Leica issued a service advisory for using Monochrom Typ 246 DNG files in Apple’s Photos App

By LR admin | Published: May 12, 2015

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Leica issued a service advisory for a compatibility issue with the new Monochrom Typ 246 camera when using DNG files in Apple’s Photos App:

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Leica Fotopark updated with comments and notifications

By LR admin | Published: May 12, 2015

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Leica introduced two new features in Fotopark (their cloud service for photographers):

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Cambo Actus AC-785 bayonet kit for Leica M-mount is now available

By LR admin | Published: May 11, 2015

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The Cambo Actus AC-785 bayonet kit for Leica M-mount is now available online (initially introduced last year) – it is used to hold a Leica M-mount camera and mounts to the Actus view camera:

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The TAAB lens focus tab

By LR admin | Published: May 10, 2015

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Few days ago I received the first prototype of the TAAB lens focus tab – it allows you to add a Leica M style focusing to pretty much any lens:

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I currently do not own any M lenses without a focusing tab, but you can see how the rubber band looks on the 50mm Summilux lens:

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The new Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 camera is scheduled to start shipping in “mid May”

By LR admin | Published: May 7, 2015


The new Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 camera is scheduled to start shipping in “mid May” according to this product listing at B&H:

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A “regular” Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens to be available soon

By LR admin | Published: May 6, 2015

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A year ago Leica announced a new Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens that was part of a new limited edition camera set. There is a very good chance that the same Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens will soon be available as a “regular” lens – take a look at the pictures attached to this post:

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All Leica cameras now come with the new Adobe Lightroom 6

By LR admin | Published: May 5, 2015

Leica cameras now come with the new Adobe Lightroom 6
All Leica cameras now come with a standalone license for the new Adobe Lightroom 6. Here is the email Leica sent out today:

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Leica MP gold People’s Republic of China 60 years commemorative edition camera

By LR admin | Published: May 5, 2015

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Leica Store San Francisco has a rare Leica MP gold People’s Republic of China 60 years commemorative edition camera for sale at $49995. The full set of the same model sold for over $85k back in 2013. Here is the camera description from the product listing:

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