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The new Leica S firmware update will be available on September 16th

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2014

As previously reported few weeks ago, Leica officially announced a major new firmware update 2.4.0.0 for the Leica S (Typ 006), Leica S2/S2-P and all S-lenses that will maximize the performance of the S-System:

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The popular ONA Berlin II and Prince Street bags are now shipping

By LR admin | Published: August 22, 2014

ONA Bags started shipping their popular Berlin II bag together with all of the Prince Street bag models (available in tan, smoke, antique cognac and dark truffle colors). All of the bags are designed to carry a camera, two lenses, an iPad and personal items. The Berlin II is a Leica collaboration bag that features one signature […]

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Leica M 240 price increase coming on September 1st

By LR admin | Published: August 21, 2014

In addition to the new M-P, there is another Leica news today: I just received this email from Leica Store Miami – the price of the black and silver chrome Leica M 240 cameras will go up to $7,250 on September 1, 2014: “Price Increase on Leica M (Typ 240) Leica Camera has announced that effective September 1, 2014 there will […]

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New Leica M-P 240 camera announced

By LR admin | Published: August 21, 2014

Leica Camera announced a new Leica M-P 240 digital rangefinder with few improvements over the basic M 240 model: Scratch resistant display-cover made of sapphire glass Long-lasting readiness to capture due to a large double sized image buffer of 2GB (possible to shoot up to 24 images in full continuous speed of 3 fps) Pure […]

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How about a Leica digital rangefinder without LCD screen?

By LR admin | Published: August 21, 2014

Rumors about a Leica digital rangefinder without LCD screen have been floating for a while, but lately I keep receiving tips from various sources that Leica may actually announce such a camera at Photokina – it will be a special limited edition that will have an ISO dial on back instead of a LCD screen. The camera will […]

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Leica UK announces M part exchange program

By LR admin | Published: August 20, 2014

This just in: Leica UK announces M part exchange program. Here is the full press release:

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Lomography’s new RUSSAR+ 20mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M mount delayed till September

By LR admin | Published: August 18, 2014

The new 20mm f/5.6 RUSSAR+ ART lens for Leica L39 and M mounts from Lomography is delayed and will start shipping in September (was initially scheduled for July): Additional information on this lens and some sample images can be found here and on Lomography’s website.

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