Leica World News
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LEICA C-LUX 1
Constant companion:
A new extra
compact digital camera from Leica
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LEICA LENSES
No mistake:
Leica optics are still the best
and all ready for digital photography
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FOUR THIRDS SYSTEM
Embracing the future:
Leica Camera
joins the consortium for the new standard
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LEICA GEOVID 15 x 56 BRF
The first 15 x 56
with an integrated
rangefinder: Roland Zeitler put it to
the test
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RANGEMASTER CRF 1200
New laser rangefinder:
High performance without the weight –
the Rangemaster in everyday use
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UNIVERSAL LENSES
Well equipped:
Two ultra compact zoom
lenses for the Leica R system cover a wide
variety of photographic situations
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LEICA M SYSTEM
Always at your service:
Useful accessories for the Leica M
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A life-size view of the LEICA C-LUX 1
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LEICA LENSES in a digital world
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RANGEMASTER CRF 1200
Dear friends of Leica,
Spring and summer with their fresh, green colors are particularly attractive seasons for pho-
tography and nature watching. There are signs of new life at Leica, too. The LEICA DIGITAL-
MODUL-R is now fully available and is being put to excellent use by more and more R pho-
tographers. Our digital compact camera LEICA D-LUX 2 was such a success that it was sold
out after only a few months. In this issue of Leica World News we are introducing the new
LEICA C-LUX 1, the first model in another ultra compact and ele-
gant series of digital compact cameras. Don’t miss it!
There are exciting developments in the legendary Leica M sys-
tem as well: The eagerly awaited digital Leica M camera is to be
launched in the second half of the year. This means a difficult
decision for many a Leica M customer: Should I start putting
money aside for the new camera or snap up one of the high per-
formance lenses first as they can just as easily be used for dig-
ital photography?
Another article in this issue describes our involvement in the
so-called Four-Thirds Standard, which will pave the way for fur-
ther attractive digital products from Leica.
Leica Sport Optics, used by our nature-loving customers every
day, will be catering for hunting enthusiasts in particular this
summer. In this issue of Leica World News you can find out all about the new extra powerful
LEICA GEOVID 15 x 56 BRF with 15x magnification and our new compact rangefinder LEICA
RANGEMASTER CRF 1200.
As the new International Sales and Marketing Director, I am pleased to be playing a part in
shaping Leica Camera AG’s bright new future. I am especially looking forward to the dialog
with you. Incidentally, we are opening a new website this summer which should make com-
munication even more effective!
With kindest regards,
Dr. Ralph Nebe,
International Sales and
Marketing Director
Dr. Ralph Nebe
