Leica Camera to announce a new firmware update version 1.55 for the Leica T (Typ 701) camera

By LR admin | Published: August 30, 2016

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In the next few days Leica Camera is rumored to announce a new firmware update version 1.55 for the Leica T (Typ 701) mirrorless camera that will contain full compatibility and AF performance improvements for the Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH lens.

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Sinar is planning to unveil new products at Photokina 2016

By LR admin | Published: August 30, 2016

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Sinar is planning to unveil new products at Photokina 2016 (Leica purchased Sinar back in 2013):

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Voigtländer VM 10mm f/5.6 lens US pricing announced, finally available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: August 26, 2016

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The US pricing of the Voigtländer VM 10mm f/5.6 is $1,099 and the lens is finally available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama. Here are the lens technical specifications:

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The rumors about a new M mount camera with CCD sensor are back again

By LR admin | Published: August 24, 2016

Remember the rumors about a new M mount camera with CCD sensor from a few months ago? Well, they are back – Prosophos.com just published a few new sketches of this mystery camera:

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Here is some of the information we know from previous Prosophos.com posts:

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Ralph Gibson masterclass at the Leica Store San Francisco

By LR admin | Published: August 24, 2016

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Leica Store San Francisco announced a new 3-days masterclass with photographer Ralph Gibson. For additional information, please fill up the form below:

Here is the full press release:

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Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens proof of life

By LR admin | Published: August 24, 2016

I reported the first rumors about a new Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens back in May. It seems that we are now getting closer to the official announcement of this lens because the product page already exists: if you go to http://de.leica-camera.com/Fotografie/Leica-M/M-Objektive/Summaron-M-1-5,6-28-mm you will get access denied page (403 Forbidden):

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instead of the regular “404 not found” that usually comes up when you type a wrong URL, for example: http://us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/LeicaRumors:

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Leica rumors recap (Photokina 2016)

By LR admin | Published: August 23, 2016
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Leica booth @ Photokina 2014

We already know there will be at least two new Leica cameras (made in Germany) announced during Photokina show in Germany next month. Here is a recap on what to expect:

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