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Adobe Camera Raw 8.2, Lightroom 5.2 released with support for the new Leica C (type 112) camera

By LR admin | Published: September 17, 2013

Adobe released Camera Raw 8.2 and Lightroom 5.2 with support for the new Leica C (type 112) camera. Here are the direct download links:

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Novoflex LEM/LER adapters are now 6-bit coded

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2013

While the original Leica M to R lens adapters are not yet available, Novoflex is now shipping new 6-bit coded version of the their LEM/LER adapter as reported on several online forums. It is not clear if there is a separate model number for the 6-bit version, but that specific forum member purchased his from Dale Photo & Digital.

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“Official” Leica T-shirts now on sale in the US

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2013

While visiting my local dealer, I saw several new Leica T-shirts available for sale ($38, 100% cotton). Those are “official” Leica T-shirts and are exclusively branded for and distributed by Leica Camera USA:

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Leica’s CEO confirms flare issues with the APO Summicron 50mm f/2.0 Asph lens

By LR admin | Published: September 15, 2013

There have been several reports online describing flare issues when using the $7,350 APO Summicron 50mm f/2.0 Asph lens, but so far I have not seen any official response from Leica.

Few days ago, during the 2013 Digital Show in Melbourne, Kristian Dowling got a brief explanation from Leica’s CEO Alfred Schopf – current owner experiencing the issue should send their lens to Germany for repair:

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Leica Store Firenze opens its doors in Florence today

By LR admin | Published: September 12, 2013

Good news for Leica fans in Italy: today, September 12th the new Leica Store Firenze opens its doors in Florence in the splendid setting of Vicolo dell’Oro, just a few steps away from Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi museum and Palazzo Pitti. A space dedicated both to Leica lovers and photo enthusiasts, where it will be possible to experience all cameras and lenses that have made the “red dot” a legend. The Leica Store Firenze is not intended to be only a retail point, but also a place where photo enthusiasts will find photographic exhibitions, opportunities to meet some of the most significant contemporary photographers, photographic workshops and more.