DxOMark published their test results from the Leica SL Typ 601 camera – as you can see the SL offers a slightly better dynamic range compared to the M 240 and the Q, something Louis mentioned in his SL review: Leica seems to have set up the SL sensor to offer better dynamic range around base […]
The Leica Oskar Barnack Awards will be returning in 2016. Photographers can submit their applications and projects at www.leica-oskar-barnack-award.com for the chance to win one of several prizes, amounting to a total cash value of over €80,000. Entry for the 2016 Leica Oskar Barnack Awards begins on March 1, 2016 and runs through April 15, 2016. Full […]
Lomography announced a new Jupiter3+ 1.5/50 lens for L39 and M mounts. Technical information: Focal Length: 50mm Aperture: f/1.5 – 1/22 Lens Mount: L39, includes Leica M- mount adapter M-mount Adapter Frame Line Triggering: 50mm frame line Rangefinder Coupling: Yes Minimum image circle: 44mm Field of view : 46 degrees Flange distance: 28.8mm (L39 mount) 27.8mm (M mount) […]
There is a new project on Kickstarter from ExperimentalOptics for a 42mm and 50mm f/0.75 lenses for Leica M cameras. Read all the details here: “The most challenging endeavour when making a new lens is, well, the lens, its optical construction. Experts on supercomputers can spend years calculating the perfect formulae, and the faster the […]
Today Leica announced a new X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera (already in stock). The main features and specs are: Waterproof up to 15 meter/49 feet Shockproof to falls from 4′ / 1.2m high Dustproof to protect the internal components of the camera Integrated UW protective glass filter 35mm lens with manual focus ring […]
Overstock.com now has a ton of Leica gear for sale on their website. The price are completely out of whack – the M 262 for example is more expensive ($6,972.99 vs. $5,195) but the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens is cheaper ($6,719.99 vs. $7,260). The Noctilux is also cheaper ($9,181.99 vs. $9,675.60)
Macphun released Aurora HDR Pro v1.2 with support for the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) camera. The new version also brings support for Photos for Mac extensions, better RAW file handling for a variety of cameras and improved performance when used as a plug-in to Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Additional information can be found here.
