Today Leica Camera announced their new entry level Leica M Typ 262 digital rangefinder. The new M model is basically the “light” or the “M-E” version of the current M Typ 240. The main differences compared to the M 240 model are: no video no LiveView 100g lighter (body made top plate made of durable aluminum) smaller Leica red dot […]
Leica Camera announced new digital M à la carte program. The frame selector is optional and can simulate up to six different focal lengths. The video recording feature is also optional. The LCD can be covered with “Gorilla” or sapphire glass. Engravings and strap customizations are also possible. Three different body finishes are available (black […]
Update: the new Leica M is now officially announced. The mystery announcement I mentioned yesterday will be for a new Leica M Typ 262 entry level digital rangefinder that will be announced in 1 hour. Here are the specs:
Stay tuned for an interesting surprise tomorrow… this is all I know for now. Update: the new Leica M is now officially announced.
Update: Adobe Camera Raw 9.3 is now also available: Windows | Mac. Adobe released Lightroom CC 2015.3 / 6.3 with support for the Leica SL (Typ 601) camera. The new version fixes also several bugs, including the instability, functionality and performance issues introduced in Lightroom CC 2015.2.x/6.2.x.
I received some information that Leica is preparing to release a new, updated Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH lens. The new version will be wider, with a newly designed metal lens hood and will take E49 filters. A new Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH lens was introduced back in 2012 as part of a Leica M9-P “Meister Camera” limited edition set:
A new Leica M Typ 262 camera was registered for certifications (Wi-Fi most likely) in Russia and South Korea. I believe it is still too early to see a new Leica M body – I expect the official announcement to be in the second half of 2016. Via Digicame-info
