New Leica M Typ 262 entry level camera officially announced

By LR admin | Published: November 19, 2015

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Today Leica Camera announced their new entry level Leica M Typ 262 digital rangefinder. The new M model is basically the “light” or the “M-E” version of the current M Typ 240. The main differences compared to the M 240 model are:

  • no video
  • no LiveView
  • 100g lighter (body made top plate made of durable aluminum)
  • smaller Leica red dot logo
  • quieter shutter compared to the M 240
  • the camera’s menu consists only of two pages
  • body design closer to the M9
  • Price: € 5,500/£4,050 (incl. VAT), $5,195 in the US

Pre-order links:

Shipping starts on November 25th. Sample photos can be found here. Additional pictures, details and press text:

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New Leica M Typ 240 à la carte program announced

By LR admin | Published: November 19, 2015

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Leica Camera announced new digital M à la carte program. The frame selector is optional and can simulate up to six different focal lengths. The video recording feature is also optional. The LCD can be covered with “Gorilla” or sapphire glass. Engravings and strap customizations are also possible. Three different body finishes are available (black chrome, silver chrome and black lacquered) with multiple leather combinations:
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More possible combinations and the press release after the break:

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Leica M Typ 262 entry level digital rangefinder to be announced in one hour

By LR admin | Published: November 19, 2015

Leica M Typ 262 camera
Update: the new Leica M is now officially announced.

The mystery announcement I mentioned yesterday will be for a new Leica M Typ 262 entry level digital rangefinder that will be announced in 1 hour. Here are the specs:

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Stay tuned for an interesting surprise tomorrow…

By LR admin | Published: November 18, 2015

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Stay tuned for an interesting surprise tomorrow… this is all I know for now.

Update: the new Leica M is now officially announced.

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Adobe released Lightroom CC 2015.3 / 6.3 with Leica SL support

By LR admin | Published: November 17, 2015

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Update: Adobe Camera Raw 9.3 is now also available: Windows | Mac.

Adobe released Lightroom CC 2015.3 / 6.3 with support for the Leica SL (Typ 601) camera. The new version fixes also several bugs, including the instability, functionality and performance issues introduced in Lightroom CC 2015.2.x/6.2.x.

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Rumors of a new Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH lens are back

By LR admin | Published: November 17, 2015

New Leica Summicron-M 28mm f:2 ASPH lens
I received some information that Leica is preparing to release a new, updated Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH lens. The new version will be wider, with a newly designed metal lens hood and will take E49 filters. A new Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH lens was introduced back in 2012 as part of a Leica M9-P “Meister Camera” limited edition set:

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Leica M Typ 262 camera registered in Russia and South Korea

By LR admin | Published: November 16, 2015

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A new Leica M Typ 262 camera was registered for certifications (Wi-Fi most likely) in Russia and South Korea. I believe it is still too early to see a new Leica M body – I expect the official announcement to be in the second half of 2016.

Via Digicame-info

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Leica SL Typ 601 camera LOG gamma problems reported

By LR admin | Published: November 15, 2015

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Some LOG gamma issues with the Leica SL Typ 601 camera were reported online:

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