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Lightroom 3.2 released with Leica S2 support

LR admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:15:31 +0000

Lightroom 3.2 is now available with improved color and noise profiles for the Leica S2.

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New: ReallyRightStuff L-Plate for Leica S2

LR admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:11:27 +0000

ReallyRightStuff are now shipping their new L-Plate for Leica S2 (model BS2-L):

Dimensions:

Height 2.8″/77mm
Weight 4.2oz/115g

Leica M9, X1 owners can now download Adobe Lightroom 3

LR admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:12:19 +0000

Update: this is now official – today Leica posted the news on their Facebook page:

I received a tip that Adobe Lightroom 3 is now available for download in the “Leica Owners’ Area” for all Leica M9, X1 owners that have not registered the previous version 2.

Last month Leica did mention that they are working on providing the latest version of Lightroom to new/unregistered owners.

I cannot confirm this news, since I have already downloaded v.2 – the new version was not available in my account.

I believe this offer will be valid also for Leica S2 owners.

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Leica S2 video tutorials

LR admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 01:45:04 +0000

Dale Photo and Digital has published a series of Leica S2 video tutorials:

Continue after the break:

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New versions of Leica Image Shuttle software released

LR admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:46:33 +0000

To download the latest v1.0 (PC) & v1.0.2 (Mac) of Leica Image Shuttle remote control software for Leica S2, you will have to login to the Leica Owners’ area.

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Leica M9 and S2 too expensive for you? Rent one!

LR admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:29:26 +0000

If you don’t have the finances to purchase a Leica M9 or Leica S2 but want to see what the buzz is all about, you can now rent one of those cameras from AcePhoto. Check their rental section for more details.

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Leica S-System delivers the ultimate Fantasy Portraits

LR admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:59:17 +0000

3 June 2010: Leica’s professional digital camera system, the Leica S-System, has been chosen by fashion photographer Yves de Contades to create a unique set of photographs of some of the UK’s leading creative directors. Named ‘Fantasy Portraits’, the collection will exhibited in June 2010.

Yves de Contades, who is also creative director of luxury brand magazine, International Life, approached forty leading creative gurus from the UK’s advertising and design industry with the question ‘What is your ultimate Fantasy Portrait?’ The results were an intoxicating mix of the quirky, the clever and the downright bizarre, from a digital robot, a spaceman bouncing through Piccadilly Circus to a dragon slaying ninja.

All images were shot exclusively on the new Leica S-System. After the shoot, Yves commented, “My vision was to bring to life the weird and wonderful imagination of some the UK’s most creative minds. It was refreshing to collaborate on a project focused solely on creatives, who are generally preoccupied with their clients’ brands.”

Yves added, “The Leica S-System is a step forward in technology that harks back to real photography, as it combines the latest digital medium format with the highest end camera body, designed by photographers for photographers. Once you have used this camera, you cannot help but fall in love with it.

“As I was photographing the leading creatives in the UK, all with high expectations, I needed to use a world leading digital camera, the Leica S2, that would cope with the wide variety of conditions and environments I would experience during the shooting of these portraits.”

Each person was asked to give a short summary on their solution. Leading psychologist Dr Cecilia d’Felice has evaluated every shot and offered her own thoughts. Both commentaries will accompany each portrait.

The magazine’s joint creative director, Peter Doherty, said, “We’ve long shared an interest in the behaviours, motivations and psychology of consumers and brands, which we’ve taken through to the magazine and projects like Fantasy Portraits.” He added, “It was so timely to work on something so positive. A perfect antidote to the gloom that has recently hovered over the creative industry.”

Fantasy Portraits will be showcased at an invitation-only event at The Worx Studios in London on Thursday 10 June from 6pm – 9pm. Further venues are under consideration for display, due to popular demand. A selection of images will be available to view online from Tuesday 15 June at: www.internationallife.tv/fantasy-portraits-2010

The much-anticipated event was made possible with support from Leica Camera, Genesis Digital Imaging, The Worx Studios, Chivas Regal and luxury chocolatier, Jeff de Bruges.

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Some Leica S2 updates

LR admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 19:48:09 +0000

First, some Leica Summarit-S 35 mm f/2.5 ASPH sample images from Lenstip.

David Farkas just published a picture of Leica S2 camera with a mounted Hasselblad V lens on his blog and the words “More to come….”

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New customer programme for Leica S2 lenses

LR admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 17:43:47 +0000

The Leica S-System central shutter lens trade-up programme offers Leica customers an opportunity to trade up their used Leica S lenses without central shutters for Leica S lens models with the same focal length but featuring a central shutter. Customers pay only the difference between the price of their lens and the corresponding CS lens model. The purchasing price of the lens presented for exchange is subtracted from the price of the CS lens without any deductions for wear and tear. Thanks to this programme, LEICA S2 users gain extra flexibility and can exploit all the benefits of the dual shutter capabilities of this professional camera system: They can work with an S2, try a focal length of their choice and, as soon as the CS equivalent is available, simply exchange their used lens for the new CS version of the lens. This way they reap a double benefit from a new Leica lens.

The Leica S-System central shutter lens trade-up programme is available to existing customers who already own S lenses as well as to new customers who purchase a lens before 20 September 2010. The only requirement for participation in this programme is the registration of the purchased lens with date of purchase in the owners’ area of the Leica S-System website. This is where you can also download the CS Lens trade-up voucher required to take part in this promotion. On presentation of this voucher to an authorised S-System dealer taking part in this promotion before 31 March 2011, the customer receives a new Leica S lens with a central shutter upon payment of the price difference.

Further information is available in the owners’ area of the Leica website.

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Leica Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5 ASPH lens for S2 released

LR admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:23:22 +0000

Dpreview “released” the Leica Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5 ASPH lens for the Leica S2 camera in the UK – it will be available from May 2010 with a price tag of £3,780.

This lens is not yet available in the US (you can blame the Eyjafjallajökull volcano as David Farkas noted in his latest blog post).

Adorama is taking Leica Summarit-S 35mm pre-orders (price: $5,295.00).

MTF charts and specs are available here.

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Apple releases Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.2 with Leica S2 support

LR admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:15:22 +0000

Direct link.

Update: Adobe also released Lightroom 2.7.

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Leica S2 firmware update

LR admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:19:06 +0000

Press Release:

22 April 2010: Leica Camera AG has announced a firmware update (v.1.0.0.16) for the LEICA S2 and S2-P, which will be downloadable from today under the Leica Owners’ Area on the Leica web site at:

https://owners.leica-camera.com/en/login

Below is the full list of improvements provided by this firmware update:

Extended camera functionality

· Additional HMI white balance preset added (Hydrargyrum Medium-arc Iodide lamps)
· Additional viewfinder information: exposure correction
· Custom setting for depth of field preview button
· Selectable OLED screen standby time
· Control element lock (shutter speed and aperture dials can now be locked to prevent inadvertent shifts)
· Extended user-defined button programming (the stop-down button can now also be programmed)

Improvements in existing functionality and handling

· Consistent, continuous image numbering
· Accelerated data transfer speed for computer-tethered shooting
· Increased compatibility with memory cards not formatted in the camera
· Improved handling for selection of exposure modes
· Compatibility with new Leica Summarit-S 35mm and 120mm lenses
· Improvement in JPEG image quality
· Automatic detection of interchangeable focusing screens
· Improved image viewing on the camera display
· Simplified image review selection

All new LEICA S2 and S2-P cameras will be supplied with the updated firmware.

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The latest Leica reviews

LR admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:41:44 +0000

The latest Leica M9 review is from edmondterakopian.com (added to the Leica M9 minisite).

The latest Leica S2 review is from thephoblographer.com (added to the Leica Links minisite).

The latest Leica X1 reviews are from dalethorn.com and Adorama (added to the Leica Links minisite).

Both mini-sites are constantly being updated.

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Leica partners with John Wright

LR admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:22:11 +0000

Press release:

Leica partners with John Wright - UK celebrity and fashion photographer

08/03/2010

Leica Camera Ltd has announced a partnership with UK celebrity and fashion photographer, John Wright, for its recently-launched professional camera system, the Leica S-System.
As part of the agreement between Wright and Leica, photographers will be able to experience the S-System first hand through a series of activities including interviews and photographic sessions, and workshops at the Leica Store Mayfair ‘Studio S’. John will also use the camera for a number of high profile shoots throughout the year.
Wright’s meteoric rise to the top of the celebrity photography sector has seen him become the premier provider of images in music, television and show business across the world, creating some of the most iconic editorial pictures of the past few years.
His picture of Lily Allen dancing with panthers became one of the most-talked-about images of 2009, appearing on magazine covers across the world before eventually winning ‘Magazine Cover of the Year’, while his incredible composition – Artists of the Century – took ten months to shoot in 27 locations across three countries with 34 of the biggest names in popular music eventually appearing in one image. Wright featured prominently in news reports around the world as the last photographer to have a portrait sitting with the late Michael Jackson.

John Sareen, commercial manager, Leica Camera Ltd, said, “We’re thrilled to have John on board. He brings tremendous knowledge, experience, energy and passion to the brand, and represents the highest level of professional photography, which is exactly where the S-System is aimed.”

An insight into Wright’s incredible schedule amongst high profile celebrities can be illustrated through his 2009 shot list: Lady GAGA, U2, Rihanna, Pink, Kings of Leon, Noel Gallagher, Florence and the Machine, Peaches Geldof, Cheryl Cole, Derren Brown, Killers, Sir Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Muse, Elbow, Robert Plant, Snow Patrol, Green Day, Coldplay, Mike, Dizzy Rascal, Arctic Monkeys, Mark Ronson, Kasabian, Prodigy, Bruce Springsteen, Jamie Cullum and Ricky Gervais.

John Wright said, “Leica is one of the premier camera manufacturers in the world and I’m delighted to have this opportunity to be involved with the S-System. My initial experiences have been extremely positive. Ease of use, reliability and incredible image resolution are all essential in my work, and the S2 has delivered in every department. The sheer presence of the camera on the shoots I’ve used it on, its beautiful design and build quality, as well as the instant impact of the Leica ‘red dot’ have all brought something to the whole shoot experience with clients and subjects alike.”

About the Leica S-System
The Leica S-System is the only professional camera system to make a clean break from legacy systems such as 35mm or medium format, and was developed specifically for the digital domain. The S-System delivers a perfect combination of the highest image quality, reference-class lenses and unrivalled ease of use. It breaks new ground in every way, ensuring that photographers will enjoy perfect results from a camera that is truly easy to handle, and sets new standards for flexibility, durability and intuitive operation in the professional camera category.

Notes
John Wright (43), was brought up in Glasgow where he initially studied as an actor moving into stage management in theatres before starting his own PR company and founding Scotland’s first alternative comedy club at 19. He travelled to London and began assisting Royal photographers working round the clock before starting his own photographic agency at just 20. Four years later he joined The Daily Express and worked his way up to be News Picture Editor and then Picture Editor of the Sunday Express. He then joined The Daily Mail as Deputy Picture Editor but decided to leave in 2000 to restart his career in photography.

For further information or interviews with John Wright please contact Louise Plank on 020 8995 3936 or lou@plankpr.com or to see his work please visit http://www.johnwrightphoto.com/ and http://www.jwmagazine.co.uk/.

For further information on Leica and the S-System, please contact: Jenny Hodge, Marketing Manager, Leica Camera Ltd jenny.hodge@leica-camera.co.uk Tel: 07920 291920

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Win a Leica S2

LR admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:24:38 +0000

RedBullIllume photo competition offers a Leica S2 equipment valued at €30,000 as a top prize. Photographers must enter their best action and adventure sports images before midnight (Central European Time) on February 28, 2010.

BTW, Adorama has the Leica S2 in stock now.

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Leica S2 and Summarit-S 70mm now in stock @ Leica SIS

LR admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:02:43 +0000

In B&H the Leica S2 and the Summarit-S 70mm f/2.5 ASPH lens are listed as “Temporarily unavailable”. If you are interested, the Leica SIS in Palm Beach has both items in stock:

If you buy from the Leica SIS, you can apply 10% of the purchase price toward a workshop at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre (that’s a lot of classes). Update: I was just told that the 10% deal is not valid for Leica equipment.

At the same time the Leica X1 is nowhere to be found in the US but it should be coming to retailers very soon.

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Hasselblad H4D-40

LR admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:09:31 +0000

Yes, the rumors were true. Today Hasselblad released a Leica S2 challenger, the H4D-40. And yes, I will link to PhotoRumors.com again for all the details. Enjoy!

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Hasselblad to release a Leica S2 competitor

LR admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:41:20 +0000

I have been following this rumor for few days over @ PhototRumors.com. I now have some more details: Hasselblad is planing to release a new camera that should be cheaper and as compact as the Leica s2.

Teasers about a “new baby” are already online:

Read more about the new campaign in DSLRmagazine (English translation). A better “human” translation can be found here.

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Leica S2 in stock now

LR admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:37:31 +0000

B&H lists the Leica S2 in stock. Check the latest S2 review here.

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Update on Leica availability in the US

LR admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:17:40 +0000

This is an update on my previous post.

Leica M9:

There is no slow down of deliveries in the North American market. Leica USA, a 100% owned subsidiary of Leica Camera AG, is the actual distributor for the North American market. There is no third party distributor in that case. This has not changed and will not change in the future . What happened is that Leica Camera AG has moved its warehouse and has informed its agencies (not dealers) that a weekly shipment might be delayed. Nevertheless, the M9 production is running at 100%. Leica has delivered as many M9 cameras in the past few weeks as in the same period in any of the prior months.

Leica X1:

Leica X1 production has started and initial shipments from the factory are still scheduled for January 2009.

Leica S2:

Leica Camera Inc. has received its first large shipment of Leica S2 which will be followed by a Leica S2P in the coming week.

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