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Firmware update 2.2 for Leica SL and Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH available today

By LR admin | Published: December 13, 2016

A new firmware update 2.2 for the Leica SL mirrorless camera (previously reported here) with improved support for Leica Image Shuttle software and Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens was released today (direct download link):

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Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens now shipping

By LR admin | Published: December 12, 2016

I already reported that the Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH will start shipping in early 2017 and a few days ago Meister Camera mentioned on their Facebook page that they have already received their first batch of the new lens. Check pricing and availability of the Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH at: B&H Adorama Amazon PopFlash Leica Store San […]

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Rumors: Leica X Typ 113 camera is now discontinued

By LR admin | Published: December 11, 2016

I received some information that the Leica X Typ 113 camera is now discontinued. Some of the models are already out of stock or on backorder at B&H and Adorama:

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How are Leica M body rangefinders still a thing?

By LR admin | Published: December 10, 2016

This article is by Horatio Tan (Website|Instagram|Facebook). It is written as a parody from the perspective of a Leica SL photographer, regarding the superiority of the SL system over the M system. Check out his other articles, also available on his website. I think that Leica has a problem. And it has to do with […]

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Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.8 / 6.8 and ACR 9.8 released with Leica TL support

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2016

Adobe released new versions of Lightroom and ACR with support for the Leica TL camera and a lens profile for the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens: Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.8 Adobe Lightroom for iOS 2.6 Adobe ACR 9.8

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Leica M10 event invitation

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2016

Here is the invitation for the Leica M10 event on January 18th I reported earlier: Her is the translated text of the invitation:

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Leica M10 camera to be announced on January 18th, 2017

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2016

Leica Camera already sent invitations for a “Fest der Fotografie” that will take place in Wetzlar on January 18th, 2017. Apart from Joel Meyerowitz being introduced to the Leica Hall of Fame, I expect this also be the launch event for the rumored Leica M10 camera, described as “experience the new milestone of Leica photography“. […]

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