Leica Camera AG released new firmware update v1.0.3.3 for their S2 medium format camera. The changes in this version are support for the new Leica S-Adapter H and improved flash synchronization with 1/125 focal plane shutter. The firmware can be downloaded from Leica Owner's Area.
The new Leica V-Lux 40 compact digital camera is currently in stock at B&H Photo and Dale Photo & Digital.
Café Optik and Leica Client Care now offering a unique, personal service as part of Leica Store Mayfair experience; discreet new studio open for professional photographers
17 May 2012: Leica Camera Ltd has today announced the opening of its extended retail premises encompassing three buildings in Bruton Place, Mayfair, providing Leica customers with a range of premium services, including Café Optik, a complimentary café-style area for Leica owners, and the company’s exclusive new professional photographic studio, Studio-S.
I am just curious how many readers are planning on buying the newly announced Leica products - this post contains three different polls for the M9-M, X2 and 50mm Cron lens. I did not include the M9-P Hermes limited edition because they will be all sold out anyway.
Leica M Monochrom, 18MP B&W only sensor, $7,950.00:
Leica X2, 24mm f/2.8, APS-C 16.2MP, EVF, $1,995.00:
APO Summicron 50mm f/2 ASPH lens for Leica M rangefinders, $7,195.00:
Serious Compacts published a very interesting podcast with Jono Slack on the latest Leica products that were announced last week. The full podcast is also available for free on iTunes.
