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leaky5 said:
I only had one experience I could not fathom at first.
Sent in a Tamron 2.8 of some type, can’t remember the exact model.
Got the report saying it had a large piece of debris only visible at f8 or higher. Though it odd as I had not noticed anything, ask for it to be sent back.
On getting it, there was a noticeable piece of debris which I had not seen before. It was under the front element and looked like an easy fix. Was going to get the tool for it and decided to give it a bit of a shake, low and behold it disappeared and no more shaking could get it back onto the front element.
Sold it on eBay and never heard anymore about it.
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Hey Richard.

I Know it's surprising to receive a report about an issue you hadn’t noticed. Our technicians conduct thorough inspections to ensure the quality of the items we sell. Even if an issue might seem minor or intermittent, like the piece of debris you mentioned, we need to address it to maintain our standards and provide warranties to our customers. While repairs are possible with the team we offer them at a cost for the work required to make sure we know the issue is solved or we'll offer it for sale with the issue listed if someone else wants to try the repair.

When we accept trade-ins, our goal is to ensure that every item meets the grade it's assigned and is reliable. This often means we need to perform detailed checks and sometimes repairs, even for issues that may seem to resolve temporarily. I'm sure you'll understand if you've bought from a used range you're looking at the quality and reliability of the item you receive and wouldn't want to think we'd just shaken something and now we couldn't see it assume we'd solved an issue.
 
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Donnie said:
Ohhh, £350 off the OMD1 Mk2 plus 12-40 pro, I can feel a birthday present coming on at the end of june!
One question though, does anyone know what OM's standard warranty is to help me decide whether or not to bother with the extended warranty or not?
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Happy June birthday! It's also my birthday this month, I'm not sure anyone is getting me a shiny new camera though! The Europe warranty doesn't seem to give a time limit for defects in manufacture, it's actually a very short set of terms to their warranty. https://my.omsystem.com/consumer/service_warranty/European_Service_Warranty_United_Kingdom_UK.pdf
 
MatWex said:
Happy June birthday! It's also my birthday this month, I'm not sure anyone is getting me a shiny new camera though! The Europe warranty doesn't seem to give a time limit for defects in manufacture, it's actually a very short set of terms to their warranty. https://my.omsystem.com/consumer/service_warranty/European_Service_Warranty_United_Kingdom_UK.pdf
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yeah, I just wouldn't want to pay extra to extend to 5 years if the standard one is already fairly long but I can't find that information anywhere.
 
Apologies these are arriving a little late, I was off yesterday celebrating being a little older!

New Releases
Nikon Z6 III
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Pre-order from Wex today at:
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Pentax 17 Film Camera
Тhе Реntах 17 іѕ а соmрасt fіlm саmеrа thаt blеndѕ сlаѕѕіс аnd mоdеrn fоr dіѕtіnсtіvе rеѕultѕ. Тhе hаlf-ѕіzе fоrmаt саmеrа оffеrѕ mаnuаl соntrоl, а nеwlу dеvеlореd fіхеd-fосаl lеnѕ, аnd а hеlрful zоnе-fосuѕ ѕуѕtеm, whіlе ѕеvеn vеrѕаtіlе ѕhооtіng mоdеѕ ѕuіt аnу ѕіtuаtіоn. Іnѕріrеd bу уеаrѕ оf ехреrt сrаftѕmаnѕhір wіth а lіghtwеіght, rеtrо dеѕіgn, thе Реntах 17 lеtѕ уоu сарturе рhоtоѕ іn ѕtуlе.

Pre-order from Wex today at:
https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awi...entax-17-film-camera-kit-dark-silver-3175408/
 
Nikon CL-L2 (case for Nikkor 200-400/4 etc) - special order or unobtainium? I am just looking for elegant storage plus space for just 500/4 plus gripped body (D500)... Neither grey case or the Lowepro 650 AW I currently used can be called compact.
 
welshwizard645 said:
Nikon CL-L2 (case for Nikkor 200-400/4 etc) - special order or unobtainium? I am just looking for elegant storage plus space for just 500/4 plus gripped body (D500)... Neither grey case or the Lowepro 650 AW I currently used can be called compact.
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Hey Peter. I checked with the team, it looks like we should be able to get hold of one of these without any issue. I'd check the dimensions of both to make sure it's going to fit. I'm not sure how the size lines up, there's a couple of reviews and someone got their d850 with 200-500 attached in there!
 
MatWex said:
Hey Peter. I checked with the team, it looks like we should be able to get hold of one of these without any issue. I'd check the dimensions of both to make sure it's going to fit. I'm not sure how the size lines up, there's a couple of reviews and someone got their d850 with 200-500 attached in there!
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500/4 on gripped D500 is way bigger than 200-500/5.6. Sold that and now my biggest lens apart from the 500/4 is the 80-400G....

Cheers! If you can get hold of one, that will be great and I will pick it up in Putney if does become a reality.
 
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So, how accurate is Wex online trade-in to your assessment of gear? Plus will any shop honour the online trade-in quote?
 
dcash29 said:
So, how accurate is Wex online trade-in to your assessment of gear? Plus will any shop honour the online trade-in quote?
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As long as the condition you picked matches the assessment, you picked out the right included accessories and you're within your 14 day validity period for the quote, the price you have from the website will be the price you're offered. If there's anything different when it comes to the trade your quote would be amended and you'd get a different offer. In most cases we agree with the assessment (it's actually around 70% of the time) and if we feel you've undersold the grade we'll let you know and offer you more too!
 
I posted this in another forum without realising there was a dedicated WEX thread.

jerry12953 said:
I've just bought a small (secondhand) item from Wex and on examining the invoice noticed that the the carriage charge was £3.99, of which the VAT content was £0.40. So I got my calculator out and worked out that the VAT content on £3.99 should have been £0.665p. It wasn't rocket science.

This is the reply I had from them -

"You are correct that VAT is typically charged at 20%. Based on the delivery charge of £3.99, the VAT included should indeed be £0.66. However, this is subject to different parameters on our system, and what we would work out ourselves on a calculator is not necessarily the same amount on an invoice. In this case, this is correct"

I wonder what HMRC would say about that?
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I thought VAT was always 20% unless it was an exempt item or was charged at 5%?
 
Hi, I'd like to jump in and say something positive for WEX.

I visited their Warehouse in Norwich numerous times back in 2010 and my biggest purchase with them is Canon big white prime lens brand new and I still own them now. My recent purchase (albeit 3 years ago) was a used Gitzo shoulder bag and the main magnetic clip broke in less than a year. Contacted them and in under 24 hours they replace them brand new.

Thank you WEX.
 
jerry12953 said:
I posted this in another forum without realising there was a dedicated WEX thread.



I thought VAT was always 20% unless it was an exempt item or was charged at 5%?
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In this instance because you've bought a used item which means the VAT margin scheme comes into action. Essentially this make the VAT we have to charge on the item itself 16.67% of the profit (assuming it was sourced from someone who's not VAT registered). If you want to read more about the VAT margin scheme it's here on the Gov site https://www.gov.uk/vat-margin-schemes This still isn't the amount of VAT you're seeing on the postage though. We're going to look into everything and check, the VAT rules aren't quite as simple as they might first appear, especially when you throw in postage. We'll come back to you with more when we've gone through it all though.
 
robinsslee said:
Hi, I'd like to jump in and say something positive for WEX.

I visited their Warehouse in Norwich numerous times back in 2010 and my biggest purchase with them is Canon big white prime lens brand new and I still own them now. My recent purchase (albeit 3 years ago) was a used Gitzo shoulder bag and the main magnetic clip broke in less than a year. Contacted them and in under 24 hours they replace them brand new.

Thank you WEX.
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I'm glad you've always had a good time with the team here! I've heard lots of great things about the Gitzo range! I do need a new day to day bag too. I've been trying to work out what to go with. If anyone has a good every day bag with space for laptop suggestions let me know!
 
We are pleased to announce we now have the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF available for pre-order.

This is the first of upcoming 3rd party lenses for the RF-mount.

The long-awaited RF-mount version of the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens is here! This lens is characterised by its large f2.8 aperture, precise AF performance and compact build; resulting in a versatile and reliable everyday lens.
  • Wide and fast f2.8 aperture
  • Precision AF performance
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Versatile focusing range
  • Min. focusing distance of 12.1cm

Ordering from this link will help keep funding this great forum and costs you nothing extra.

https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awi...dc-dn-contemporary-lens-for-canon-rf-3177399/
 
MatWex said:
In this instance because you've bought a used item which means the VAT margin scheme comes into action. Essentially this make the VAT we have to charge on the item itself 16.67% of the profit (assuming it was sourced from someone who's not VAT registered). If you want to read more about the VAT margin scheme it's here on the Gov site https://www.gov.uk/vat-margin-schemes This still isn't the amount of VAT you're seeing on the postage though. We're going to look into everything and check, the VAT rules aren't quite as simple as they might first appear, especially when you throw in postage. We'll come back to you with more when we've gone through it all though.
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Any news on this? I know it's only a few pence but I'd like an answer.
 
MatWex said:
We are pleased to announce we now have the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF available for pre-order.

This is the first of upcoming 3rd party lenses for the RF-mount.

The long-awaited RF-mount version of the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens is here! This lens is characterised by its large f2.8 aperture, precise AF performance and compact build; resulting in a versatile and reliable everyday lens.
  • Wide and fast f2.8 aperture
  • Precision AF performance
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Versatile focusing range
  • Min. focusing distance of 12.1cm

Ordering from this link will help keep funding this great forum and costs you nothing extra.

https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2298&awinaffid=1283481&ued=https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sigma-18-50mm-f2-8-dc-dn-contemporary-lens-for-canon-rf-3177399/
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Is that for all RF mounts? Or APSC only?
 
jerry12953 said:
Any news on this? I know it's only a few pence but I'd like an answer.
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I spoke to the team a few minutes ago. They've been a little busy but they're working on double checking this now.
 
Craikeybaby said:
Is that for all RF mounts? Or APSC only?
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It will fit all RF mounts, but it will only operate in crop mode on a Full Frame RF camera (I think all the Canon FF R cameras have a crop mode, some might be automatic some might need manually selecting). The DC in the name signifies it's an APSC size (Sigma uses DG to signify Full Frame lens) and the DN in the means its for mirrorless cameras.
 
Just a quick note to give a big thumbs up to Giuseppe at the Putney store, excellent service and advice. A really nice store too, spacious, plenty on display and 2 mins walk from the station.
 
f/2.8 said:
@Wex Customer Service Team Will this lens ever be available. It’s been shown as pre-order then shown as order on request and is showing as pre-order again?

www.wexphotovideo.com

Laowa 10mm f2.8 Zero-D Lens for Sony E | Wex Photo Video

The Laowa 10mm f2.8 Zero-D Lens for Sony E mount, ultra-wide lens brings your subjects to life with minimal distortion and exceptional clarity.
www.wexphotovideo.com
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Hello,

I can confirm that we have received our first allocations and shipped these. We are currently awaiting more stock, which based on the information that I can see, should be with us any day now.

If you haven't already, I would recommend placing an order to join the queue. We will contact you as soon as the stock arrives and is allocated to your order.
 
@f/2.8 and all, if you do plan to place an order with Wex, please click on their banner ad to get to their site - we get a bit of commission off your order!
 
An unsolicited thumbs up for the team at Wex in Edinburgh - never unhelpful any time I've been in. Of particular note is Robyn who ordered in a shedload of bags for me to try.

Been using the place since it was Calumet (going back to 2005/6 when I moved to Scotlandland)
 
f/2.8 said:
@Wex Customer Service Team Will this lens ever be available. It’s been shown as pre-order then shown as order on request and is showing as pre-order again?

www.wexphotovideo.com

Laowa 10mm f2.8 Zero-D Lens for Sony E | Wex Photo Video

The Laowa 10mm f2.8 Zero-D Lens for Sony E mount, ultra-wide lens brings your subjects to life with minimal distortion and exceptional clarity.
www.wexphotovideo.com
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I checked in with the team, our next batch should ship in about a week and it'll probably take about a week to get here. So if you order one now, it should be around the 2 week mark to get one.

lindsay said:
@f/2.8 and all, if you do plan to place an order with Wex, please click on their banner ad to get to their site - we get a bit of commission off your order!
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Yes do this! Or use this one to go direct. https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awi...aowa-10mm-f2-8-zero-d-lens-for-sony-e-3153353
 
hunnymonster said:
An unsolicited thumbs up for the team at Wex in Edinburgh - never unhelpful any time I've been in. Of particular note is Robyn who ordered in a shedload of bags for me to try.

Been using the place since it was Calumet (going back to 2005/6 when I moved to Scotlandland)
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Thanks for the feedback! I'll let the team know. Have you been in the new store at Edinburgh yet? How does it compare?
 
imattersuk said:
Just a quick note to give a big thumbs up to Giuseppe at the Putney store, excellent service and advice. A really nice store too, spacious, plenty on display and 2 mins walk from the station.
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I passed this on to Giuseppe and he was really happy to hear how you found the service and that you liked the store. The Putney store is really nice and the video demo area is great if you want to test things out!
 
Nikon Z 35mm f1.4 Lens

Available to pre-order now!

Whеthеr drаwn tо vіѕuаl соmроѕіtіоnѕ оr nаrrаtіvе dерth, ѕtrееt рhоtоgrарhу thrіvеѕ оn thе unехресtеd—аnd thе NІККОR Z 35mm f1.4 lеnѕ іѕ рrіmеd tо nаіl thе іnѕtаnt thаt thе еlеmеntѕ соmе tоgеthеr. Аlwауѕ quісk tо rеасt, іtѕ аutоfосuѕ іѕ bеаutіfullу ѕmооth аnd ѕtеаdу, аnd а сlоѕе fосuѕіng dіѕtаnсе оf јuѕt 0.27 m gіvеѕ uѕеrѕ рlеntу оf ѕсоре tо tаkе а ѕtер fоrwаrd аnd fіll thе frаmе wіth ѕhаrр ѕhоtѕ оf іntrіguіng dеtаіlѕ, оr rесоrd vіdео іn tіght ѕрасеѕ. Іn аddіtіоn, thіѕ 35mm full-frаmе lеnѕ bоаѕtѕ а lіghtwеіght buіld аnd іѕ саrеfullу ѕеаlеd, whісh іѕ аn аdvаntаgе fоr аnуоnе whо wаntѕ thе frееdоm tо wаlk furthеr аnd ехрlоrе whаt’ѕ аrоund thе nехt соrnеr, nо mаttеr thе wеаthеr.


Nіkоn 35mm f1.4 Nіkkоr Lеnѕ Кеу Fеаturеѕ:
  • Fаѕt f1.4 ареrturе аllоwѕ ѕtunnіng lоw-lіght реrfоrmаnсе
  • 35mm fосаl lеngth рrоvіdеѕ а сlаѕѕіс, vеrѕаtіlе реrѕресtіvе
  • Веаutіfullу ѕоft bоkеh еnhаnсеѕ роrtrаіtѕ аnd сlоѕе-uрѕ
  • Ѕmооth аutоfосuѕ еnѕurеѕ ѕhаrр, іn-fосuѕ ѕhоtѕ
  • Іntеrnаl fосuѕіng ѕуѕtеm mаіntаіnѕ lеnѕ ѕіzе durіng fосuѕ
  • Fосuѕ brеаthіng ѕuррrеѕѕіоn аllоwѕ соnѕіѕtеnt frаmіng
  • Lіghtwеіght dеѕіgn fасіlіtаtеѕ еаѕу, lоng-durаtіоn ѕhооtіng
  • Сlісklеѕѕ соntrоl rіng оffеrѕ quісk аdјuѕtmеntѕ tо ѕеttіngѕ
  • Ѕеаlеd mоvіng раrtѕ еnѕurе rеlіаblе durаbіlіtу
  • Сlоѕе fосuѕіng dіѕtаnсе оf 0.27m еnаblеѕ dеtаіlеd сlоѕе-uрѕ
  • Lіnеаr fосuѕіng орtіоn рrоvіdеѕ рrесіѕе mаnuаl fосuѕ соntrоl
  • Nіnе-blаdе dіарhrаgm сrеаtеѕ рlеаѕіng, nаturаl bоkеh
  • Full-frаmе соmраtіbіlіtу dеlіvеrѕ hіgh-quаlіtу іmаgеѕ
  • 62mm fіltеr thrеаd fіtѕ а wіdе rаngе оf fіltеrѕ
  • Соmрасt ѕіzе оf 74.5 х 86.5mm ѕuрроrtѕ роrtаbіlіtу

Order now at: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awi...ideo.com/nikon-35mm-f1-4-nikkor-lens-3179002/ (this link makes some extra income at no cost to you to help with the running of the forum)
 
MatWex said:
Thanks for the feedback! I'll let the team know. Have you been in the new store at Edinburgh yet? How does it compare?
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No, but thanks for saving me going to where it isn't any longer - although the new store is closer in to the city centre so less handy for dropping by from the A199/A902 axis through the city... Parking likely to be a pain in the hole too.

I suspect you'll have fewer "out of hours" drive ins though.
 
hunnymonster said:
No, but thanks for saving me going to where it isn't any longer - although the new store is closer in to the city centre so less handy for dropping by from the A199/A902 axis through the city... Parking likely to be a pain in the hole too.

I suspect you'll have fewer "out of hours" drive ins though.
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Yeah, they have gone nearer the centre of the city. So far it's been a popular spot. Definitely don't drop by the old store now! The store team suggested paid parking in Hopetoun Crescent just off McDonald Road is a good spot if you want to call in and park close.
 
New Offers!

We have some great looking offers arriving for you all today!

Sony
Lots of Sony lens and camera offers are here today. If there's something Sony you want you should check the list out, there's 81 products in there including the A7 IV and A7R V, the A9 II, lots of the ZV and Cybershot ranges and probably my favourite a bargain £1,400 for the A7R IIIa with a free Lowepro Flipside BP 300 AW III (I still use my A7R II and love it).

DJI
For the aerial photographers and videographers here we have some great offers and price drops on DJI gear. We've got up to £280 off DJI 3 series drones and setups including the Mini, Air and Mavic, up to £70 of DJI mic kits and £2,920 off the DJI Inspire Combo! Find them all at https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2298&awinaffid=1283481&ued=https://www.wexphotovideo.com/dji-offers/

Panasonic S1H
Another one for the more video focused crowd. Get the Netflix approved Panasonic Lumix S1H Digital Camera Body with a free LUMIX S 85mm f1.8 Lens for £2,399 saving £1,200 from the RRP of the camera and getting a £599 lens for free with it!

Use the links here to help fund the forum you all call home at no extra cost to you!
 
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I started my photography journey with Warehouse Express some 20 years ago - most recent order was a couple of weeks ago. In all that time I've been delighted with the experience I've had. Great to see you represented on these pages, even though I don't buy much gear anymore :)
 
I've used Wex several times and always been happy with the service. Dropped some items into the Norwich store this weekend as a trade in. Just waiting for it all to be assessed.
 
New release and available to pre-order today!

The Panasonic LUMIX FZ82D is an entry-level bridge camera perfect for outdoor shooting. With an 18.1MP sensor and 60x zoom (20-1200mm f2.8-5.9 lens), it offers excellent photo and video quality. Ideal as a versatile first travel camera.

Product Specification
  • Versatile, compact and user-friendly
  • LUMIX DC Vario 20-1200mm f2.8-5.9 lens
  • Wide and flexible 60x zoom range
  • Powerful image stabilisation technology
  • Shoots professional-quality 4K video
  • Lightweight and portable

https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awi...panasonic-lumix-fz82d-digital-camera-3179497/
 
One for the Leica lovers! Also available to pre-order today the new Lеіса D-Lux 8

With thе lаunсh оf thе D-Lux 8, Lеіса ѕеtѕ а nеw bеnсhmаrk fоr рrеmіum uѕеr ехреrіеnсе іn а соmрасt аnd ассеѕѕіblе fоrm аmіdѕt ѕurgіng dеmаnd іn thе соmрасt саmеrа mаrkеt. Тhіѕ lаtеѕt аddіtіоn bоаѕtѕ rеfіnеd еrgоnоmісѕ, а uѕеr іntеrfасе іnѕріrеd bу thе Q ѕеrіеѕ, а vеrѕаtіlе 3.1х zооm lеnѕ, аn еnhаnсеd hіgh-rеѕ ОLЕD ЕVF, а nеw bасk dіѕрlау, 4К 30р vіdео rесоrdіng, аnd соnvеnіеnt UЅВ-С сhаrgіng.

Lеіса D-Lux 8 Dіgіtаl Саmеrа Воdу Кеу Fеаturеѕ:
  • Вrіngѕ thе quіntеѕѕеntіаl Lеіса ехреrіеnсе tо соmрасt саmеrаѕ
  • Fеаturеѕ а 4/3” СМОЅ ѕеnѕоr оffеrіng 21 МР (17 МР еffесtіvе)
  • Lеіса DС Vаrіо-Ѕummіluх 10.9–34 f/1.7–2.8 АЅРН. lеnѕ (3.1х zооm)
  • Іmрrоvеd іntеrfасе іnѕріrеd bу thе Lеіса Q-ѕеrіеѕ саmеrаѕ
  • Uр tо 4К 30Р vіdео rесоrdіng fоr flехіblе соntеnt сrеаtіоn
  • Іmрrоvеd hіgh-rеѕ rеаl-tіmе ОLЕD ЕVF (2.4mіl dоt)
  • Nеw аnd іmрrоvеd 3” bасk dіѕрlау (1.84mіl dоt)
  • Ѕіmрlіfіеd аnd еrgоnоmісаllу rероѕіtіоnеd соntrоlѕ
  • Іnсludеѕ а соmрасt flаѕh unіt fоr mоrе vеrѕаtіlіtу
  • Тhе fіrѕt D-Luх tо fеаturе thе DNG fоrmаt
  • Dеdісаtеd UЅВ-С роrt fоr соnvеnіеnt сhаrgіng
  • Ѕеаmlеѕѕ соnnесtіvіtу wіth thе Lеіса FОТОЅ арр
Pre-order the camera at: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awi...om/leica-d-lux-8-digital-camera-body-3171428/

And see it with the all the available accessories at: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awi...ideo.com/leica-launch-d-lux-8-digital-camera/
 
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