Leica now allows all customers who purchase a LEICA C-LUX 3 or LEICA D-LUX 4 free product registration. Once registered, the standard two year warranty is extended to three years from date of purchase.
While you are there check the new Leica compact website.
First I though this was a typo, but it is not: the new Samsung T929 cell phone will have an 8MP Leica camera with build-in video recording options. No word so far on what exactly will be made by Leica (lens?). Here are some pics:
Via Electronista
“Killeen police can now photograph and collect measurements of a crime scene with one scan with the newly acquired Leica ScanStation 2 laser scanner. In essence this machine will freeze the scene in time and allow investigators to come back to it again and again to look for clues…” (Source)
Here is the video for this news with an example of the Leica scan.
Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/967355235
Dale Photo & Digital is pleased to host a live online webinar with Justin Stailey, technical product specialist for Leica. Justin will present in-depth information on all the new Leica products including:
The upcoming Leica S2 37.5MP Pro-format DSLR and S-System lenses
The M8.2 digital rangefinder
The new M lenses:
21mm Summilux-M f/1.4 ASPH
24mm Summilux-M f/1.4 ASPH
24mm Elmar-M f/3.8 ASPH
50mm Noctilux-M f/0.95 ASPH
The outstanding Pradovit D-1200 HD digital projector
Please note that due to time constraints and the number of attendees, Justin will not be able to answer live questions. We encourage you to submit any questions you may have ahead of time using the “Questions & Comments” section of the registration form. This way, Justin can focus on the topics that are of most interest. Please submit your questions no later than Nov. 9th.
I came across this interesting cable release solution for D-Lux 4 owners:
You can see how this looks on a Leica D-Lux 4 here. The product can be purchased here.
