Category Archives: Leica SL

Leica SL Typ 601 firmware update 3.2 released

By LR admin | Published: April 30, 2018

Leica released the previously promised firmware update 3.2 for the Leica SL Typ 601 camera (link to Leica download page). Here is the changelog:

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Converting Leica images using the new Adobe Camera Raw monochrome profiles

By LR admin | Published: April 25, 2018

Converting Leica images using the new Adobe Camera Raw monochrome profiles by Michael Letchford (website | flickr): Converting Leica images using the new Adobe Camera Raw monochrome profiles Up until very recently my favourite way to make a monochrome image conversion was to use Adobe Camera Raw to process the colour RAW file, then transfer […]

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Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16–35 f/3.5–4.5 ASPH lens additional coverage

By LR admin | Published: April 10, 2018

Norbert Windecker published the first review of the new Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16–35 f/3.5–4.5 ASPH lens that was announced yesterday: “I would like to attach a point at the end. The topic autofocus. This is similar to that of the 24-90. He is fast and quiet. Only in the infinite range of landscape shots he sometimes zips around a bit. […]

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Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens officially announced

By LR admin | Published: April 9, 2018

The previously rumored Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16–35 f/3.5–4.5 ASPH lens is now officially announced. The lens MTF charts can be found here. The US price is $5,495. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo, Adorama, Leica Store Miami, Popflash. A new firmware update for the Leica SL will also be released on April 23rd – see details in the attached […]

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Pictures of the new Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: April 6, 2018

Some Leica stores have already uploaded pictures of the upcoming Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens that is rumored to be announced on Monday, April 9th:

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New Leica L-mount related announcement coming on June 14th

By LR admin | Published: April 2, 2018

We can expect something new and interesting in June this year (most likely June 14yh) from the Leica L-mount (SL/CL/TL) – this is what Dr. Kaufmann said in the LL interview I reported last week. Apparently the L-mount has much more potential that we currently see/know about (watch at the 23:29 mark from the interview):

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Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens to be announced in a week

By LR admin | Published: March 31, 2018

As I already reported a few months ago, the new Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens is going to be announced in April. I believe the official release will be on or around April 9th, 2018. Shipping should start in late April. The price is expected to be between $5,000-$6,000. The weight […]

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