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Extremely rare unopened military issue Leica KE-7A shows up on eBay for over $45,000

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Brand new unopened cameras are not uncommon on eBay, and usually aren’t that big a deal, unless that camera is something like a military issue Leica Leitz KE-7A.  With a price tag of $45,300, it’s certainly aimed at a very special type of collector.

According to the eBay listing description, the Leica KE-7A was produced in both military and civilian models, but the military issues can be distinguished by having FSN (Federal Stock Number), Cont. (contract designation), and U.S. (United States) markings.

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Leica M – The Full Review

It was early in 2014, long enough after the introduction of the Leica M (also known as the ‘Typ 240’, or ‘M10’) when I finally bit the bullet and decided to sell my trusty Leica M-E for this newest, rather different digital rangefinder camera from the German niche camera maker.

I always vowed I’d write a thorough review on it, much like I’d done for the Bessaflex TM. I do always feel, however, that a truly great review puts a product through its paces. It frustrates me when a journalist only gets to use a product for a short amount of time to deliver a rushed impression to an inquisitive reader. I didn’t want to be that guy. So, I ditched a few drafts in the last two and a half years.

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New photos confirm Leica’s upcoming rangefinder will lack LCD display, iconic red dot

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If you’ve been waiting to see what Leica has up its sleeve, the wait is over. New images and details have leaked showing off the yet-to-be-announced Leica M-D Typ 262, a digital rangefinder that lacks an LCD display on the rear of the camera.[Read More…]

#CameraPorn: How a $50,000 Leica is made

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Leica cameras are a funny beast in the world of photography. It’s hard to keep respect for a brand that seems to be more keen to create Panda-editions of their cameras for the Chinese market, and $600 cigarette lighters. Having said that, it’s hard to deny that Leica – and especially the special edition cameras – are known for impeccable craftsmanship. In what can only be described as camera porn, check out this video…
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Underwater housing for a Leica M looks just like…well…a Leica M

So, you want to take your Leica on some underwater adventures? Well, now you can, all while keeping the same German aesthetic that likely tempted you to buy your camera in the first place.

What you’re looking at is a new Leica M underwater camera housing from underwater photography specialists Subal.[Read More…]

Leica has released a limited-edition Panda-themed version of its M-P rangefinder

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Leica might be German-made, but that doesn’t mean it can’t collaborate with other markets for exclusive versions of its cameras. The latest example of this are two new Leica M-P ‘Panda Edition’ camera sets, designed specifically for the Chinese market.[Read More…]

The Evolution of Cameras and Portraits in 11 Images

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We’ve all seen photos from the early days of photography, and we all know how far imaging technology has come over the years, but how did we go from long-exposure self-portraits to instant selfies?

In this video we are taken on a historical journey with COOPH photographer Leo Rosas through the evolution of cameras and portraits.

Using one model and a whole lot of Photoshop, Leo recreated eleven essential milestones in photographic history.

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