Monthly Archives: October 2015

The new Leica SL camera and lenses are weather sealed

By LR admin | Published: October 30, 2015

At a recent event in Singapore, somebody from the audience asked Stephan Schulz from Leica if the new Leica SL full frame mirrorless camera can handle rain. The answer is yes (the SL camera and lenses are weather sealed) and here is the proof:

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Pictures and price of the new Leica Summilux TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH and APO Macro-Elmarit TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH lenses

By LR admin | Published: October 30, 2015

In addition to the new T firmware update announced yesterday, Leica also officially introduced two new Leica TL lenses (I already reported on that last week). For now I only have the UK price of the new Summilux-TL 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH lens: “In 2016, Leica will launch a further two new lenses for the […]

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Firmware update 1.4 for Leica T camera released

By LR admin | Published: October 29, 2015

Leica Camera released a firmware update version 1.4 for the Leica T camera ($1,628). Users will see a faster and more accurate autofocus and an optimized touchscreen performance: Additional information:

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Leica US savings extended till November 30th

By LR admin | Published: October 29, 2015

The Leica US savings has been extended till the end of October. The 12% discount on almost all Leica product was introduced few months ago (May, 2015) as a result of the strong US dollar. Similar savings are also available in the UK. Check out our sponsors for additional details: B&H Adorama Amazon Leica Store Miami […]

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Leica X-U Typ 113 camera

By LR admin | Published: October 26, 2015

A quick update on my previous post from August on what’s coming next from Leica – the rumored full frame interchangeable lens camera with AF and EVF and Noctilux lens are already officially announced. The Leica X-U Typ 113 camera should be coming next. Stay tuned for additional details.

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Leitz Park III construction to begin in early 2016

By LR admin | Published: October 25, 2015

The construction of Leitz Park III is scheduled to begin in early 2016 and it will include a hotel called “Ernst Leitz Hotel” with 120 beds, a new museum that will be part of “Leica World” (Leica Welt) and the headquarter for CW Sonderoptic:

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Leica offers a free autofocus drive replacement on some S lenses

By LR admin | Published: October 24, 2015

Leica Camera issued a “goodwill arrangement” and offers a free replacement of the autofocus drive on some S lenses (the exact issue/problem was not described):

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Check out this Leica M Typ 801 concept camera

By LR admin | Published: October 23, 2015

Check out this Leica M Typ 801 concept camera I received from a reader – I don’t think the next M will look like this, but still an interesting design. What do you guys think? Here are the “desired” specs:

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