DxO Optics Pro v8.1.3 released with support for Leica M-E, M9, and M9-P cameras

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2013

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DxOMark announced DxO Optics Pro v8.1.3 (the Elite edition is priced at $299) with support for Leica M-E, M9, and M9-P cameras. Here is a quick video on the DxO Optics Pro software:

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New Leica Summicron-C cinema prime lenses to be announced at NAB

By LR admin | Published: February 11, 2013

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Leica Summicron–C 25mm lens

At the 2013 NAB show in Las Vegas Leica will announce a new line of Summicron-C cinema prime lenses. After the Summilux-C series, the new Summicron-C lenses will offer lower priced solution for ARRI-PL mount cameras. The new lenses will have the same size, diameter and (nearly) the same weight, priced at 17,000$ (in comparison to the 25,000$ price tag for the Summilux-C lenses). The new Summicron-C cinema prime lenses (T-Stop of 2.0 instead of the 1.4 of the Summilux) are expected to be pretty contrasty, warmer than the Zeiss Ultra Primes, compact as Zeiss HS and incredibly sharp wide open.

FDTimes has some “spy shots” of the pre-production 25mm and 75mm Leica Summicron–C lenses (see images above).

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Interview with Dr. Andreas Kaufmann

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2013

A new interview with Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, shot in the Leica factory in Solms.

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Apple Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 4.04 released with Leica D-Lux 6, V-Lux 4 and X2 support

By LR admin | Published: February 7, 2013

Apple Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update

Apple released Digital Camera RAW Compatibility update version 4.04 for Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11 with support for Leica D-Lux 6, V-Lux 4 and X2 camera. The update can be downloaded here.

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Leica M now available for pre-order on Amazon with 2% back in rewards

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2013

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The new Leica M digital rangefinder is now listed for pre-order on Amazon in black and silver. The camera qualifies for the 2% back in rewards from Amazon (read more about this offer here).

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Official sample images from the new Leica M published online

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2013
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ISO 3200, f/6.8 with 50mm f/1 lens

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ISO 2500, f/4.0 with 35mm f/1.4 lens

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ISO 2000, f/2.8 with 60mm f/2.8 lens (with R-adapter)

Leica Camera uploaded some sample images from the new Leica M camera (pre-order options) on their website. You can download the full size JPG and DNG files from this link (under the “performance proof” link). Unless there is a delay, the new M should start shipping at the end of February.

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Leica Camera now accepting application for 2013 Oskar Barnack Award

By LR admin | Published: February 5, 2013

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LEICA CAMERA NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2013 OSKAR BARNACK AWARD

Entries may be submitted online through March 1, 2013

Solms, Germany (February 5, 2013) – Leica Camera AG announces the commencement of the 2013 Leica Oskar Barnack Award and invites professional photographers to submit entries to this prestigious international photography competition. Applications and photographic projects are now being accepted online through March 1, 2013 at www.leica-oskar-barnack-award.com. The winners of the 2013 Leica Oskar Barnack Award and Leica Oskar Barnack Newcomer Award will be announced over the course of the Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie festival held in Arles, France July 1-7, 2013.

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2013 CP+ show in Japan: new Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Asph lens for M-mount

By LR admin | Published: February 3, 2013
Voigtländer 50mm f1.5 ASPH lens (silver) for Leica M mount

Voigtländer 50mm f/1.5 ASPH lens for Leica M mount (photo: gqtuazon)

Voigtlander-Nokton 50mm f1.5 Asph lens for M-mount

During the 2013 CP+ show in Japan, Voigtländer quietly announced a new Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Asph lens for M-mount based on their classic L39 design from the 1950s (see eBay listings, images on flickr). The US price of the lens is $899 for the black version and $1049 for the silver model. Here are the lens specs:

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