Monthly Archives: June 2018

New firmware updates released for the Leica M10, Q, CL, TL2, TL, T cameras

Leica Camera just released new firmwre updates for the Leica M10, Leica Q, Leica CL, Leica TL2, Leica TL and even the original Leica T camera. The firmware updates are available from the Leica website. Users can either download and install the update themselves or have it installed within the scope of the free update […]

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Today only: 15% off everything on eBay with included coupon code

Today only: 15% off everything on eBay when you use coupon code PERFECTDAY (min. $25 purchase, max. $100 discount. This deal will end at 9pm PT on June 29th. See the fine print here. Via PhotogDeals

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Leica is rumored to announce a new medium-format camera this year

Leica is rumored to announce a new medium-format camera this year, most likely at the Photokina show in September. The new camera is currently registered under the model name Leica HW64. The last Leica S Typ 007 medium format camera was announced back in September 2014. Leica currently has 16 medium format lenses. Via Nokishita

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New: Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 lens for Leica L-mount

There were already several Handevision IBERIT lenses available for Leica L-mount (24mm, 35mm, 50mm 75mm, 90mm f/2.4 lenses that were announced last year). In addition to the 5 IBERIT lenses, Adorama now also has a listing for a new Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 lens for Leica L-mount. Here are the details:

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New Leica Q Safari limited edition camera announced in Japan

Leica Camera Japan announced a new Leica Q Safari limited edition camera. A total of 50 cameras will be produced only for the Japanese market. The price is ¥691,200 (around $6,280). Leica already had a Leica Q Safari limited edition camera for the South Korean market:

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The latest 2017/2018 Leica financial statements: sales increased for the fifth year in a row

Leica published their latest financial statements for the 2017/2018 financial year  – here is a recap (Google translation): According to its own statements, the long-established company realized around 417 million euros in the 2017/18 financial year (31 March), five percent more than in the previous year. Among other things, sales via own stores have proven […]

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Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 lens for Leica M-mount hands-on review

A few months ago I had the chance to take a few sample photos with the Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 lens for Leica M-mount (check the latest pricing and availability at B&H and Adorama). The first thing I have to mention is that this lens is not rangefinder-coupled and focusing is possible only with focus peaking […]

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Leitz Park 2018 opening event videos and pictures

Some new videos of the new Leitz Park opening event:

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