The latest firmware version 1.176 is also applicable to the M9 Titanium

By LR admin | Published: December 14, 2011

leica m9 titanium limited edition 3 The latest firmware version 1.176 is also applicable to the M9 Titanium

I received a confirmation from Leica Camera that the latest M9 firmware version 1.176 will also work on Leica M9 Titanium cameras. The reason for the initial confusion was that Leica does not lists any firmware updates for the M9-T on their website.

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Three new Leica Summilux-C cinema lenses

By LR admin | Published: December 11, 2011

Leica Summilux C 16 29 65 cinema lenses Three new Leica Summilux C cinema lenses

In addition to the new Zeiss cinema lenses, the December issue of Film and Digital Times revealed also three new prime Leica cinema lenses: Summilux-C 16, 29, and 65mm. This will expand the existing set of Leica cinema lenses to eleven different focal lengths: 16, 18, 21, 25, 29, 35, 40, 50, 65, 75 and 100 mm. The new lenses will be officially announced at NAB 2012.

On page 34 of the FDTimes PDF file you can read an interesting interview with Dr. Andreas Kaufmann.

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Leica V-Lux 3 now available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2011

Leica V Lux 3 camera Leica V Lux 3 now available for pre order

The new Leica V-Lux 3 camera is now available for pre-order at our sponsors Adorama, Dale Photo and Popflash.

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Leica V-Lux 3 camera is now officially announced

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2011

Leica V Lux 3 camera is now officially announced

The new Leica V-Lux 3 camera is now official:

Solms, Germany (December 8, 2011) - Leica Camera AG presents the Leica V-Lux 3, a new compact digital camera with an extensive range of features. The camera is extremely versatile, making it ideal for almost all photographic situations. For photographers shooting landscapes, architecture, sport, travel, portraits or wildlife, the V-Lux 3 incorporates an enormously flexible lens. The Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 4.5 - 108 mm f/2.8 - 5.2 ASPH. 24-fold super-telephoto zoom lens covers a wide range of focal lengths equivalent to 25–600 mm in 35 mm format. The newly developed 12.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor guarantees exceptional image quality for all applications. A truly universal solution for creative photographers looking for an all-in-one camera, the V-Lux 3 also features extensive broad range of video options and offers video quality comparable to premium-range camcorders.

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The new Leica V-lux 3 leaks on Leica Russia

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2011

The new Leica V lux 3 leaks on Leica Russia

As I already mentioned back in September, the Leica V-Lux 3 camera is expected to be announced before the end of the year. Today Leica Russia published a blog post about the new V-Lux 3. The post is now removed, but you can still access the images online.  The camera will be identical to the Panasonic FZ150 and it will include versions of Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements.

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