Monthly Archives: May 2012

NAKED at the Met

  Walking through the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you expect certain styles of art. You walk through beautiful room after room. That way is the amazing Stein collection filled with Matisse and Picasso—over here is the etchings of Albrecht Durer. … Continue reading

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NYC Fleet Week Photos

  NYC Fleet Week 2012 has come to an end and the harbor has returned normalcy.  For the last week, NYC photographers and maritime enthusiasts have been treated to some great sites. In honor of fleet week which coincided with memorial … Continue reading

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Michael von Graffenried – 35 MM

  Michael von Graffenried – 35 MM Looking for a nice Gallery visit? The NYC Leica Gallery is showing the first major New York retrospective of Michael von Graffenried’s photographic work. The exhibition catalog, generously supported by Leica Camera AG … Continue reading

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NYC Photo Focus- Irish Hunger Memorial

Rare site along the Hudson Along the Hudson River at Battery Park City is a small but striking structure that most New Yorkers have never seen. It’s the Irish Hunger Memorial. Grab your camera and take a walk or a … Continue reading

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Weekly Roundup

  Weekly roundup…Big, Bigger, Biggest. Earth shot at high resolution Since its launch into space, the Russian weather satellite Electro L has been sending back high quality images of earth every 30 seconds. One of them, seen here is said … Continue reading

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Leica S-Adapter H

Among the larger announcements this week, Leica Camera has also introduced the Leica S-Adapter H. This adapter will allow S2 customers to use the Hasselblad H-System lenses with the S2 or S2-P. The Leica S-Adapter H will be available in … Continue reading

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Leica V-Lux 40

During the landmark May 10th announcement, Leica Camera introduced the 14.1 MP Leica V-LUX 40 to their fine range of compact digital cameras. Boasting a high-performance 20X super-zoom lens with focal length range of 24 to 480 mm, the Leica … Continue reading

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New Leica X2

  The Leica X2 offers the following: • Newly developed APS-C CMOS Sensor with an effective resolution of 16.1 MP • Leica Elmarit 1;2.8/24 mm ASPH (35 mm equivalent: 35 mm) • Simple operation and manual adjustment possibilities • High … Continue reading

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Leica APO Summicron-M 50mm/f2

  The LEICA APO-Summicron-M 50mm/f2 ASPH will offer photographers the following advantages: High speed standard lens delivering outstanding imaging performance Supremely soft rendering of blurred image areas (Bokeh) Integrated lens hood, extendable by rotating Product package includes milled brass lens … Continue reading

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New Leica M Monochrom

As we posted earlier, Leica’s May 10th announcement included some amazing new products.  We will post details of each over the next few days.  Here is the first: Leica Camera has introduced the world’s first full frame black and white … Continue reading

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