A major European website published an article about a new firmware update v1.1 for the Leica X2 (Google translation): “For precious Leica Compact X2 is now a firmware update to version 1.1 are available. The update includes improved noise performance at ISO 1600, an improvement desdes automatic white balance and performance improvements. The firmware update is […]
The new Leica X2 is now in stock at B&H: Black Leica X2 Silver Leica X2 Update: B&H sold out, but Dale Photo and Digital has both black and silver Leica X2 cameras in stock.
At some point Leica considered a sliding cover for the LCD on the M Monochrome – this is probably where the early rumors about a M camera without LCD came from. If the M9-M is a success, Leica may implement black and white sensors in other cameras/models. Comparison between Leica M6 with Tri-X film and the new […]
The Leica X2 EVF2 viewfinder is basically a rebranded Olympus VF-2. You cannot really tell from the press images, but the Leica and Olympus electronic viewfinders are identical and the Olympus VF-2 will work just fine on the new X2 camera. The only difference is that the Olympus VF costs $249, while the Leica VF costs […]
Here are the results from the who is buying the new Leica products poll:
Leica has officially discontinued the following products: 018-163 V-LUX 30 018-400 X1, Black 018-420 X1, Steel Grey 018-643 D-LUX 4 Accessory Kit w/Battery 018-640 Lithium-Ion Akku Battery 018-658 AC Adapter ACA-DC5 018-663 Digilux w/Li-ion Battery BP-DC 3 013-336 Digilux 2 77E Circular Polarized Filter
Amazon now lists the Leica X2 with a release date of June 6th, 2012.
