Schmidt Marketing was arranged by LEICA Camera for a tour to their factory in Solms. It took a 2-hour ride from Cologne to the factory in Solms, which is a small town. The factory of LEICA has been located in Solms for more than 20 years.
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The lobby of LEICA’s factory exhibits classic cameras from different periods. On the other side, a LEICA SHOP is opened showcasing the latest products.
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Lens manufacturing area in LEICA’s factory
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I believe no other companies will allow visitors to freely test and try in their showroom such an expensive product. This LEICA APO-TELYT-R 1:5.6/1600mm is worth 16 million HKD.
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This was what the lens looked like when it was attached to LEICA R9. You can see how huge it is.
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What is the diameter of the lens? Check this out!
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A testing picture took by OSKAR BARNACK, the inventor of the earliest LEICA 35mm camera, at WETZLAR more than a century ago. This picture is still well known all over the world. And this building still exists today.
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LEICA will move its factory back to WETZLAR in 2010. The above shows the factory and office building under construction. LEICA WORLD, in which there will be a museum, a showroom and a service center, will also be located inside.
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This closes the online report of PHOTOKINA 2008 by Schmidt Marketing. We will, on 11 Oct 2008, organize a Product Experience Day, which provides members the opportunity to test and try on LEICA’s latest products. Details will be announced later. Please come back soon for our news.
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