Leica is still working on the X1 firmware update, will not be released this month

By LR admin | Published: January 13, 2011

Leica is till working on the firmware updated for X1 and according to this Facebook post, the update will not be released this month (January):

Some of the expected improvements are faster AF and improved manual focus.

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Invitation to submit entries for the ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award’ photographic competition

By LR admin | Published: January 12, 2011

Solms, Germany (January 12, 2011) – Leica Camera AG invites professional photographers to submit entries to the ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award,’ an international photography competition. Photographers wishing to take part may submit their entries online from January 15, 2011 to March 1, 2011 at www.leica-oskar-barnack-preis.de. This year, the value of the competition prizes has significantly increased, with the award winner receiving their own piece of Leica history.

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Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens review

By LR admin | Published: January 11, 2011

I had the chance to try the new Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens and this is my hands-on report.

General

The 35mm is probably the most widely used focal length on rangefinder cameras. Leica currently offers three different 35mm lenses: Summilux (f/1.4), Summicron (f/2) and Summarit (f/2.5). The previous Summilux version had reportedly focus shift issues and few months after the release of the M9, Leica announced a new version “optimised for use on the digital Leica M cameras”. At that point, the 35mm Lux has been the first and only M lens released by Leica since the M9 came to life on 09.09.09.

The changes in the new version are a floating element (similar to the latest 50mm Summilux) which improves accurate focusing and eliminates focus shift,  new full-metal rectangular screw-mount lens hood and of course the price – $4,995, which is $500 more than its predecessor.

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New LeicaRumors Facebook fan page

By LR admin | Published: January 8, 2011

Some of you probably know that I lost my Facebook account and the few thousands contacts I made over the years. The old LeicaRumors Facebook account is also gone and I had to create a new fan page. If you were a “fan” or a “contact” before or if you just like to follow LeicaRumors on Facebook, click the like button:

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And the winner is…

By LR admin | Published: January 8, 2011

The winner of the “Photographer’s guide to the Leica D-Lux 5″ book giveaway is… Fabrizio. Congratulations!

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Leica M9 Titanium limited edition now shipping

By LR admin | Published: January 7, 2011

The Leica M9 Titanium is now shipping to authorized dealers. The limited edition designed by Walter de’Silva was announced during Photokina. The set contains a 35mm Summilux lens, shoulder holster, carrying strap plus finger loops and two books illustrating the design process (some of the prototypes can be seen here). Another novelty of this limited M9 edition are sapphire crystal glass on the LCD screen and the LED illuminated frame lines (see picture after the break). Only 500 pieces were produced and currently the Leica Boutique in Palm Beach has one in stock.

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Leica classes at Fotofusion 2011

By LR admin | Published: January 6, 2011

The annual Fotofusion 2011 event that will take place in the Palm Beach Photographic Centre next week will offer four different Leica classes:

Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Introducing the benefits of rangefinder photography and the LEICA M9 with Tom A. Smith
Learn how the Leica M rangefinder system sets the LEICA M9 apart from the market-dominating SLR and compact digital cameras and makes it particularly suitable for vibrant reportage photography, ‘available light’ exposures and discreet portraiture. Tom will explain how Leica M photographers become part of the action and still perceive what is going on outside the viewfinder frame. The decisive moment can be anticipated, and can therefore be captured at precisely the right instant. This results in particularly authentic images that are in no way impaired by the presence of the photographer. Understand how the full frame Leica M9 can help you to become a better photographer. Price: $10.00

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