Monthly Archives: July 2017

Andreas Kaufmann’s personal dream is a “true Leica phone”

In an interview with CNBC Andreas Kaufmann, chairman of Leica’s supervisory board, made some interesting comments on a potential future Leica (smart)phone: It gets a bit confidential, but you could think of this: Are two camera systems enough for a smartphone? And that could give you a hint into the future. I am not sure […]

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Deal of the day: Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical II lens for Leica M-mount now $100 off

For a limited time the the Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical II lens for Leica M-mount is $100 off. Please note that this is the old version II of the 15mm f/4.5 lens. The new model III is currently selling for $799.

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The latest Leica accessories

→ Check out the latest J.B. Camera Designs accessories for Leica M cameras (including the latest M10 grip and the new hot shoe cover designs). → New Match Technical EP-MX-F Thumbs Up design for Leica M10 cameras (without a tightening screw). → The new Really Right Stuff L-plate and grip for Leica M10 are now shipping […]

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The Leica TL2 and Visoflex issue could be fixed with a firmware update

A quick update on the Leica TL2 and Visoflex issue: according to one of Leica’s testers the problem can be fixed with a firmware update that will probably be released as early as next week:

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Leica’s official statement on the TL2 and Visoflex issue

This is the official statement from Leica Camera regarding the Leica TL2 and Visoflex issue:

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Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.12/6.11, Camera Raw 9.12 released with Leica TL2 support

Adobe released Lightroom CC 2015.12/6.11 and Camera Raw 9.12 with support for the new Leica TL2 camera. Here are the direct download links: Camera Raw 9.12 Adobe Lightroom CC: Adobe keeps making it more difficult to download the standalone version, see this download info and also this page Following the Leica TL2 camera recall, some retailers like B&H have already […]

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7Artisian 50mm f/1.1 lens for Leica M-mount first impression by Sagi Kortler

This first impressions report of the 7Artisian 50mm f/1.1 lens ($369) on a Leica M9 camera is by Sagi Kortler:

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Kenji leather case for Leica M10 camera

In a LeicaRumors post from March I covered several different half cases for the Leica M10 camera and a few weeks later I was contacted by Kenji Leather to try their latest Leica M10 leather case in a military camouflage dark blue color. Here is my quick hands-on:

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