Leica Camera released new firmware update v.1.174 for M9/M9-P cameras that should fix the SD card compatibility issues reported few months ago: Leica Camera has become aware of customers experiencing compatibility issues related to select types of new memory cards when used in the Leica M9. This Firmware 1.174 fixes a bug that led to […]
A quick note that Kodak sold its Image Sensor Solutions (ISS) business to Platinum Equity. Kodak sensor are currently used in the Leica M9 / M9-P / S2 cameras. Press release:
Just saw that on Bloomberg: Leica Camera aims to capture 1% of the global camera market within 10 years. Currently the company has 0.15% of the global camera market. China is expected to overtake the US as Leica’s biggest market in the next 5 years.
In the German version of the LFI magazine from November 2011 there is an interesting text in the “preview” section on page 74: “Die Gerüchteverdichtensich, dass es bald NeuheitenvonLeica in unterschiedlichenProduktkategoriengebenwird. Wirberichten in dernächstenAusgabeundwarten, wennmöglich, mitersten Tests auf.”
Over 60 lots of Leica cameras, lenses and accessories will be auctioned at the Kaprelian camera auction (with no reserve) on November 19th, 2011. For more info check Ruller’s Fine Art Auctions.
Today Leica Camera AG announced increased sales in the first half of fiscal year 2011/12. Sales and earnings forecasts for the remaining of the years were raised: Leica Camera AG, Solms, consistently pursues its course of innovation and growth in the first half of the current fiscal year 2011/2012. Following the record results in fiscal year […]
Custom case for Leica M9 Titanium made by camera-hirano (Japan): This is the rest of the Xinhai revolution limited edition Leica cameras for the Chinese market. The serial numbers of the M9-P are from 1911 to 2011. The price is $88k HKD (about $11000 USD): Leica UK confirmed that the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium is not […]
