Monthly Archives: June 2015

OS X Yosemite v10.10.4 update released with a fix for the Leica M Monochrom (Type 246) DNG files issue in Apple Photos App

By LR admin | Published: June 30, 2015

Today Apple released OS X Yosemite v10.10.4 update that contains a fix for the Leica M Monochrom (Type 246) DNG files issue when using the Apple Photos app. Additional information can be found here:

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Update on the Leica CCD sensor issue for the Leica M9/M9-P/M-E/M Monochrom cameras

By LR admin | Published: June 30, 2015

Leica published an update on the Leica CCD sensor issue for the Leica M9, M9-P, M Monochrom and M-E cameras, but then the release was removed is now available on their website just like the M 240 firmware update from 2 weeks ago. Leica states that they are currently working on a “new generation of sensors” and “will […]

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Some Leica Q accessories already in stock

By LR admin | Published: June 30, 2015

Some of the Leica Q accessories are already in stock at various retailers: Leica Q Handgrip (19505) Leica BP-DC 12 Lithium-Ion Battery (19500) – the battery is identical to the much cheaper Panasonic DMW-BLC12 version (both are 7.2V, 1200mAh) Black leather Leica holster case for Leica Q camera (19503) Leica ever-ready case for Leica Q – […]

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Additional information on the rumored new Leica Noctilux lenses

By LR admin | Published: June 29, 2015

Some additional information/rumors on the new Leica Noctilux lenses I initially reported last week: Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/0.95 lens update: improved image quality over the current Noctilux, Apochromatic lens, new coatings, updated lens design The 35mm f/0.95 lens design is lighter than the 50mm Noctilux The 35mm f/0.70 lens design will be for industrial, military and […]

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The “Leica 100” film won the Grand Prix prize at the 2015 Cannes Lions festival

By LR admin | Published: June 27, 2015

The “Leica 100” short film produced by FNazca S&S Brazil for the Leica Gallery Sao Paulo just won the Grand Prix prize at the 2015 Cannes Lions festival. In the past 64 years, this is the first time a Brazilian ad agency wins the Grand Prix: 1st Film Lions Grand Prix to F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi […]

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Notes on the Leica M6, film and digital photography

By LR admin | Published: June 26, 2015

Xavier Cambre (www.xaviercambre.com) will share his experience shooting the Leica M6 in Mexico: Notes on the Leica M6, film and digital photography My chiaroscuro photographs oscillate between the real and the dreamlike, the documented and the desired, evoking the sense that the everyday is actually filled with more mystery than it seems. Sometimes brooding and […]

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Pictures of the upcoming Leica store in Copenhagen, Denmark

By LR admin | Published: June 25, 2015

I received few pictures from the new Leica store in Copenhagen, Denmark that will open tomorrow (June 26):

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Leica Q hands-on field test by The Camera Store

By LR admin | Published: June 25, 2015

Another review worth mentioning online – Leica Q hands-on field test by The Camera Store, including comparisons to the Type 240 and Sony A7II cameras:

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