Category Archives: Leica X

Leica X2 firmware update released

By LR admin | Published: June 26, 2012

Firmware update v1.1 for Leica X2 is now available for download. The introduced improvements are: Improved noise as from ISO 1600 Improved automatic white balancing General improvements and performance optimization

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Leica X2 firmware update v1.1 coming soon?

By LR admin | Published: June 25, 2012

A major European website published an article about a new firmware update v1.1 for the Leica X2 (Google translation): “For precious Leica Compact X2 is now a firmware update to version 1.1 are available. The update includes improved noise performance at ISO 1600, an improvement desdes automatic white balance and performance improvements. The firmware update is […]

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Leica X2 now in stock in the US

By LR admin | Published: June 7, 2012

The new Leica X2 is now in stock at B&H: Black Leica X2 Silver Leica X2 Update: B&H sold out, but Dale Photo and Digital has both black and silver Leica X2 cameras in stock.

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Leica M Monochrom, X2 updates

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2012

At some point Leica considered a sliding cover for the LCD on the M Monochrome – this is probably where the early rumors about a M camera without LCD came from. If the M9-M is a success, Leica may implement black and white sensors in other cameras/models. Comparison between Leica M6 with Tri-X film and the new […]

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Leica X2 EVF2 viewfinder is made by Olympus

By LR admin | Published: May 31, 2012

    The Leica X2 EVF2 viewfinder is basically a rebranded Olympus VF-2. You cannot really tell from the press images, but the Leica and Olympus electronic viewfinders are identical and the Olympus VF-2 will work just fine on the new X2 camera. The only difference is that the Olympus VF costs $249, while the Leica VF costs […]

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Poll results: Who is buying the new Leica products?

By LR admin | Published: May 31, 2012

Here are the results from the who is buying the new Leica products poll:

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Leica X1, D-Lux 4 now officially discontinued

By LR admin | Published: May 24, 2012

Leica has officially discontinued the following products: 018-163 V-LUX 30 018-400 X1, Black 018-420 X1, Steel Grey 018-643 D-LUX 4 Accessory Kit w/Battery 018-640 Lithium-Ion Akku Battery 018-658 AC Adapter ACA-DC5 018-663 Digilux w/Li-ion Battery BP-DC 3 013-336 Digilux 2 77E Circular Polarized Filter

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Leica X2 listed for June 6 release

By LR admin | Published: May 23, 2012

Amazon now lists the Leica X2 with a release date of June 6th, 2012.

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