Category Archives: Leica T

Firmware update version 1.55 for Leica T (Typ 701) camera now available

The new firmware update version 1.55 for the Leica T (Typ 701) camera I reported last week is now officially available for download on Leica’s website. The only addition in this release is the full compatibility with the new APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm/f2.8 ASPH lens.

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Leica APO Macro-Elmarit TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH lens officially announced

Pictures of the Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH lens have been floating online since October last year. Today Leica officially announced the lens (this also explains the rumored TL firmware update I reported few days ago). The US price is $2,995 (UK price: £1,800 incl. VAT). Pre-orders are now open at: B&H | Leica Store Miami. […]

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Leica Camera to announce a new firmware update version 1.55 for the Leica T (Typ 701) camera

In the next few days Leica Camera is rumored to announce a new firmware update version 1.55 for the Leica T (Typ 701) mirrorless camera that will contain full compatibility and AF performance improvements for the Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH lens.

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Leica T camera listed as discontinued, new model expected to be announced next month

The silver Leica T camera is already listed as discontinued at B&H (refurbished models still available) and is out of stock in many Leica retailers: The black version is currently deeply discounted: $1099 vs. the original price of over $1,600. A new Leica T model (with code name “8854”) is already rumored to be announced next […]

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Leica T camera user interface concept

Check out this Leica T user interface concept from Anton Repponen:

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The code name “8854” could be for a new Leica T camera

A new Leica camera under the code name “8854” was already registered at the Indonesian Communication Agency and was recently also spotted at the Taiwan Radio Certification Authority (NCC). The interesting part in the second listing is that the new camera will use the Leica BP-DC13 battery and the Leica BC-DC13 battery charger – both are currently used by the Leica […]

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Leica digiscoping set at discounted prices

Leica Camera AG presents a new, innovative all-inclusive solution in the digiscoping sector that transforms wildlife photography into an incomparable and shareable experience. From June 2016, Leica will be offering exceptionally attractive digiscoping packages at unbeatable discounted prices. The packages contain one of the proven Leica APO-Televid spotting scopes, a Leica T camera, a Leica […]

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Firmware update version 1.5.1 for Leica T released

Leica released firmware update version 1.5.1 for the Leica T camera that includes only one bug fix: Lost connection to the camera while using Leica App with Visoflex attached solved

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