Monthly Archives: October 2015

Striking a Balance: The Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T* ZM Review

Striking a Balance: The Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T* ZM Review by Louis Ferreira (500px.com/LouisFerreira) When photographers talk about classic focal lengths, the two most commonly considered are the 35mm and 50mm. Both are great starting points for photographers to begin building their lens collection. I have always preferred the look of 50mm and the […]

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Leica X white limited edition camera set

Leica Camera Japan launched a new “Leica X white” limited edition camera set. Only 50 pieces will be produced. Price including tax is ¥345,600 (around $2,900). This model is produced to commemorate the new Leica Iwataya Fukuoka store that will open on October 27. Via dc.watch

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Silkypix now supports the Leica Q Typ 116 camera

The latest Silkypix version 6.0.23/6.1.23 has now added support for the Leica Q Typ 116 camera. Update: the new Iridient Developer 3.0.5 update now supports the Leica S (Typ 007) camera.

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Leica’s patents for optoelectronic rangefinder

Leica Camera has several patents for a hybrid “optoelectronic rangefinder” that might be used in the next M model:

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New Leica Camera teaser for October 20th

Leica Camera has a new teaser on their website for October 20th that reads: “Some things will never change“. I already reported on the new “Das Wesentliche” event will take place on the same date in Leitz Park (Wetzlar). Stay tuned for detailed coverage.

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Leica highlights from the upcoming Westlicht Camera Auction

Leica highlights from the upcoming Westlicht Camera Auction that will take place on November 21st, 2015 (the complete and detailed catalogue will be published 3-4 weeks prior to the auction date): Update: the catalog is now available online. Leica 60 unique ‘Stainless Steel’ outfit Unique set of a pre-series Leica 60 no. P01/24 with three […]

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The new Leica color filters for B&W are now in stock

The new “specially calculated” Leica color filters for B&W are now in stock at Leica Store Miami and at PopFlash (yellow, green, and orange available in E39 and E46). This new set of filters were announced together with the M Monochrom Typ 246 camera. Additional information is available here:

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Leica Q app v1.1 released with support for iOS 9

Leica camera released a new version 1.1 of their Leica Q app for iPhones and iPads with added support for iOS9. Download links: iPhone | iPad.

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