Category Archives: Leica M

Leica M digital rangefinder

New firmware updates for Leica M/M-P Typ 240, Typ 262, Monochrom Typ 246 released

Today Leica announced firmware updates for the following cameras: Leica M/M-P (Typ 240): Firmware Version 2.0.3.0 Leica M (Typ 262): Firmware Version 1.0.0.6 Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246): Firmware Version 1.0.1.0 Lust of new improvements in the latest firmware update:

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Leica M-P and T limited edition cameras for Leica Store Frankfurt

Leica Camera AG announced two special edition cameras (Leica M-P and Leica T) exclusively for the Leica Store in Frankfurt:

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The latest Leica rumors: new M camera without LCD screen, tilt shift SL lenses

The latest Leica rumors: On March 10th (not 100% sure about the exact date), Leica is rumored to announce a new M camera similar to the M Edition 60 (still available in stock today): there will be no red dot on the front and no LCD screen on the back (only an ISO dial). I don’t think this new version […]

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New Subal underwater housing for Leica M cameras

Check out this new Leica M camera underwater housing from Subal. The price is €5,500. No technical information is available at that point. From their Facebook page: SUBAL at the 47th BOOT Show in Dusseldorf announces proudly the new system of the LEICA M housing. This housing allows you to use Leica lenses, Voigtländer lenses […]

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The Year of The M

The Year of The M by Louis Ferreira (http://500px.com/LouisFerreira) Like many Leica faithful, I’m an M fan first. It’s one of the only cameras I have ever owned that compels me to get out and shoot. It’s also due for updating in the immediate future and I think we can make some predictions from the […]

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AMS acquires CMOSIS, the designer of the Leica M 240 sensor

CMOSIS, the designer of the sensor inside the Leica M Typ 240 camera, was acquired by AMS. Back in 2013 CMOSIS was purchased by the private equity firm TA Associates. Here is the press release:

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The new Leica M à la carte website is now live (beta version)

Together with the new M Typ 262, yesterday Leica Camera announced also a new digital M à la carte program. Several readers asked me for the new à la carte website. The official configurator is not yet active, but you can access the beta version located at a-la-carte-configurator.leica-camera.com (for now only in German, pricing in EUR): You can also leave […]

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New Leica M Typ 240 à la carte program announced

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 […]

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