DxO has released new updates of DxO OpticsPro (v10.5.4), DxO FilmPack (v5.5.4) and DxO ViewPoint (v2.5.13) for both Mac and Windows with support for the Leica Q (typ 116) and Leica SL cameras. More details can be found here. All three DxO software packages (DxO Elite Edition Collection) are currently $60 off.
A limited quantity of new Leica Q (Typ 116) cameras are currently for sale on eBay for $3,899 (regular price: $4,250) – they come with free shipping and include a 32GB SanDisk memory card. These are most likely grey market model that don’t come with US warranty, instead they have “3 years seller warranty with authorized repair center“.
We already saw a glimpse of the Leica Q DxOMark test score few days ago. The full test results are now available online:
While doing a post for PhotoRumors, I noticed that DxOMark published the first test scores from the Leica Q Typ 116 camera (comparing it to the Sony RX1R II):
Leica Camera released firmware update version 1.1 for the Q Typ 116 camera. Here is the list of improvements and bug fixes:
The latest Silkypix version 6.0.23/6.1.23 has now added support for the Leica Q Typ 116 camera. Update: the new Iridient Developer 3.0.5 update now supports the Leica S (Typ 007) camera.
Leica camera released a new version 1.1 of their Leica Q app for iPhones and iPads with added support for iOS9. Download links: iPhone | iPad.
Arte Di Mano is now selling leather skin for the Leica Q camera (see their eBay store). The leather skin is attached to the camera with a 3M adhesive film that can easily be removed later. Additional pictures from the different leather/color options available:
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