Monthly Archives: March 2011

Leica X1 vs. Nikon D300s ISO comparison

Leica X1 has a 12.9MP APS-C CMOS sensor and I wanted to compare its ISO performance to a APS-C type DSLR camera. I chose the Nikon D300s because both cameras were announced around the same time back in 2009 (the ISO of the latest Nikon D7000 goes up to 25,600). About the test: All images are 100% [...]

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Leica X1 firmware update v2.0 is now official

Allendale, NJ (March 28, 2011) – Leica Camera Inc. is pleased to announce a firmware update for its high-performance digital compact camera, the LEICA X1. Users wishing to benefit from the new offerings can download the firmware update from the Leica website and take advantage of new, improved features beginning Tuesday March 29, 2011. The [...]

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Leica 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M Aspherical lens video review

Kai from DigitalRev does another entertaining video review of the Leica 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M Aspherical lens (it seems that DigitalRev has one in stock):

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Leica X1 firmware v2.0 will be out on March 29th *updated*

Leica Camera Russia just reported that firmware V2.0 for Leica X1 will be out on March 29th. The new firmware version includes the following changes (Google translation):

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Leica working on a new firmware for the M8 and M9 cameras

Leica is about to release a beta version of a new firmware for the M8 and M9 rangefinders. L-camera-forum is currently looking for firmware beta testers with various Leica M lenses (you must be a forum member in order to apply).

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