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Leica SL Type 601 firmware update 3.1 released

Leica Camera released firmware update 3.1 for the SL Type 601 mirrorless camera. Here are the changes introduced:

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Leica CL sensor test data added at PhotonsToPhotos

PhotonsToPhotos added new test data on their website for the Leica CL mirrorless camera ($2,795): You can now also compare the dynamic range vs. ISO setting between different camera models and manufacturers on this page. Here are a few screenshots comparisons (click for larger view):

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Leica APO-Summicron 50mm LHSA 50th anniversary lens now shipping (first unboxing video)

The Leica APO-Summicron 50mm LHSA 50th anniversary lens is now shipping. Here is the first unboxing video sent by a reader from Germany: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAc4Jpti3Cs As far as I know all 500 pieces (300 black and 200 silver chrome) are already sold out. Here are some pre-order links: B&H: black version | silver version Adorama: black version | silver version Leica Store Miami: black version | silver […]

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Adobe released updates with support for the latest Leica THAMBAR 90mm f/2.2 and NOCTILUX 75mm f/1.25 lenses

Adobe released several new software updates today with support for the latest Leica THAMBAR-M 90mm f/2.2 and NOCTILUX M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lenses: Adobe Lightroom Classic 7.2 with new performance updates (see also this post) Adobe ACR 10.2 Adobe Photoshop 19.1.1 The current Adobe CC plan rates can be found here. You can get a free Lightroom CC […]

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Rock n Roll Hendrix strap now available also for Leica SL and Leica S cameras

  The Rock n Roll Hendrix strap is now available also for the heavier Leica SL and Leica S cameras. The Hendrix SL straps come in black and cigar brown leather and are available in two different lengths: 100cm and 125cm. The width of the strap is 24mm.

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Testing the $12,800 Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens (video)

Matt Granger tested the new $12,800 Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens:

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Leica Camera celebrates Winter Olympics with a new Leica Q ‘Snow’ special edition by Iouri Podladtchikov

Today Leica Camera announced a new Leica Q special edition camera designed by Swiss Olympic gold medallist Iouri Podladtchikov. The Leica Q ‘Snow’ is based on the silver anodized version with a cowhide leather in pure white color on the front cover of the camera. The camera will retail for $5,395. Pre-order links: B&H Leica […]

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