Leica Rumors

Confirmed: Leica to release a firmware update for the TL2 and Visoflex issue this Friday

By LR admin | Published: July 26, 2017

Lcameras.com confirmed on their Facebook page that Leica will release a firmware update for the TL2 and Visoflex issue this Friday:

“This Friday 28.07.2017 Leica will issue TL2 firmware update which will resolve the issue with Visoflex viewfinder.”

Leica is expected to release a firmware update for the Leica TL2 and Visoflex issue this Friday

By LR admin | Published: July 25, 2017

Leica is expected to release a fix (firmware update?) for the Leica TL2 and Visoflex issue this Friday. Stay tuned for additional information. This also means that the Leica TL2 will start shipping again soon – check availability at one of our sponsors:

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Andreas Kaufmann’s personal dream is a “true Leica phone”

By LR admin | Published: July 25, 2017

In an interview with CNBC Andreas Kaufmann, chairman of Leica’s supervisory board, made some interesting comments on a potential future Leica (smart)phone:

It gets a bit confidential, but you could think of this: Are two camera systems enough for a smartphone? And that could give you a hint into the future.
I am not sure whether the company can do (this) … (But) one dream would be my personal dream: a true Leica phone.
Every smartphone is wrong for photography at the moment.
The phone nowadays is not fit really for photography … It’s used as a camera, it’s used as a video camera, but it’s not built that way and I think there’s a long way to go still.

Leica has already been involved in the development of several smartphones with the Chinese company Huawei. Last year Leica Camera and Huawei establish new R&D centre in Wetzlar that will conduct R&D in the fields of new optical systems, computational imaging, virtual reality and augmented reality.

Here is the video report from CNBC:

Posted in Leica Smartphones| Tagged Andreas Kaufmann, Leica phone rumors, Leitzphone| 15 Comments

Deal of the day: Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical II lens for Leica M-mount now $100 off

By LR admin | Published: July 24, 2017

For a limited time the the Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical II lens for Leica M-mount is $100 off.

Please note that this is the old version II of the 15mm f/4.5 lens. The new model III is currently selling for $799.

Posted in Deals, Leica Lenses| Tagged Voigtländer, Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical II lens| 3 Comments

The latest Leica accessories

By LR admin | Published: July 23, 2017

→ Check out the latest J.B. Camera Designs accessories for Leica M cameras (including the latest M10 grip and the new hot shoe cover designs).

→ New Match Technical EP-MX-F Thumbs Up design for Leica M10 cameras (without a tightening screw).

→ The new Really Right Stuff L-plate and grip for Leica M10 are now shipping and currently in stock (picture source).

→ Leica MP-winder (available also in silver).

→ Leica leather pouch.

Posted in Leica Accessories| 5 Comments

The Leica TL2 and Visoflex issue could be fixed with a firmware update

By LR admin | Published: July 21, 2017

A quick update on the Leica TL2 and Visoflex issue: according to one of Leica’s testers the problem can be fixed with a firmware update that will probably be released as early as next week: