Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Leica friends, Today we have put together for you a wide range of novelties all around the Leica Camera AG: __ Auction of LEICA M6 TTL with serial number 2,500,000 of Václav Havel __ New Leica World 01/2001 published __ Minox Management acquires 51% share in the company __ Leica Chat documentation available __ Auction of LEICA M6 TTL with serial number 2,500,000 of Václav Havel Exclusively on the Amazon.de website, Leica Camera AG will be auctioning off an internationally coveted collectors item on the internet from May 13-18, 2001: a Leica M6 TTL black paint finish. The camera with the striking serial number 2,500,000 was presented to Czech president Václav Havel during a reception in May 2000. Not only the camera itself, but also the lens, a Leica 35 mm Summilux-M ASPH. 1/1.4, silver chrome finish, bears a special serial number. The number 4,051,036 signify Havel's date of birth, 5th October 1936. The camera comes in a wooden presentation case and with documents certifying that it was presented to Václav Havel. The proceeds from the auction are to go to the “Vize 97“ trust foundation, created by the president and his wife, to support projects concerning culture, humanity, education, health and social affairs in the Czech Republic. More information: http://www.leica-camera.com/markt/auktion/index_e.html __ New Leica World 01/2001 published Issue 1/2001 of Leica World is being published in time for the great Dr. Paul Wolff retrospective exhibition that is on display at the Leica Gallery in New York. The magazine, with its customary superb printing quality and outstanding design, features portfolios of the work of Claudine Doury (Oskar Barnack Prize 1999) and of Florence Levillain. It also presents the life and work of Dr. Paul Wolff. Inform yourself about the whole content of the new issue here: http://www.leica-camera.com/kultur/leicaworld/aktuell/index_e.html __ Minox Management acquires 51% share in the company The management of Minox GmbH, Wetzlar, has acquired a 51% share of the capital of that company. Minox has been one of the group companies of the Leica Camera Group since 1996. This partial spin-off, commencement of the new fiscal year beginning April 2001, is to strengthen the profile of Minox. Leica Camera AG will continue relations with the Minox company through its minority share of 49%. Additional information: http://www.leica-camera.com/unternehmen/presse/data/02075/index_e.html __ Leica Chat documentation available Despite technical challenges the first hosted Leica Chat on the future of the Leica R-System was a successful event. A lot of users and participants encouraged us to continue with this offer. For all of you that couldn't participate we have two pdf-files as documentation available on our website: http://www.leica-camera.com/markt/forum/chat/index_e.html With best regards, Leica Camera AG Marketing Communication http://www.leica-camera.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Do you have friends, colleagues or acquaintances who might also be interested in this service? If so, please forward this communication to them, or kindly alert them to the free subscription service at the following address: http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/service/newsletter/index_e.php3 You will receive this mail if you have entered your name on the distribution list offered by Leica Camera AG on the internet. If your mailing address changes, or if you wish to re-subscribe or cancel your free subscription, you can find the appropriate instructions at the following site: http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/service/newsletter/index_e.php3 If you have questions or suggestions concerning Leica Camera AG offerings, please sent us an e-mail. http://www.leica-camera.com/mail/index_e.php3 Leica Newsletter v1.2