Monthly Archives: July 2017

Additional information on the Leica TL2 and Visoflex issue

Some additional information on the Leica TL2 and Visoflex viewfinder issue I reported yesterday: “When using the Leica TL2 in combination with the external electronic viewfinder (Visoflex) a possible failure with the camera can occur. If this defect occurs, then it is no longer possible to use the camera.”

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Leica updated their CCD sensor upgrade pricing for the SL Typ 601 camera

With the recent price drop of the SL Typ 601 camera, Leica updated their CCD sensor upgrade pricing for that model (the upgrade is available for Leica M9/M9-P/M-E/Monochrom cameras affected by the CCD sensor corrosion issue):

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Report: Leica TL2 sales halted due to Visoflex viewfinder issue

One of the Leica authorized dealers in Europe posted on Facebook that the sales of the new Leica TL2 cameras have been halted due to some issues with the Visoflex electronic viewfinder: “Following Leica recommendation, we pause the sale of TL2 until Leica resolve the issue with viewfinder (Visoflex). We will keep you updated.” We have […]

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Leica M10 firmware update 1.9.4.0 released

Leica released new firmware update version 1.9.4.0 for the M10 camera that corrects the issues when in certain cases black images were produced when using short exposure times:

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Leica TL2 videos

Here are some promo and hands-on video previews of the new Leica TL2 mirrorless camera:

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The first Leica M10 limited edition is already released in collaboration with Brooks Brothers

The first Leica M10 limited edition camera is already released in collaboration with the US fashion brand Brooks Brothers. The set includes a silver M10, cuff buttons, bow tie and other accessories. The limited edition set will be sold only in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan for HK$ 66,000 (around US$8,500). Here are a few unboxing pictures:

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Leica TL2 mirrorless camera officially announced

The Leica TL2 mirrorless camera is now officially announced – no surprises from what I already reported previously. Leica TL2 coverage: Pre-order: B&H | Adorama | Amazon | Leica Store Miami | Leica Store San Francisco | PopFlash Leica TL2 website | Manual download Sample photos: Dpreview | Dpreview forum First impressions/reviews: Dpreview | Overgaard | Camerajabber | Digitalcameragraz | Fstoppers | PCMag | Kristiandowling: “Like the previous T and TL models, […]

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Additional Leica TL2 pictures

Three new pictures of the Leica TL2 camera from Nokishita confirm the removal of the eternal flash. Stay tuned – the official announcement is in 4 hours (9 am EST).

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