Leica Camera update on the M9 / SD card compatibility issue

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2011

Leica Camera issued an update on the M9 / SD card compatibility issue:

A specially set up team at Leica Camera AG has been working in close collaboration with SD memory card manufacturers on an intensive investigation of possible causes for the phenomenon reported by Leica M9 users. As no clear pattern has so far emerged on the basis of the error reports at our disposal, this investigation is proving to be extremely laborious. In the meantime, we have been able to narrow down the number of possible causes of the error. Nevertheless, we must unfortunately call your attention to the possibility of errors still occurring with newer SD cards and that such errors are not limited to particular brands or types of card.

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Leica’s CEO talks mirrorless again

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2011

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In a recent interview with Asiaone, Leica Camera CEO Alfred Schopf mentioned again their future plans for a new system camera that will fit between the current M and X lines:

“We are at the borderline of compact-system cameras already, with the Leica X1 and Leica M-System, and it’s pretty obvious that, at one point, we are going to offer something in between. But we have to look very carefully into what sensor parts we are using and what features we are offering.”

For some reason the author of the article uses “Micro Four Thirds” to describe mirrorless cameras. Leica has said on numerous occasions that they are not interested in the Micro Four Thirds format.

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Leica Camera selects location for next Washington DC store

By LR admin | Published: September 15, 2011


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According to this press release, Leica has selected the location for the next Washington DC store:

Casual French eatery Le Pain Quotidien and exclusive retailer of photographic equipment Leica Camera, Inc. will soon fill the last available retail bays at 975 F Street, NW, in DC’s East End. Akridge and Seaton Benkowski & Partners today announced the two 10-year leases that will bring their Carroll Square development to 100 percent occupancy this year. Both new retailers have already begun build-out on this prominent corner of the historic F Street shopping district.

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Leica M9-P in stock again, get $50 B&H gift card with purchase

By LR admin | Published: September 14, 2011

B&H currently has a black Leica M9-P in stock again. This won’t last long. In the next 2 days you can get a $50 gift card from B&H with purchase (see yesterday’s post). B&H also has a silver M9 in stock.

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Leica V-Lux 3 coming soon, in stores before Christmas

By LR admin | Published: September 14, 2011

The Leica V-Lux 2 was announced on September 21, 2010. Few days ago Panasonic announced the Lumix FZ-150 camera (see press release). Its predecessor, the FZ-100, was used to OEM the Leica V-Lux 2 camera. Leica is expected to announce a V-Lux 2 successor (probably called Leica V-Lux 3) in the next few weeks. First shipments are expected at the end of November 2011, just in time for the holiday shopping season.

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Giving away $3000 worth of B&H giftcards in the next 3 days (purchase necessary)

By LR admin | Published: September 13, 2011

For the next three days, you can take advantage of this exclusive offer from B&H and get up to a $50 gift card with your next purchase or win a $500 gift card (purchase necessary). Here is the break down:

  • For a purchase between $2000-$4000, you will get one $25 gift card from B&H
  • For a purchase of $4000 and more, you will get two $25 gift cards ($50) from B&H
  • For a purchase of $500 and more you will enter the drawing for a $500 gift card from B&H

The only requirement for this giveaway is to make your purchase from any of the B&H links in this post in the next 72 hours.

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Micro Four Thirds to Leica M/R lens adapters

By LR admin | Published: September 12, 2011

Rayqual announced a new Micro Four Thirds adapters with built-in tripod mount for Leica R lenses:

B&H just started selling a new Micro 4/3 to Leica M lens adapter from Dot Line for $99.95.

 

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Leica Camera and Milk Studios partner for Made Spring 2012 Fashion Week

By LR admin | Published: September 9, 2011

 

Allendale, NJ (September 09, 2011) – Leica Camera, Inc., the legendary German camera manufacturer, has been selected by Milk Studios, the premiere photo studios for advertising and editorial fashion shoots, to be the official camera company for MADE Spring 2012 Fashion Week. Throughout the week, MADE will host 35 fashion shows and presentations at Milk Studios with Leica cameras capturing official runway photography. These images, along with commissions, will be featured in original and exclusive editorial content on MilkMade.com, Milk’s editorial platform and Fashion Week hub as well as Leica and Milk’s social media channels.

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