.

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29/06/10

Fundraising on Twitter for Leica enthusiasts’ charity initiative
Starting on 30 June 2010, Leica Camera AG will donate € 0.50 (0.50 Euros) to the UK-based Association for International Cancer Research (AICR) for every new follower of Leica’s Twitter account http://www.twitter.com/leica_camera (@leica_camera).

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Be in with a chance to win an exclusive photo shoot experience with fashion and celebrity photographer John Wright

04/06/10

Your chance to win an exclusive photo shoot experience with fashion and celebrity photographer John Wright
Ever wanted to find out how a high fashion beauty shoot is conducted; from lighting, artistic direction, assistance, models to make-up and hair?

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03/06/10

Leica S-System delivers the ultimate Fantasy Portraits
Leica’s professional digital camera system, the Leica S-System, has been chosen by fashion photographer Yves de Contades to create a unique set of photographs of some of the UK’s leading creative directors. Named ‘Fantasy Portraits’, the collection will exhibited in June 2010.

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27/05/10

New LEICA Store Mayfair customer trade-up programme for LEICA S lenses
The Leica S-System central shutter lens trade-up programme offers Leica Store Mayfair customers an opportunity to trade up their used Leica S lenses without central shutters for Leica S lens models with the same focal length but featuring a central shutter.

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26/05/10

Leica announces new photography workshops at London training facility, Leica Akademie
26 May 2010: Leica Akademie, the company’s London training facility, has announced a new programme of photography workshops for existing and prospective customers.

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24/05/10

Arctic explorer and photographer Martin Hartley records historic images with LEICA MP camera during 60-day trek to North Pole
Following a treacherous 60-day trek covering 483 miles, Arctic explorer and photographer, Martin Hartley, has reached the North Pole with colleagues Ann Daniels and Charlie Paton. Recording photographs that would be impossible to take on digital equipment in the harsh Arctic conditions, Martin has captured vital images using a specially-tested LEICA MP camera with LEICA ELMARIT-M 24mm f/2.8 ASPH lens, which were selected as part of the official photographic equipment to take the historic pictures for the Catlin Arctic Survey expedition.

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17/05/10

Leica announces new LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35mm/f1.4 ASPH. for Leica ‘M’ camera series
Leica Camera AG has announced a new version of its wide-angle LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35mm/f1.4 ASPH. lens for the Leica ‘M’ series of rangefinder cameras.

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11/05/10

Leica announces LEICA SUMMARIT-S 35mm f/2.5 ASPH. for S-System
Leica Camera AG has expanded its range of lenses for the Leica S-System with the launch of the LEICA SUMMARIT-S 35mm f/2.5 ASPH.
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22/04/10

Firmware update for LEICA S2
22 April 2010: Leica Camera AG has announced a firmware update (v.1.0.0.16) for the LEICA S2 and S2-P, which will be downloadable from today under the Leica Owners’ Area on the Leica web site

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20/04/10

Capture the world with the LEICA V-LUX 20:
high-performance compact digital camera with super-zoom and GPS tagging
Leica Camera AG has announced the LEICA V-LUX 20, a 12.1 effective megapixel digital compact camera with a powerful 12x optical zoom lens and built-in GPS tagging*, making it ideal for recording special memories when travelling – wherever you are in the world.

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13/04/10

The ultimate “pair” of binoculars – any new full-size Ultravid BL binocular now comes with an 8x20 BL pair - with our compliments
Why just own one pair of Ultravids when, for the same price, you can have two?

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Arctic explorer Martin Hartley to capture moments in history with LEICA MP

31/03/10

LEICA 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE SCHEME on new Ultravid HD & APO-Televid Scopes
We are confident that you will be completely satisfied with your new Leica binoculars and/or spotting scope and they will get you closer to nature for many years to come.
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08/03/10

Leica partners with UK celebrity and fashion photographer John Wright
Leica Camera Ltd has announced a partnership with UK celebrity and fashion photographer, John Wright, for its recently-launched professional camera system, the Leica S-System.
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01/03/10

Arctic explorer Martin Hartley to capture moments in history with LEICA MP
Arctic explorer and photographer, Martin Hartley, left the UK last week equipped with a specially-tested LEICA MP camera with LEICA ELMARIT-M 24mm f/2.8 ASPH lens as part of his expedition equipment – vital for capturing the historic photos during his latest journey to the North Pole for the Catlin Arctic Survey. Martin is one of three explorers on the 2010 Catlin Arctic Surve,y which is focused on capturing scientific data on how CO2 affects marine life in the Arctic..
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08/01/10

LEICA S2 scoops Photography Monthly ‘Object of Lust’ Award
New professional digital camera system receives recognition from one of UK’s leading photography magazines
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