Allendale, NJ (March 28, 2011) – Leica Camera Inc. is pleased to announce a firmware update for its high-performance digital compact camera, the LEICA X1. Users wishing to benefit from the new offerings can download the firmware update from the Leica website and take advantage of new, improved features beginning Tuesday March 29, 2011.
The new X1 firmware offers the following features and benefits:
Kai from DigitalRev does another entertaining video review of the Leica 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M Aspherical lens (it seems that DigitalRev has one in stock):
Leica X1 firmware v1.0 will soon be history
Leica Camera Russia just reported that firmware V2.0 for Leica X1 will be out on March 29th. The new firmware version includes the following changes (Google translation):
Back in December I reported that the Leica 24mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical lens was discontinued. The lens is currently listed as “no longer available”.
Another lens, the Leica 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical lens is now also listed as discontinued at B&H:
If you are looking to get one of those lenses, Amazon still has the 21mm in stock and Adorama has the 24mm in stock.
This photograph is the winner of the B&H/Leica street photography contest:
Fountain of Rings at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta
The image was captured on a Tri-X film with Leica M6 and 50mm lens.
Credit: Louiefavorite /flickr
Via BHinsights
