Monthly Archives: June 2010

Second Leica M9 firmware in 2 weeks to correct in-camera WB?

Current Leica M9 firmware

I already tweeted about the Leica M9 event at B&H today. I just learned that Stefan Daniel (Product Manager of Leica M System) was also present at this event. One of the participants raised his concerns about the inaccurate in-camera white balance on the M9 and Stefan Daniel’s answer was that a new firmware that will address [...]

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No longer a rumor: Leica to close UK office, warehouse, expands Mayfair facility

Official statement from Leica UK regarding the closing of their offices in the UK and moving to the Mayfair facilities. Leica will close also their warehouse and move to “European direct distribution”: Leica Camera Ltd statement regarding expansion of Leica Mayfair facilities and changes to Milton Keynes office  Expansion of Leica Mayfair facilities The company has taken [...]

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Rumor: Leica to close UK office

The Leica Store Mayfair (credit)

This just got reported by Amateurphotographer: “Amateur Photographer has received unconfirmed reports that Leica’s UK office in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire will close on 31 August.  Amateur Photographer understands that Leica Camera Ltd, the UK division of Leica Camera AG, will continue to run its operations from its shop in Mayfair, London.”

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Gold-plated Leica MP camera unveiled in China

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The new Leica 60th Anniversary of People’s Republic of China limited MP edition was officially unveiled in China on June 2nd, 2010: “The camera is decorated with red leather, the red picture of Tiananmen Square and the words “Long Live People’s Republic of China” are engraved on the upside of the camera. The left side of [...]

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Leica M10 concept

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Leica M10 concept designed by Mizanur Rahman:

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