Monthly Archives: February 2013

The first silent Leica M unboxing video is here

By LR admin | Published: February 28, 2013
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Update: Leica M (type 240) now shipping in the US as well

By LR admin | Published: February 28, 2013

Dale Photo & Digital confirmed that the new Leica M type 240 is now also shipping in the US. Supply will be very limited and will probably go to fill up existing pre-orders.

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Leica M (type 240) now shipping in limited quantities

By LR admin | Published: February 28, 2013

Several stores, including the Leica store in Rome (see pictures above), received a very limited stock of the new Leica M camera. As of today, no delivery was made in the US. Amazon currently shows one black M camera in stock from a third party reseller, but this could be a mistake. B&H has removed the estimated […]

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Adobe Lightroom 4.4 and Camera Raw 7.4 release candidates now available with Leica M support

By LR admin | Published: February 25, 2013

Adobe Lightroom 4.4 and Camera Raw 7.4 release candidates are now available with support for the new Leica M. Download links: Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 7.4 release candidate Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.4 release candidate

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Ming Thein and Jonathan Slack review the Leica M type 240

By LR admin | Published: February 22, 2013

Ming Thein published his review of the Leica M type 240 rangefinder which includes many sample images – definitely worth reading/seeing if you are considering purchasing the camera. A quote from the review:

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Photos taken with Leica R telephoto lenses on the new M rangefinder

By LR admin | Published: February 21, 2013

Leica Camera published several photographs on their blog taken in Kyrgyzstan with R telephoto lenses on the new M rangefinder.

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LHSA Spring Photo Shoot details announced

By LR admin | Published: February 20, 2013

LHSA announced the details for their Spring Photo Shoot in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida: Registration is open for the LHSA Spring Photo Shoot in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida April 17-20, 2013! Documentary photographer and Leica Medal of Excellence recipient Maggie Steber will make a presentation at the Saturday evening dinner. Info was sent to all members last week. […]

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Leica working on a M8 firmware update for the APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: February 20, 2013

In an email to a customer, Leica Camera confirmed that they are working on a new firmware update for the M8 digital rangefinder that will support the new Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH lens (currently shipping in the US for $7,195.00).

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