VIP Tour of Leica in Wetzlar

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<p>A small group of dedicated Leica users met in Wetzlar (Germany) on May 31 to receive from Leica a special VIP tour of the Leica Museum, in addition to a 45 minute meeting to chat with the Leica CEO, Oliver Kaltner. <br>

Stefan Daniel spent one hour touring the history of Leica in the splendid new hall in the new Leica building. He addressed all questions put to him by us. This was a special treat.<br /><br />Oliver Kaltner gave us about 45 minutes of his busy time, and he was very nice to all of us. Herr Kaltner shared with us his vision for Leica, explaining to us how optical engineering was the foundation and also the future . A treat indeed.<br /><br />Silke Benrhardt did first class organizing and hosting of the events. Her role was crucial. Thank you!<br /><br /><br />Peter Karbe gave us a detailed slide presentation of Tradition and Innovation at Leica. It was a 75 minute presentation. Again, a real treat.<br>

We had a great experience that day at Leica.<br>

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Raid<br>

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<p>It is an unusual event when a photography company such as Leica welcomes members from a photography website the way have done. We were first invited to have lunch at the Leica Cafeteria, and it was a very friendly event overall.</p>

[Greg M]

<p>Thanks Raid.</p>

<p>If one were to be in the Wetzlar area, is there any kind of visitor's center at the new Leica facility a tourist could enter?</p>

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<p>Hi Greg,<br>

Yes, the Leica Museum (first floor only) is open to the public. It is worth visiting.</p>

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<p>It is an unlikely event to have CEO and other high level administrators and scientists take such personal care of visitors who are users of their cameras. It showed us the attention that Leica users are getting from the top.</p>