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Capture Pro One v9.1 released with support for the Leica SL Type 601 camera

By LR admin | Published: March 19, 2016

Capture One 9.1 ($269) was released with support for the Leica SL Type 601 camera. Here is what’s new in this version:

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New Leica Hyundai Coex store opened in Seoul, South Korea

By LR admin | Published: March 19, 2016

New Leica Store Hyundai Coex was opened in the Gangnam district of Seoul, South Korea (tel: 02-3467-8380).

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DxO adds support for Leica Q and SL cameras

By LR admin | Published: March 17, 2016

DxO has released new updates of DxO OpticsPro (v10.5.4), DxO FilmPack (v5.5.4) and DxO ViewPoint (v2.5.13) for both Mac and Windows with support for the Leica Q (typ 116) and Leica SL cameras. More details can be found here.

All three DxO software packages (DxO Elite Edition Collection) are currently $60 off.

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Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens US price, pre-order options

By LR admin | Published: March 16, 2016

The US price of the new Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens that was announce earlier today is $6,395. Pre-orders are now open at:

Lens main features:

L Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
7 Anomalous Partial Dispersion Elements
AquaDura Coating on Outer Elements
Stepping AF Motor and Linear Positioning
Optical Image Stabilization
Dual Internal Focus and Internal Zoom
Dust and Moisture-Resistant Design
Removable Rotating Tripod Collar

More on the Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens construction:

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Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens officially announced

By LR admin | Published: March 16, 2016

Today Leica officially announced a new telephoto zoom SL lens: APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4. After the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH, this is the second lens for the new SL mirrorless system.

Technical specifications and full press releases (US pricing not yet announced):

Update: the US price of the lens is $6,395.

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“American Made” by Bruce Gilden (video)

By LR admin | Published: March 15, 2016

In this video Bruce Gilden is talking about the Giant Prints and his “American Made” project/exhibition in Hamburg:

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New Leica Q (Typ 116) cameras for sale on eBay for $3,899

By LR admin | Published: March 14, 2016

A limited quantity of new Leica Q (Typ 116) cameras are currently for sale on eBay for $3,899 (regular price: $4,250) – they come with free shipping and include a 32GB SanDisk memory card. These are most likely grey market model that don’t come with US warranty, instead they have “3 years seller warranty with authorized repair center“.

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