Leica Camera and Pmdtechnologies announce a strategic technology cooperation to offer optimized lenses for 3D sensor solutions

By LR admin | Published: February 26, 2018


LEICA CAMERA AND PMDTECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCE A STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION TO OFFER OPTIMIZED LENSES FOR 3D SENSOR SOLUTIONS

In context of the Mobile World Congress Leica Camera AG and Pmdtechnologies AG, the leading fabless IC supplier of high-performance Time-of-Flight (ToF) depth sensing solutions, today announced a strategic alliance to jointly develop and market 3D sensing camera solutions for mobile devices.

The partnership utilizes the core competencies of both companies to develop optimized lenses for the specific requirements of 3D depth sensing solutions. With tailor-made optics the partners address the increasing demand especially from the mobile device segment for highly efficient lenses with compact dimensions. The spatial proximity of the two companies allows a particularly fast and efficient coordination during development, testing and optimization of the lenses for the 3D sensor systems.

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The new Leica SF 60 flash and SF C1 wireless flash controller now listed online

By LR admin | Published: February 26, 2018


The previously rumored new SF 60 system flash unit (flash guide number of 60) and SF C1 wireless flash controller are now listed on Leica’s website. The new flash system will be presented to the public for the first time at the 2018 WPPI show that starts in Las Vegas today (conference for Wedding and Portrait Photography). The official product launch will be in April. Here are the details:

Update: the new Leica products are rebadged Nissin i60a flash and Air10s controller.

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More Leica Q limited edition cameras

By LR admin | Published: February 26, 2018




 
 

 

After the Snow, Australia, Silver Anodized, Store SF, Nikki Sixx, Titanium, Ginza Six, Ostrich Style, Carbon, Safari South Korea, Safari Japan, Dubai Store, Leica Q Globe-Trotter, Khaki, Panda and Indonesia Leica Q Typ 116 limited edition cameras, we have two new Q special editions. The first one is the Leica Q Purple (announced in Korea):



Next is the Leica Q Red Silver special edition (announced in Singapore):

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The Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens is coming soon

By LR admin | Published: February 25, 2018


A quick update on the Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens – the official release is expected in April and shipping should start in May):

  • Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH (coming in late 2018)
  • Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH (coming in late 2018)
  • Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH (available for pre-order)
  • Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH (available for pre-order)
  • Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH (in stock now)
  • Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH (in stock now)
  • Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 (in stock now)
  • Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH (coming in April 2018)
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Only one in stock: Leica M Typ 262 red anodized finish camera

By LR admin | Published: February 23, 2018

 
The limited edition Leica M Typ 262 red anodized finish camera is now in stock at Amazon US (the camera is sold out everywhere);

Additional information on the Leica M Typ 262 red anodized finish camera can be found here.

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Leica M9 sensor test data added at PhotonsToPhotos

By LR admin | Published: February 22, 2018


PhotonsToPhotos added test data for the Leica M9 camera to their database where you can now compare the dynamic range vs. ISO setting between different camera models and manufacturers on this page. Here are a few screenshots (click for larger view):

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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH lens now shipping (part 2)

By LR admin | Published: February 22, 2018


A reader received his Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH lens from B&H Photo and sent me a few pictures of the new lens including a side-by-side comparison with the Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH:

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