Category Archives: Leica T

The new Mr Porter X BMW I3 limited edition car comes with a special edition Leica T camera

By LR admin | Published: February 18, 2016

The new Mr Porter X BMW I3 limited edition car comes with a special edition Leica T Typ 701 camera:

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Leica T “Chalie Vice” limited edition camera announced in Japan

By LR admin | Published: February 16, 2016

A new Leica T “Chalie Vice” limited edition camera with blue lacquer finish was announced in Japan. Only 50 pieces will be produced. Shipping will start on March 10. The price including tax is 270,000 yen (around $2,300). Via DC.watch, Chalie Vice

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Firmware update version 1.5 for Leica T released

By LR admin | Published: February 4, 2016

Today Leica released firmware update version 1.5 for the Leica T camera (direct download link, manual, instructions). The changes in this update are: Performance Improvements: WiFi DIRECT Mode: The camera can create a WiFi Access Point (AP) and by that enables smart devices to connect to the camera directly. WiFi connection: Automatic reconnection to known networks […]

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Leica released new universal strap lug for the Leica T Typ 701 cameras

By LR admin | Published: January 8, 2016

Today Leica announced new universal strap lug for the Leica T Typ 701 cameras that will allow you to use third party straps: Leica T universal strap lug There is also a new Leica leather strap: Leica stone-grey strap Via Reddotforum

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This Briggs Automotive Company Mono car comes with a free Leica T camera

By LR admin | Published: December 13, 2015

This is the report I received from a reader who recently attended the Briggs Automotive Company’s (BAC) Mono sports car launch in Hong Kong:

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Firmware update version 1.43 for Leica T (Typ 701) camera now available

By LR admin | Published: December 1, 2015

Leica Camera released firmware update version 1.43 for Leica T (Typ 701) camera with the following improvements/fixes:

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Leica 23mm f/2 ASPH lens patent

By LR admin | Published: November 7, 2015

Last year Leica filed a patent in Japan for a 23mm f/2 ASPH lens designed for mirrorless APS-C cameras. This could be a variation of the lens on the Leica X (23mm f/1.7) or the existing Summicron-T 23mm f/2 ASPH lens for TL mount. Here are the details:

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