Monthly Archives: May 2012

Leica V-Lux 3 deal: free $150 gift card

By LR admin | Published: May 24, 2012

Adorama currently offers a free $150 gift card with the Leica V-Lux 3 camera.

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Leica X2 listed for June 6 release

By LR admin | Published: May 23, 2012

Amazon now lists the Leica X2 with a release date of June 6th, 2012.

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New version of DNG to NEF file converter released

By LR admin | Published: May 23, 2012

DNG2NEF v3.0 is now released. The software includes support for Leica M8, M9 Monochrom and S2. As the name indicates, DNG2NEF is a free DNG to NEF converter for Leica users that already have an established Nikon Capture NX2 workflow.

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Leica M Monochrome, X2, 50mm Apo Summicron samples, reviews, etc.

By LR admin | Published: May 23, 2012

An update to my previous list of links/reviews/samples of the new Leica products. The Leica M Monochrom Hands On Review. See also this X2 samples set on flickr. Leica M9 Monochrom pictures and hands-on from Pocket-Lint. Preview of the new Leica M Monochrom & APO-Summicron-M 50mm from Invisiblephotographer. Leica X2 samples at Cnet Asia. The Leica M-Monochrom review by Ming Thein. […]

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Black and silver Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH lens now in stock

By LR admin | Published: May 21, 2012

B&H currently has a black and silver Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH lens in stock.

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The Mystery of Leica Pricing Explained by J Shin

By LR admin | Published: May 19, 2012

This is an interesting guest post on Leica’s products pricing by J Shin: Every time there is any kind of a product-related announcement here and elsewhere, there are a number of invariable comments complaining about and/or defending Leica’s price strategy. In making these comments, people make references to various economic and noneconomic reasons why Leicas are […]

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Leica S2 firmware update v1.0.3.3

By LR admin | Published: May 18, 2012

Leica Camera AG released new firmware update v1.0.3.3 for their S2 medium format camera. The changes in this version are support for the new Leica S-Adapter H and improved flash synchronization with 1/125 focal plane shutter. The firmware can be downloaded from Leica Owner’s Area.

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Leica V-Lux 40 now in stock

By LR admin | Published: May 17, 2012

The new Leica V-Lux 40 compact digital camera is currently in stock at B&H Photo and Dale Photo & Digital.

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