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New Leica M9 firmware update to fix SD card compatibility issues

By LR admin | Published: October 11, 2011

Leica issued a third update on the M9 / SD card compatibility issue. It seems that they have isolated the problem and a new firmware for the Leica M9 will be released for testing in few weeks:

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Swire Hotels introduces Leica House Collection Photography Project

By LR admin | Published: October 11, 2011

Press Release 6th October, 2011 – (London) – Following the initiatives of working with local creative talent, Swire Hotels House Collection: The Opposite House, Beijing and The Upper House Hong Kong have collaborated with Leica camera, commissioning four local photographers, two from each of the respective cities to photograph the properties with the themes of […]

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Leica M10 wish list

By LR admin | Published: October 9, 2011

A reader sent me his Leica M10 wish list. What is yours? 1. M-mount remains 100% backwards compatible. Recessed contacts allow newer lenses to report aperture setting and to allow automatic aperture control from the body. No Autofocus. 2. Live view for critical focusing, telephoto, extension tubes and macro. New Macro lenses on the way. 3. Body changes […]

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New Leica M9 Titanium in stock for $35k

By LR admin | Published: October 8, 2011

Amazon currently has a new Leica M9 Titan in stock for $34,999.00. Few months ago eBay had several M9T for sale, but it seems they are all gone now. Like anything else from Leica, this listing won’t last long.

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Will Fuji use Leica’s M mount for their upcoming mirrorless camera?

By LR admin | Published: October 7, 2011

Two days ago Fujifilm announced their plans for a new mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses. The new X system camera will be a “premium” camera” with “resolution and low noise that will surpass the 35mm full size sensor”. There were some speculations that Fuji may actually use Leica’s M mount for their upcoming mirrorless camera (FYI: […]

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Leica Italy 24×36 project

By LR admin | Published: October 7, 2011

Leica Italy is currently running a photographic contest (in English) in order to find 24 photographers that will get an assignment to take 36 pictures of their hometown using a Leica X1. The voting is done through Facebook “Likes”. The terms and conditions can be found here (open only to Italian citizens). Thanks Alfonso!

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New Leica store could be coming to Mexico

By LR admin | Published: October 7, 2011

A new Leica store could be coming in Mexico (probably Mexico City) in the next few months. The store will probably be managed by Film Mates Mexico which is part of the Themates Group.

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