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Leica Camera announces S-Magazine iPad application

By LR admin | Published: December 15, 2011

Leica Camera released a new iPad app called “S-Magazine” that showcases the latest work by professional photographers using the Leica S system. The app can be downloaded on iTunes.

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The latest firmware version 1.176 is also applicable to the M9 Titanium

By LR admin | Published: December 14, 2011

I received a confirmation from Leica Camera that the latest M9 firmware version 1.176 will also work on Leica M9 Titanium cameras. The reason for the initial confusion was that Leica does not lists any firmware updates for the M9-T on their website.

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Three new Leica Summilux-C cinema lenses

By LR admin | Published: December 11, 2011

In addition to the new Zeiss cinema lenses, the December issue of Film and Digital Times revealed also three new prime Leica cinema lenses: Summilux-C 16, 29, and 65mm. This will expand the existing set of Leica cinema lenses to eleven different focal lengths: 16, 18, 21, 25, 29, 35, 40, 50, 65, 75 and 100 mm. The new lenses […]

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Leica V-Lux 3 now available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2011

The new Leica V-Lux 3 camera is now available for pre-order at our sponsors Adorama, Dale Photo and Popflash.

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Leica V-Lux 3 camera is now officially announced

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2011

The new Leica V-Lux 3 camera ($949) is now official: Solms, Germany (December 8, 2011) – Leica Camera AG presents the Leica V-Lux 3, a new compact digital camera with an extensive range of features. The camera is extremely versatile, making it ideal for almost all photographic situations. For photographers shooting landscapes, architecture, sport, travel, portraits or […]

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The new Leica V-lux 3 leaks on Leica Russia

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2011

As I already mentioned back in September, the Leica V-Lux 3 camera is expected to be announced before the end of the year. Today Leica Russia published a blog post about the new V-Lux 3. The post is now removed, but you can still access the images online.  The camera will be identical to the Panasonic FZ150 and it will […]

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“The Thumbie” is a cheaper alternative to ThumbsUp

By LR admin | Published: December 7, 2011

“The Thumbie” is a cheaper thumb rest alternative to the ThumbsUp from Matchtechnical for Leica M8/M9 rangefinders: “Made for the amateur or working professional the M8 M9 the ‘Thumbie’ has been designed to offer a secure grip while maintaining all the features of the camera and keeping them easily accessible. It is made from solid brass yet weighs only 13gms […]

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