Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Leica friends, today we would like to inform you about great product news from Leica: __New: LEICA M7 __New: LEICA DIGILUX 1 __New: Leica digital adapter __New: LEICA VARIO-ELMAR R f/3,5-4/21-35mm ASPH. __Third Quarter FY 2001/02 Results __New: LEICA M7 With the LEICA M7, a classic celebrates a premiere. Photography with the new rangefinder system camera is a surprisingly new and yet unchanged experience. A convenient stepless electronic automatic exposure time control with memory on the shutter release button and many improved details enable convenience and operation speed. Not just the functions themselves are revolutionary, but their seamless integration into the classic Leica M camera concept. Form, size and the proven operating concept of the LEICA M6 were retained without changes in the LEICA M7. Detailed information at: http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/msystem/m7/index_e.html __New: LEICA DIGILUX 1 The LEICA DIGILUX 1 combines modern digital technology with the optical know-how of Leica. The new digital camera fulfills all classic values of photography. Outstanding imaging quality, mobility and high speed make it a typical Leica. The LEICA DIGILUX 1 enables new creative possibilities. The remarkable quickness, flexibility and very easy handling are the characteristics of this digital reportage camera. Detailed information can be found at: http://www.leica-camera.com/digitalekameras/digilux1/index_e.html __New: Leica digital adapter The new Leica digital adapter is an ideal accessory for all owners of Leica Televid spotting scopes for photography and monitor observation. With the unique combination of the new LEICA DIGILUX 1 digital camera with the high- performance spotting scopes LEICA TELEVID 77 and LEICA TELEVID 62 it enables new possibilities for observation and photography. The large 2.5 monitor of the camera offers a lot of advantages. It is excellent for assessing picture area and composition and also enables several people to look at the image together. Detailed information at: http://www.leica-camera.com/unternehmen/presse/data/02527/index_e.html __New: LEICA VARIO-ELMAR R 21-35mm f/3,5-4 ASPH. The LEICA VARIO-ELMAR-R 21-35 mm f/3.5-4 ASPH. is a compact and light-weight addition to the zoom lenses in the Leica R SLR system. With the use of the four most frequently used wide-angle focal lengths of 21, 24, 28 and 35 mm the lens enables various possibilities. The practical focal length range offers saving a time-consuming change of lens in many cases and also allows faster reactions to unexpected situations. Detailed information at: http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/rsystem/objektive/pdf/index_e.html __Third Quarter FY 2001/02 Results The Leica Camera Group, Solms, in the first nine months of fiscal year 2001/2002 (ending March 31, 2002) has recorded reduced sales of 101.6 million, representing a 17.6 million decrease as compared to the same period in the prior year. Of the difference, 15.8 million alone resulted from the temporary lack of a digital compact camera and the withdrawal of Minox GmbH from the group of consolidated companies. Sales in the months of October to December were at 35.0 million, or 11.9 million below the prior fiscal years comparative period. Third Quarter FY 2001/02 Results are available as PDF file at: http://www.leica-camera.com/unternehmen/ir/berichte/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 - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html