chuck3819 Posted May 2, 2008 Share #1 Posted May 2, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I work at a photo supply store in the US and we are Leica dealers. A short time ago, we received a letter from Herr Kauffman concerning Leica's "commitment to the future" and Photokina 2008. It stated in the letter that Leica Camera AG is very excited about the product portfolio they will show at this year's Photokina, and they also stated that they have reserved twice the amount of space for their booth this year as compared to 2006. They encouraged us to come to Germany for the show (oddly enough our boss said no to taking our entire staff), and also suggested us to encourage our Leica customers to attend. So I think we might see either a digital equivalent to the Leica CL or some kind of entry-level M body, and/or a higher end point-and-shoot similar to a digital equivalent to the Leica CM (hopefully with at least a 4/3 or APS-C sized sensor, and maybe - just maybe - a fixed equivalent of a 40mm 2.4 lens). What does everyone else think? Has anyone talked to their local rep? Ours is being tight-lipped but says a lot of new things are coming...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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spylaw4 Posted May 2, 2008 Share #2 Posted May 2, 2008 I'm booked to go. Day trip Wed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted May 2, 2008 Share #3 Posted May 2, 2008 I'm booked to go. Day trip Tues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted May 2, 2008 Share #4 Posted May 2, 2008 Last I heard was that their stand was 3x the size of their usual Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccis Posted May 2, 2008 Share #5 Posted May 2, 2008 I am shooting a wedding in Italy on September 20th... what do you think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretzel logic Posted May 5, 2008 Share #6 Posted May 5, 2008 Hi all, New member here, interested in the possible product launches at Photokina, anyone expect a Digilux 4? Currently I own a C Lux 2, but would be interested in getting a DSLR. Thanks, Robert. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted May 6, 2008 Share #7 Posted May 6, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) ... I think we might see either a digital equivalent to the Leica CL or some kind of entry-level M body, and/or a higher end point-and-shoot similar to a digital equivalent to the Leica CM (hopefully with at least a 4/3 or APS-C sized sensor, and maybe - just maybe - a fixed equivalent of a 40mm 2.4 lens). What does everyone else think? SL 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Duminy Posted May 6, 2008 Share #8 Posted May 6, 2008 Would like to see an DSLR too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdai Posted May 6, 2008 Share #9 Posted May 6, 2008 Nothing will happen ... Leica only takes a little corner on the first floor, all big players are on the second floor. http://www.photokina-cologne.com/global/dokumente/photokina/Current_planning_stage.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted May 6, 2008 Share #10 Posted May 6, 2008 .......... doubt if they will give me day release from the ward................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 6, 2008 Share #11 Posted May 6, 2008 Just take your pills like a good boy, Imants, and who knows.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 6, 2008 Share #12 Posted May 6, 2008 Nothing will happen ... Leica only takes a little corner on the first floor, all big players are on the second floor. http://www.photokina-cologne.com/global/dokumente/photokina/Current_planning_stage.pdf You mean Leica is between all that lowgrade stuff from Hasselblad, Mamiya, Zeiss and Metz:eek: What a comedown Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 6, 2008 Share #13 Posted May 6, 2008 I am shooting a wedding in Italy on September 20th... what do you think? I think that some compatriot of mine shows a good taste in choosing the photog for his wedding ... If isn't a secret, just for curios, WHERE are you going for the wedding ? Is it a special location ? In Italy there are many wonderful historical places very chased for wedding ceremonies... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billhart Posted May 6, 2008 Share #14 Posted May 6, 2008 Leica was in the lower level of building 2 in '06 also....they introduced a great deal of new things then, including the M8. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted May 6, 2008 Share #15 Posted May 6, 2008 Nothing will happen ... Leica only takes a little corner on the first floor, all big players are on the second floor. http://www.photokina-cologne.com/global/dokumente/photokina/Current_planning_stage.pdf It's quality that counts - not quantity! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccis Posted May 6, 2008 Share #16 Posted May 6, 2008 I think that some compatriot of mine shows a good taste in choosing the photog for his wedding ... If isn't a secret, just for curios, WHERE are you going for the wedding ? Is it a special location ? In Italy there are many wonderful historical places very chased for wedding ceremonies... Luigi - Thanks for your comments. I don't have all the details yet but I believe the wedding will take place in a private villa in either Tuscany or Florence (can't remember exactly where now)... I love Italia and I'm looking forward to start shooting there more often. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted May 6, 2008 Share #17 Posted May 6, 2008 its all rumours I tell you i'll only go once someone goes there beforehand and sends me back exact floorplans with measurements and dimensions thereof with a minimum of 3 decimal places, ipso facto, specifiying by degrees, length, width and height therein in that specific order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasl.se Posted May 6, 2008 Share #18 Posted May 6, 2008 its all rumours I tell you. Yeah, well it's sumthin, innit? They got CM-D 2.4 40mm 4/3 .7 converter, I go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted May 6, 2008 Share #19 Posted May 6, 2008 Last I heard was that their stand was 3x the size of their usual Hell by than it maybe 6x the size. LOL BTW what are the exact dates Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasl.se Posted May 6, 2008 Share #20 Posted May 6, 2008 BTW what are the exact dates Q3 exactly; late Sept approximately: 23.-28.09.2008. photokina - Startpage photokina 2008 - koelnmesse GmbH Cook sumpthin up, guys. Rumours will do for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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