Leica C camera now in stock

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

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The new Leica C camera is currently in stock at B&H in dark red and light gold. Most of the Leica C accessories are not yet available.

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Leica M (type 240) firmware version 2.0.0.11 released

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

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Leica Camera released firmware version 2.0.0.11 for the M type 240 rangefinder. This is a list of the improvements:

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This is the Leica digital rangefinder camera designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

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Leica Digital Rangefinder Camera designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson to join more than 40 rare and exceptional objects in (RED) Auction at Sotheby’s New York Money raised through the (RED) Auction will go towards the fight against AIDS in Africa

A truly unique Leica Digital Rangefinder Camera designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson will join more than 40 other rare and diverse items in the (RED) Auction on November 23rd 2013. Based on the Leica M, the camera will be auctioned to raise money for The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Hundreds of models and prototypes were made in the development of The Leica M for (RED). The body and lens ultimately being machined from a custom engineered alloy. Presented with a perfectly textured anodized aluminum outer shell, the traditional leather waist, synonymous with Leica, has been replaced with a laser machined aluminum body. More than 21,000 hemispheres create a new and extraordinary aesthetic, while a total of 561 models and nearly 1000 prototype parts were made during the 85 days it took to create of this incredibly special camera.

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New Leica accessories: carbon tripod and two ball heads

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

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Leica also announced two new accessories – a carbon tripod ($525) and two ball heads ($285, $390):

Allendale, NJ (October 3, 2013) – Leica Camera announces a series of new, easy-to-use accessories to enhance the Leica user’s photographic experience. The new products include a new Leica carbon tripod that embodies the highest quality materials and design, and therefore guarantees years of reliable service along with two easy-to-use Leica 24 and 38 ball heads with numerous additional features.

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New Leica Ultravid Colorline compact binoculars

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

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Leica announced new Ultravid Colorline compact binoculars priced between $945 and $995:

Allendale, NJ (October 10, 2013) – Leica announces its new Leica Ultravid Colorline (http://en.leica-camera.com/sport_optics/special%20editions_new/Colorline/) collection of compact, high quality binoculars. In addition to the classic models with black leather trim, the Leica Ultravid 8 x 20 and Leica Ultravid 10 x 25 are now also available in vibrantly colored leather trim: apple green, Aztec beige, dove blue, Capri blue, cherry red and lemon yellow.

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Firmware updates 2.3.0.0 for Leica S and 1.3.0.0 for Leica S2 released

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2013
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Firmware for S-System: FW 2.3.0.0 for the Leica S and FW 1.3.0.0 for the Leica S2

Leica is also offering a firmware update together with this new lens: FW 2.3.0.0 for the Leica S and FW 1.3.0.0 for the Leica S2. The update ensures optimum functionality of this lens when used on Leica S, S2 and S2-P cameras. Registered S customers can now download the files containing the firmware and an installation guide from the owners’ area at: https://owners.leica-camera.com. Users who would like to bring their camera up to date can now download the update from the Leica owners’ area and take advantage of the improvements.

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New Leica Elmarit-S 45mm f/2.8 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

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I am just catching up on news from the past two weeks: on October 1st Leica announced a new Elmarit-S 45mm f/2.8 ASPH lens priced at $6,350 for the normal and $7,450.00 for the CS version:

New: LEICA ELMARIT-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH. Class-leading standard wide-angle lens for the Leica S-System

Solms, Germany, 1 October 2013: Further defining the S-System as the ultimate solution for the most demanding professionals, Leica Camera AG has unveiled a new wide-angle lens, the Leica Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH. Attaining class-leading critical levels of performance in all measurable areas, the Leica Elmarit-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH. sets new standards for wide-angle focal lengths in the medium format category. With this addition, the lens portfolio for the Leica S medium format system is now comprised of nine lenses (six of which are also available in a CS variant) with focal lengths ranging from 24 mm to 180 mm, assuring uncompromising imaging quality in almost all situations. Leica is also offering firmware updates FW 2.3.0.0 for the Leica S and FW 1.3.0.0 for the Leica S2 and S2-P, ensuring the optimum functionality of this new lens.

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