Category Archives: Leica T

New firmware update coming for the Leica T type 701 camera, beta testers wanted

By LR admin | Published: September 10, 2014

The LUF is currently looking for beta testers for a new Leica T type 701 firmware update. The last Leica T firmware 1.1 was released in May, 2014.

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All you need to know about the new products Leica is rumored to introduce at Photokina

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2014

First, a quick disclaimer: I have no idea what Leica will announce at Photokina – I have collected the information in this post from previous rumors, leaks and interviews (this is an updated version of this post). Here it is, the big list of rumored/expected Leica products that will be announced at Photokina: Leica M […]

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Epson Ultimicron EVF used in the Leica T camera’s Visoflex

By LR admin | Published: July 7, 2014

The Leica Visoflex electronic viewfinder ($595) for the new Leica T camera is based on the Epson Ultimicron EVF which offers 2.36-million dot resolution:

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The black Leica T Typ 701 camera is now shipping

By LR admin | Published: July 5, 2014

The black Leica T Typ 701 mirrorless camera is now shipping and is currently in stock at Leica Store Palm Beach, Camera West and PopFlash. Check also availability at the Leica Store Miami, B&H, Adorama and Amazon.

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Wooden protector for Leica T camera

By LR admin | Published: June 25, 2014

A wooden protector for your Leica T We’re excited to announce our new Miniot case for Leica T, carved out of a single block of the finest wood. Tightly modeled around its contours, the Miniot case adds a natural feel and a grand style to your Leica T! The Leica T and the Miniot case: […]

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Leica’s official response to AppCam’s allegations

By LR admin | Published: June 12, 2014

This is the official response I received from Leica Camera on the allegations that the new T mirrorless camera was somehow based on the AppCam OS concept:

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Did Leica take the idea for the new T camera interface from AppCam?

By LR admin | Published: June 9, 2014

Few days ago I received an email from AppCam where the founder Jürgen Habenstein claims that he presented the AppCam OS to Leica Camera, but the company was not interested in implementing their touchscreen OS solution (which at that stage I believe is just a prototype). Two years later, Leica announced their T mirrorless camera with a similar […]

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Leica T camera now in stock

By LR admin | Published: May 30, 2014

The Leica T type 701 mirrorless camera is now shipping and is currently in stock at Amazon. For additional details on the new camera, check the previous Leica T coverage. Don’t forget also to download the latest firmware version 1.1.

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