Leica CL firmware update version 3.1 released


Today Leica released firmware update version 3.1 for the Leica CL mirrorless camera with several performance improvements:

  • AF/AE lock added to FN menu – The AF and AE lock function allows you to lock your focus or exposure settings separately as you recompose your shot.
  • Manual video exposure mode added – Allows you to select and change aperture while filming.
  • Movable zoom position of the magnified live view in manual focus modeFocus manually and compose the shot at the same time.
  • Focus Peaking sensitivity added to menu – Two sensitivity modes for focus peaking are now available.
  • Touch AF generally on/off for different AF Modes – The touch AF functionality can now generally be either activated or deactivated – regardless the preferred AF mode (excluding multi field AF and face detection).
  • EVF Brightness adjustment added to menu – You can now adjust the brightness of the EVF in10 steps.
  • 4K video file size limitation lifted – Until now, the 4K video files where limited up to 4GB. This is limitation is lifted.
  • Auto ISO behavior – The new auto ISO has the priority to create a correct exposure.
  • Menu item WLAN is renamed to Leica FOTOS
  • L-Mount lenses can be updated via separate lens update file

Additional information on the Leica CL firmware update can be found at RedDotForum:

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Leica Camera USA announces Leica Women Foto Project (giving away $10K and Leica Q2 camera to three female photographers)


Leica Camera USA announces the Leica Women Foto Project – a platform designed to support diversity and inclusion in photography through ongoing programs and a new photography award. The award calls for photographers looking to pursue a long-term project to submit entries beginning today, July 22nd. The three recipients of the award will be announced on October 16th. Each will receive a cash price of $10,000 to be used exclusively on a long-term photo project, in addition to a one year loan of a Leica Q2, which will be passed down to the next generation of winners, as well as a replacement camera to permanently add to their photography kits.

Applicants are requested to submit:

  • A series of 10 images taken with any camera made on any digital or film camera of any make, model or brand, with at least 4 images created between 2018-19
  • A 500-word proposal describing their personal project, its relevance in today’s social climate and detail of how the funds will be allocated

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8 different Zeiss lenses for Leica M-mount are now up to $229 off in the US


Eight different Zeiss lenses (two colors each) for Leica M-mount are now on sale in the US (up to $229 off) – see the details at Adorama and B&H Photo (the prices should be reflected at Amazon as well). Here is the list of discounted Zeiss M-mount lenses:

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Leica Shop Vienna




During my last trip to Europe, I had the chance to visit the Leica Shop in Vienna – a must-see for every Leica fan (sorry for the iPhone pictures):

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The MS Optics Vario Prasma 50mm f/1.5 lens is now available in different colors



The new MS Optics Vario Prasma 50mm f/1.5 lens is now available also in different colors (the new colored metal M-mount lens caps would be a perfect fit):

More MS Optics lenses can be found here. MS Optics lenses can be purchased at:

 

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Blackpaint – Gold – Green 🤗😊

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The new 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1 red limited edition “Red Dragon” lens for Leica M-mount




Some additional pictures of the new 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1 red limited edition “Red Dragon” lens for Leica M-mount:

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Leica digest

→ This red-painted Leica M3 camera needs a red M-mount body cap.


→ Exclusive deal: ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 for half price.


Tekiac half-case for Leica Q2 review (link to official website).

The latest Leica-related videos are next:

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