Leica SL Typ 601 firmware update 3.2 released

By LR admin | Published: April 30, 2018


Leica released the previously promised firmware update 3.2 for the Leica SL Typ 601 camera (link to Leica download page). Here is the changelog:

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Offline for a few days

By LR admin | Published: April 30, 2018


I will be traveling in the next few days and will have limited Internet connectivity. My coverage of the latest Leica news and rumors could be delayed. You can always check the Leica M10 Camera and Leica Lenses Facebook groups for some interesting discussions and photographs.

All Leica M3 tins and red aluminum M-mount caps orders will be shipped on May 10th.

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Confirmed: Leica M-D Typ 262 camera now discontinued

By LR admin | Published: April 29, 2018


A few days ago I reported that the Leica M-D Typ 262 camera is no longer in production. B&H just updated their product listing and the Leica M-D Typ 262 camera is now labeled as discontinued:

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New: Leica MP Terry OʼNeill limited edition set

By LR admin | Published: April 28, 2018


Leica Camera UK announced a new Leica MP limited edition set (with a Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens) created in collaboration with photographer Terry OʼNeill. Only 35 sets will be produced. Shipping will start on May 17th, 2018. The price is £10,500 including VAT (around $14,500).

Press release:

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New Leica 1546 camera registered in Asia

By LR admin | Published: April 28, 2018


A new Leica camera was registered in Asia under the code name 1546. The new model will have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth installed. The camera will have the same radio parts as the Panasonic TX2 and Panasonic GX7 and it will use a new ACA-DC 16-E power adapter. The Leica 1546 will be manufactured by Panasonic AVC Networks Xiamen Co., Ltd. in China. This indicated that the new 1546 will most likely be one of the Panasonic rebadged cameras – most likely a new Leica D-Lux since the current D-Lux model was announced back in 2014.

Some websites report that Panasonic will be producing a new version of the full frame mirrorless Leica SL – this information is completely wrong because the current Leica SL (Typ 601) camera is made in Germany and I do not expect to be replaced any time soon (see this and this post):

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Reminder: Leica price increase coming in the US on May 1st

By LR admin | Published: April 26, 2018


Just a reminder that Leica will increase their prices in the US on May 1st. If you were planning on purchasing some new Leica equipment, now is the time to contact one of our US sponsors:

Here is the new 2018 Leica price list:

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Leica Q2 trademark registered in Europe

By LR admin | Published: April 26, 2018


Leica has registered the Leica Q2 trademark in Europe. You can see the details of the application at tmdb.eu (click the screenshot above for larger view):

The German trademark for Q2 (Word) was filed on 29.09.2017 for goods and services in class(es) 9 at the German Patent and Trademark Office (GPTO). The current status of the trademark DE302017109928 Q2 is ‘application’.

The Japanese website Nokishita reports about another registration for a new Leica camera (unknown model number) with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The camera will have the same radio parts as the Panasonic TX2 and Panasonic GX7.

Back in 2012, Leica trademarked the “M11” name.

Via PhotoRumors

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