Leica Rumors

Leica S (Typ 007) firmware update 4.1.0.0 released

By LR admin | Published: November 9, 2016

The new firmware update 4.1.0.0 for the Leica S (Typ 007) medium format camera is now available for download in the owner’s area.

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Leica TL camera now available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: November 8, 2016

The new Leica TL camera and accessories are now listed for pre-order at our sponsors:

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A virtual tour of Leitz Park (video)

By LR admin | Published: November 8, 2016

Leica published a new virtual tour of Leitz Park in Wetzlar yet:

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Leica TL mirrorless camera announced

By LR admin | Published: November 8, 2016

Leica Camera today officially announced their new Leica TL camera and as I already reported, with the exception of few minor upgrades (32GB internal storage, improved AF-C and new iOS app). The UK price of the TL is £1,450 including VAT. The US price is $1,695 (check B&H, Adorama, Leica Store San Francisco, Leica Store Miami or PopFlash for pre-order options). Here are the detailed Leica TL specifications:

(not available at the time of this post). Here are the detailed Leica TL specifications:

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CMOSIS announced a new 48MP full frame CMOS sensor

By LR admin | Published: November 7, 2016

CMOSIS announced the industry’s first global shutter 48MP CMOS full frame sensor that supports 8k image resolution at 30 fps. Why did I post this here? CMOSIS is the sensor supplier for the Leica M Typ 240 cameras. It is still hard for me to believe that the new Leica M will have a 48MP sensor.

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Leica price increase in the UK

By LR admin | Published: November 7, 2016

graph source: xe.com

Several readers have contacted me about a recent price increase in the UK for pretty much all Leica products as a result of the weak British Pound (see graph above).

You can check the new Leica UK prices at Reddotcameras and Jessops.

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