Monthly Archives: May 2014

Firmware update 1.1 for the new Leica T type 701 camera released

Today Leica released firmware update version 1.1. for the new Leica T type 701 camera that is scheduled to start shipping next week (May 26th). A list of the included improvements in the new firmware is not available at that point. The Leica T is currently available for pre-order at: B&H Adorama Amazon Camera West […]

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Don’t miss the opening of Leitz Park in Wetzlar next week

Do not miss the open house day (previously reported here) in Leitz Park, Wetzlar next Saturday, May 24th from 10:00 am till 6:00 pm. For more details check this page.

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Leica Boutique VivoCity is now open

Leica Camera Asia Pacific announced the opening of their latest store, the Leica Boutique VivoCity. The store address is:

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Leica Pop Up Store coming to Amsterdam

The first Leica POP UP STORE is coming soon in the Netherlands. The exact location is Eerste Boomdwarsstraat 10 in Amsterdam (Jordaan). The location will be open 7 days a week (10:00-18:00) from June 10 till June 30th. For more information visit the Dutch and English website: www.leicapopupstore.nl  or www.facebook.com/leicapopupstorenl.

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Welcoming our latest sponsor: Classic Cases

  If you are planning on buying a new case for your Leica camera, take a look at our latest sponsor Classic Cases located in the UK – they offer a variety of handmade leather half cases for Leica M cameras.

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New Leica Monochrom Silver Anniversary Edition camera announced by Nordic Photo

Nordic Photo announced a new Leica M Monochrom Silver Anniversary Edition camera for their 25th anniversary (the Monochrom is available only in black). This limited edition will come with a silver Leica Summilux M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens (including a silver lens hood). The price is 140,000 SEK (around $21,000). Update – here is more info on that limited […]

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Leica T type 701 hands-on field test (video)

A new Leica T type 701 hands-on field test video by The Camera Store:

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STMicroelectronics promises CMOS image sensors “with 100′s of millions of pixels”

STMicroelectronics, the producer of the current Leica M 24MP sensor, has recently updated their website with the claim that they would soon offer CMOS image sensors “with 100′s of millions of pixels”: “Since 1999 ST has been an industry leader in the design and manufacture of imaging sensors. The current product portfolio spans a wide range […]

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