Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Leica friends, these are our topics today: __ New LEICA VIEWFINDER for 21/24/28mm lenses __ New photographers in our internet gallery __ Auction of Vaclav Havel's Leica M6 __ New: LEICA VIEWFINDER for 21/24/28mm lenses Leica is offering a new LEICA VIEWFINDER for 21/24/28mm lenses as a universal accessory for the Leica rangefinder system. Besides featuring superlative optical performance, it is extremely practical to use, as the field of view for all three focal lengths can be selected without changing the viewfinder. The all-metal body is robust enough to withstand even toughest professional use. The classic round design harmonizes perfectly with the LEICA M6. Get more information: http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/msystem/m6ttl/zubehoer/sucher/index_e.html __ New photographers in our internet gallery Beyond their profession as trainers at the Leica Akademie in Solms, Verena Mueller and Michael Agel are working on different photographic projects with the Leica SLR- and rangefinder systems. See two of their projects that demonstrate impressively their photographic ability in our section with Leica photographers. Verena Mueller: Her latest essay, entitled "New Hope for Paracatu”, is a dramatic reportage about a development assistance project in Brazil. Her pictures are characterized by authentic, direct, but also respectful photographic observation. See the pictures: http://www.leica-camera.com/kultur/galerie/fotografen/mueller/index_e.html Michael Agel: Rock’n Roll usually means working carefully in a very loud environment. Michael Agel (born 1970) has captured images of bands like AC/DC, Bryan Adams, Eric Clapton, Metallica and Rolling Stones in exactly such situations. See the pictures: http://www.leica-camera.com/kultur/galerie/fotografen/agel/index_e.html __ Auction of Vaclav Havel's Leica M6 The auction of the Leica M6 handed over to Vaclav Havel ended on May 18, 2001 with a fascinating finish on the Amazon web-site: The price reached 40,500 DEM (approx. 17,700 US-$) after several prolongations thanks to new bids. The special camera went to the Leica Shop in Vienna. Peter Coeln, owner of the renowned shop for historical cameras, bought the piece for an anonymous customer. Before delivering the special collector's item he will take the opportunity to display it at the new museum 'WestLight'. This new 'celebration place for photography' will open on June 11, 2001. More details may be found at the web-site www.westlight.at as of the opening. The proceeds of the auction will go to the “Vize 97“ foundation trust created by the president and his wife. 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