Leica Summilux 35mm update

By LR admin | Published: September 30, 2009
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Current Summilux 35mm model

I received a tip that Leica may be introducing an updated version of the current Summilux 35mm lens model.

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Leica D-Lux 4 firmware update 2.0

By LR admin | Published: September 29, 2009

As you probably already know, Panasonic updated the firmware version on its LX3 model to 2.0 (more info and a list of fixes available here).

Leica is also currently looking into a firmware update for the Leica D-Lux 4 camera. In order to maintain Leica’s high image quality, it is necessary to incorporate Leica’s special algorithms during this process. The new firmware will be released, if and when the high quality standards can be maintained and new features can be added without any compromises.

Both LX3 and D-Lux 4 cameras share similar technologies, but have different firmware. The last firmware update (1.2o) for the D-Lux 4 was release on March 23, 2008 (version 1.20 for the LX3 was released 3 months before, on January 17th).

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Leica D-Lux 4: alive and well

By LR admin | Published: September 27, 2009

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Update on the previous D-Lux 4 post: Leica informed me that the D-Lux 4 model is not discontinued and the reported back-order situation is caused by high demand. New shipment is expected any moment (right now Amazon has the DL4 in stock through a third party).

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Leica links

By LR admin | Published: September 26, 2009

Leica M9 reviews:

Leica X1 review:

Other Leica related links:

I also tried to compile a list of issues reported so far by Leica M9 owners. Please note that some of those may not be issues at all, they may be related to user errors or the potential defects may be isolated to a single camera and may not apply to all units:

  • when shooting in continuous mode, the M9 sometimes freezes –  several users reported that one
  • several M9 owners are also questioning the high ISO results of the Leica M9
  • odd stripe appears on one M9 user
  • 34 seconds to format 2 GB memory card?
  • EXIF files do not show serial number even with the latest firmware 1.002
  • The “soft mode” seems to be really soft and sometimes another picture is triggered right after the first one

Talking about websites: Leicaportal.com & Leicacommunity.com are two new websites that were registered recently. I wonder what are those going to be about? The domain names are registered to Filip Molcan, who was the founder of nikonclub.cz. Here is a screenshot of the current teaser:

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This month’s Leica eBay madness

By LR admin | Published: September 24, 2009

Leica 1A 3,5/50mm on sale for US $96,199.00:

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Leica 3,5/3,5cm Stereo Elmar on sale for US $118,399.00:

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Leica D-Lux 4 discontinued?

By LR admin | Published: September 24, 2009

Update: the D-Lux 4 is not discontinued

Rumors that the Panasonic LX 3 is discontinued have been floating around for few weeks now. Could it be that with the LX3, the Leica D-Lux 4 will also be gone? The D-Lux 4 is made in Japan and should not be impacted by the M9 which is produced in Germany. Currently all three major US resellers (Amazon, Adorama and B&H) are out of D-Lux 4 cameras.

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Recession Antidote

By LR admin | Published: September 23, 2009

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Need a job? The first US Leica SiS (store in store) is about to open in less than one month in West Palm Beach, Florida and they are looking for an experienced Leica salesperson. The Pro Shop for Photographers is currently taking applications at [email protected] for salespeople who are familiar with the following:

  • Open, energetic and friendly personality with strong communication skills
  • Strong business sense and customer service mentality
  • Retail experience required
  • Ideally familiar with the Leica brand and product line
  • Experience as a professional (studio) photographer, Assistant or Digital Technician using Digital Medium Format cameras
  • Familiar with all elements of professional digital workflow from capture to output. Raw conversion, Color management, calibration, Software (i.e. Capture One, Lightroom, Photoshop, Aperture, etc.)
  • Marketing and Sales experience is a plus. Preferably experienced with online marketing through Internet and social media (website, specialized forums, facebook, twitter, blogs, etc.)

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Leica M9 now also on eBay

By LR admin | Published: September 23, 2009

For a premium of US$500 (compared to US prices) you can get a brand new Leica M9 on eBay, directly from Japan.

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Posted in Leica Auction Madness, Leica M9 | 1 Comment