Auction of the first series-produced LEICA M8 camera on June 7th, 2008

In cooperation with WestLicht Photographica Auction House, Vienna, Leica Camera AG, Solms, is auctioning the first series-produced LEICA M8 camera. The auction is to take place during the next Westlicht auction on June 7th, 2008. The camera is estimated to be worth between 20,000 and 30,000 Euros; the starting price is 10,000 Euros. Leica Camera AG will donate the proceeds to the press freedom organization Reporters Without Borders. The first LEICA M8 is being offered as lot number 147. Further information on the auction and the possibility of bidding online is available on the Internet at http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=112351


Reporters Without Borders

More than a third of the world's population live in countries without press freedom. Reporters Without Borders works every day to ensure than news is available to everyone. Alerted by their worldwide network of more than 130 correspondents, they expose press freedom violations in all countries by informing the media and public opinion through press releases and publicity campaigns. They defend journalists and media workers who are in prison or hounded for doing their job and expose their ill-treatment and torture that is still common in many countries. They support journalists threatened in their own country and give financial help to their families when needed. Reporters Without Borders fights to roll back censorship and campaigns against laws curbing press freedom. They also work to improve the safety of journalists, especially in war-zones, and help rebuild media outlets in difficulty with funding and equipment. Further information: http://www.rsf.org/.

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