Category Archives: Leica M9

Interview with Leica’s CEO Rudi Spiller (Leica M9)

By LR admin | Published: September 10, 2009

Update: an interview with Stefan Daniel was just posted – the interesting part: a possible Leica M9 firmware update for higher ISO. Joseph Reid had the chance to talk to Leica ‘s CEO Rudi Spiller yesterday, after the unveiling of the M9. Here is the full interview. Did you know that there is a Leica […]

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Already a firmware update for the new Leica M9

By LR admin | Published: September 9, 2009

There is already a Leica M9 firmware update v1.002 available on Leica’s website:

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Leica broadcast videos

By LR admin | Published: September 9, 2009

Update: fulll video from Leica:    

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Leica M9 & Leica X1 links, reviews, etc.

By LR admin | Published: September 9, 2009

I will also be updating those links throughout the day, check back again: Leica M9 test shots: More Leica M9 test shots: Leica M9 – sample images Leica M9 and its full frame competitors – RAW comparison Leica M9 hands-on preview (dpreview) Leica M9 microsite Gizmodo hands on with M9 & X1 H2H First Look: […]

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Live blogging the Leica 09.09.09 event (Leica M9, Leica X1)

By LR admin | Published: September 9, 2009

This post will be updated multiple times today. Just keep hitting the refresh button on this post/page to get the latest. 9:43 – Seal had an early sample of the Leica M9 9:41 – Seal (big Leica fan) is speaking… 9:37 – the third product is the S2… false alarm… no R10 9:35 – introducing […]

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Official Leica M9 and Leica X1 US prices and final details

By LR admin | Published: September 8, 2009

I guess the live blogging will start a little bit earlier. The latest rumors: Leica M9: $6,995 msp ships September, will not need uv-ir, will use regular m8 accessories. Leica X1: $1,995 msp ships January. The Leica X1 is AF, has VR, 12mp cmos sensor and available with optional viewfinder, ever ready case, grip etc.

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Do we know everything about tomorrow? No!

By LR admin | Published: September 8, 2009

Leica AG just posted this on twitter: Make sure you register for the webcast tomorrow – here is the link or just visit LeicaRumors tomorrow at 9:00 am (EST), I will have live coverage/updates from the broadcast. I like their sense of humor 🙂

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Leica X1 creates more excitement than the Leica M9? (poll)

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2009

Based on the online discussions, it seems that the expected Leica X1 camera creates more buzz than the full frame Leica M9. Here are some polls to set the record straight: Which of the expected Leica cameras you find more exciting? (leicarumors.com)(polling) Are you planing on buying any of the new Leica cameras? (leicarumors.com)(opinion) I […]

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