Author Archives: LR admin

Firmware update 1.4 for Leica T camera released

By LR admin | Published: October 29, 2015

Leica Camera released a firmware update version 1.4 for the Leica T camera ($1,628). Users will see a faster and more accurate autofocus and an optimized touchscreen performance: Additional information:

Posted in Leica T| Tagged | 1 Comment

Leica US savings extended till November 30th

By LR admin | Published: October 29, 2015

The Leica US savings has been extended till the end of October. The 12% discount on almost all Leica product was introduced few months ago (May, 2015) as a result of the strong US dollar. Similar savings are also available in the UK. Check out our sponsors for additional details: B&H Adorama Amazon Leica Store Miami […]

Posted in Deals| 2 Comments

Leica X-U Typ 113 camera

By LR admin | Published: October 26, 2015

A quick update on my previous post from August on what’s coming next from Leica – the rumored full frame interchangeable lens camera with AF and EVF and Noctilux lens are already officially announced. The Leica X-U Typ 113 camera should be coming next. Stay tuned for additional details.

Posted in Leica X-U| Tagged | 13 Comments

Leitz Park III construction to begin in early 2016

By LR admin | Published: October 25, 2015

The construction of Leitz Park III is scheduled to begin in early 2016 and it will include a hotel called “Ernst Leitz Hotel” with 120 beds, a new museum that will be part of “Leica World” (Leica Welt) and the headquarter for CW Sonderoptic:

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged , | 3 Comments

Leica offers a free autofocus drive replacement on some S lenses

By LR admin | Published: October 24, 2015

Leica Camera issued a “goodwill arrangement” and offers a free replacement of the autofocus drive on some S lenses (the exact issue/problem was not described):

Posted in Leica S| 10 Comments

Check out this Leica M Typ 801 concept camera

By LR admin | Published: October 23, 2015

Check out this Leica M Typ 801 concept camera I received from a reader – I don’t think the next M will look like this, but still an interesting design. What do you guys think? Here are the “desired” specs:

Posted in Leica M| Tagged | 50 Comments

Leica quietly announced two new TL lenses: Summilux 35mm f/1.4 ASPH and APO-Macro-Elmarit 60mm f/2.8 ASPH

By LR admin | Published: October 22, 2015

In addition to the SL Typ 601 camera, Leica also announced two new TL lenses (former T mount): Leica Summilux – TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH (equivalent to 50 mm in 35 mm format, available Spring 2016) Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH (equivalent to 90 mm in 35 mm format, available late 2016) “The range of prime lenses is […]

Posted in Leica Lenses, Leica T| Tagged , | 8 Comments