Leica Rumors

Apple Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 4.04 released with Leica D-Lux 6, V-Lux 4 and X2 support

By LR admin | Published: February 7, 2013

Apple released Digital Camera RAW Compatibility update version 4.04 for Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11 with support for Leica D-Lux 6, V-Lux 4 and X2 camera. The update can be downloaded here.

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Leica M now available for pre-order on Amazon with 2% back in rewards

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2013

The new Leica M digital rangefinder is now listed for pre-order on Amazon in black and silver. The camera qualifies for the 2% back in rewards from Amazon (read more about this offer here).

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Official sample images from the new Leica M published online

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2013

ISO 3200, f/6.8 with 50mm f/1 lens

LeicaM_ISO2500_35mm_f1,4_DNG conversion by Lightroom

ISO 2500, f/4.0 with 35mm f/1.4 lens

ISO 2000, f/2.8 with 60mm f/2.8 lens (with R-adapter)

Leica Camera uploaded some sample images from the new Leica M camera (pre-order options) on their website. You can download the full size JPG and DNG files from this link (under the “performance proof” link). Unless there is a delay, the new M should start shipping at the end of February.

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Leica Camera now accepting application for 2013 Oskar Barnack Award

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2013

LEICA CAMERA NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2013 OSKAR BARNACK AWARD

Entries may be submitted online through March 1, 2013

Solms, Germany (February 5, 2013) – Leica Camera AG announces the commencement of the 2013 Leica Oskar Barnack Award and invites professional photographers to submit entries to this prestigious international photography competition. Applications and photographic projects are now being accepted online through March 1, 2013 at www.leica-oskar-barnack-award.com. The winners of the 2013 Leica Oskar Barnack Award and Leica Oskar Barnack Newcomer Award will be announced over the course of the Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie festival held in Arles, France July 1-7, 2013.

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2013 CP+ show in Japan: new Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Asph lens for M-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 3, 2013

Voigtländer 50mm f1.5 ASPH lens (silver) for Leica M mount

Voigtländer 50mm f/1.5 ASPH lens for Leica M mount (photo: gqtuazon)

During the 2013 CP+ show in Japan, Voigtländer quietly announced a new Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Asph lens for M-mount based on their classic L39 design from the 1950s (see eBay listings, images on flickr). The US price of the lens is $899 for the black version and $1049 for the silver model. Here are the lens specs: