Leica M9 limited edition silver chrome set with sapphire glass now available

By LR admin | Published: December 27, 2010

The Leica M9 limited edition silver chrome body has sapphire glass and comes with a Leica 35mm f/2 Summicron lens. The kit is now available at the Leica Boutique in Palm Beach (phone: 561.253.2605). The full details:

  • Silver chrome body
  • Only 50 cameras were produced (the pictured camera has a serial #037 out of 050)
  • Scratch-resistant sapphire glass
  • Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 silver chrome lens
  • Brown ostrich leather
  • Matching custom ostrich brown leather strap
  • Includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3
  • 2-year warranty
  • Price: $12,950

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“Photographer’s guide to the Leica D-Lux 5″ book giveaway

By LR admin | Published: December 24, 2010

The printed version of the new “Photographer’s guide to the Leica D-Lux 5″ book is now available on Amazon and I have one copy to give away. Jump over the break to learn how you can win.

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Black Leica X1 now in stock

By LR admin | Published: December 23, 2010

The black Leica X1 that was announced during Photokina 2010 is now in stock at B&H and Amazon:

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Leica S2 firmware update v1.0.0.24 press release

By LR admin | Published: December 22, 2010

I just received the press release for the Leica S2 firmware update 1.0.0.24 that has been out for few days now:

Solms, Germany (December 22, 2010) – Leica Camera AG has released a new firmware update for the Leica S-System. All LEICA S2 and S2-P cameras will now be supplied with the latest firmware version. Users wishing to bring their camera up-to-date can now download the firmware update from the “Owners Area” on the Leica website and take advantage of the latest improvements.

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Apple RAW Compatibility Update 3.5 now supports Leica D-Lux 5 and V-Lux 2

By LR admin | Published: December 21, 2010

The latest Apple Digital Camera RAW compatibility update 3.5 (released last week) now supports Leica D-Lux 5 and V-Lux 2 cameras:

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Leica Store opening in São Paulo

By LR admin | Published: December 21, 2010

Here are some pictures and the official press release for the new Leica store in São Paulo, Brazil:

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Guest post: Nine reasons to travel with the Leica M9 by Adam Marelli

By LR admin | Published: December 20, 2010

Waiting For Breakfast

Today’s guest post is from  Adam Marelli (www.adammarelliphoto.com):

The release of the M8 did not convince me to go digital. While it was a big step forward, and some camera dealers swore a full frame M was not an option, I decided to hold out. The M9, and its custom Kodak CCD sensor, promised to deliver the same, if not better image quality than my film camera. There were a few things I was hoping would happen with the M9 and a few unexpected surprises.

While I am traveling, the less gear I have to carry, the better. The release of the M9, meant my bag was about to get a whole lot lighter. After using it for a few months and memorizing the new digital layout, I was ready to leave my M6 at home and give the M9 a real test in southern India. Carrying one camera and three lenses, I wondered if the M9 could out perform the M6.

Little Face Big Eyes

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Leica S2 firmware updated (v1.0.0.24)

By LR admin | Published: December 17, 2010

Firmware version 1.0.0.24 for Leica S2 is now available on the Leica owners website. The improvements are:

  • Extending the memory card compatibility 64GB (UDMA6)
  • Lossless DNG Compression
  • Clipping Definition
  • Improvement in histogram for automatic picture preview
  • Extension of exposure time to 125s
  • Shutter speed pre-selection in BULB mode
  • Extension of setting options for AF/AE lock button
  • Optimization of AF performance – dynamic AF metering field width
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