1923 German Leica 0 series Sold For a World Record £1.15m

Cuzzy — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:57:14 +0000

A picture is usually worth a thousand words – but they are worth a lot more if taken by the world’s most expensive camera – worth more than a staggering £1MILLION.
The extremely rare model, a Leica 0-series was described as in ‘excellent and fully working condition’ by Vienna’s WestLicht gallery, which organised organised its sale at auction.
It was bought for a world record £1.15m by a private collector from Asia who wanted to remain anonymous, the gallery said.

The camera was one of about 25 prototypes made in 1923, two years before the German brand went into commercial production.

Full Article: DailyMail

Leica C-LUX 2

Cuzzy — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:39:57 +0000

If you value style but not weight when you’re out looking for great images, consider the ultra-compact Leica C-LUX 2. Sporting a classic black metal body and measuring just 3.5 x 2 x .9 inches, it fits into even the smallest pocket. (The Leica C-LUX 2 is also available in silver.) The elegant exterior design is unmistakably Leica and is matched by an immaculate standard of optics and digital technology inside.

The high-speed wide-angle 28mm zoom lens takes stunning, space-grabbing shots. The optical image stabilizer and the intelligent exposure control prevent camera shake and ensure optimum definition. The 7.2-megapixel CCD sensor enables superlative prints up to poster size.

The extra large 2.5-inch display, the image stabilization, and short shutter delay of the Leica C-LUX 2 all guarantee carefree photography with high-quality results. Fast, discreet snapshots captured on the fly, or picture-perfect compositions at twilight or in other tricky conditions–everything is possible with the Leica C-LUX 2. The Vario-Elmarit zoom lens retracts entirely into the camera body at the flick of the ‘off’ switch. Whether you’re a partygoer, beachcomber, city stroller, or nature lover, the Leica C-LUX 2 is always a dependable companion–any time, any place, you’ll never miss another photo op.

Product Features:

7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
3.6x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
High-speed wide-angle lens allows for creative framing
Classic, ultra-compact metal body measures 3.5 x 2 x .9 inches
Powered by lithium-ion battery
stores images on SD memory cards

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1923 German Leica 0 series Sold For a World Record £1.15m

Leica C-LUX 2