Leica SL Typ 601 firmware 1.2 spotted in the wild

By LR admin | Published: December 9, 2015

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A reader sent me this picture of his brand new Leica SL Typ 601 mirrorlesss camera that came with firmware update version 1.2 (the original version during launch was 1.0). Expect the official announcement in the next few days. Here is what to expect:

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The Konost full frame digital rangefinder camera project is still alive

By LR admin | Published: December 9, 2015

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Expect some updates soon on the full frame digital rangefinder camera project from Konost (more information available here):

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Leica owners can get 20% off Adobe CC Photography plan for the first year

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2015

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Leica owners can now get 20% off Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan for the first year. This offer is valid till December 31st, 2015. Additional information:

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Leica M Typ 262 camera: shutter sound video, new “short” menu

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2015

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I already reported that the new Leica M Typ 262 camera is currently shipping (pre-order options). This is the new “short” menu introduced in the Typ 262 (taken from the manual):

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Here is a video of the M 262 improved shutter sound:

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Leica Akademie UK announces Environmental Portraiture Masterclass

By LR admin | Published: December 7, 2015

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Latest two-day workshop in the Leica Akademie Masterclass Series – Environmental Portraiture with Sarah Lee and Justin Sutcliffe

Leica Camera has announced the latest in its new series of Leica Akademie Masterclass workshops: Environmental Portraiture with Sarah Lee and Justin Sutcliffe.

This two-day workshop, which takes place on Friday 11 – Saturday 12 March 2016, is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience from two leading professional photographers, and will cover the following:

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HandeVision announces IBERIT 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm and 90mm f/2.4 lenses for Leica M mount

By LR admin | Published: December 7, 2015

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HandeVision announced a new line of IBERIT lenses for Leica M mount. The available focal lengths are: 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm and 90mm (all f/2.4). The lenses are developed and tested in Germany and made in China:

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AMS acquires CMOSIS, the designer of the Leica M 240 sensor

By LR admin | Published: December 5, 2015

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CMOSIS, the designer of the sensor inside the Leica M Typ 240 camera, was acquired by AMS. Back in 2013 CMOSIS was purchased by the private equity firm TA Associates. Here is the press release:

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