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New versions of Leica Image Shuttle software released

By LR admin | Published: July 10, 2010

To download the latest v1.0 (PC) & v1.0.2 (Mac) of Leica Image Shuttle remote control software for Leica S2, you will have to login to the Leica Owners’ area.

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Firmware 2.005 for Leica M8 & M8.2 now available online

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2010

The new firmware 2.005 for Leica M8 and M8.2 can be now downloaded from Leica’s website. What’s fixed: Resolving the error message “Shutter fault”: When shooting in C-Mode (Continuous) or taking several pictures consecutively in S-Mode (Single), the message “Shutter Fault” may appear on the display. Additional notes: After updating to the new 2.005 firmware the […]

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Likea MPH – a replica pinhole camera

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2010

I am not sure if this is really legal, but Likea MPH is a replica pinhole camera of the Leica MP and sells online for $19.95: “Everything you need is in the box bar film, a little glue or tape and the pinhole element. Honor tradition by cutting your own from a pop can. MPH […]

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Leica M9, X1 now in stock

By LR admin | Published: July 7, 2010

A black Leica M9 and one Leica X1 are currently in stock at the Leica Store in Palm Beach (phone: 561.253.2606, email: [email protected]).

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Leica cameras collection goes on auction in Melbourne, Australia

By LR admin | Published: July 7, 2010

The Dr. Dinesh Parekh Camera Collection will go on auction Sunday 18 July 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Many old Leica cameras will be part of the auction: “Most top names feature in this collection, including about 50 examples of the in-demand Leica range, mainly from the period 1920 to 1970. Most are priced from $200 to […]

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Oskar Barnack Award 2010 slideshow

By LR admin | Published: July 7, 2010

The best awarded portfolios of the Oskar Barnack Award 2010 organized by Leica Camera (slideshow):

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Panasonic LX5 coming soon with m4/3 sensor?

By LR admin | Published: July 6, 2010

Rumors surfaced today of a new Panasonic point and shoot camera with m4/3 sensor, fixed 3x zoom Leica lens (starting from 24mm f/2.0 on the wide angle) and some kind of a built-in optical rangefinder with wide and tele markings. They also mentioned that Leica will release their own version of the same camera for Photokina. […]

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