Lecia Press Release 19/11/04

Internet chat on November 23rd, 2004 informs on the recent developments LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R

The LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R, which was presented at the photokina 2004, is being anxiously awaited by a great number of customers. We are pleased over the positive resonance that we have received and are working diligently with our partners in order to get serial production underway. The photographic results have exceeded our expectations. We are sure that with the DIGITAL-MODUL-R we have achieved a high quality and long lasting solution for our
customers.

On November 23rd, 2004 we will hold an internet chat in which we will inform you on the recent developments and the beginning of the first deliveries. Starting at 5 pm local time, a competent Leica team will answer your questions on the LEICA DIGITAL-R. We would be pleased to welcome you at the Leica internet chat.

To participate in the Leica chat all users have to be registered. Further information on the registration to the Leica chat are available http://www.leica-camera.com/markt/forum/chat/index_e.html