Leica X1 firmware update “should” be released in March

By LR admin | Published: February 18, 2011

Leica Camera AG mentioned on their twitter account that the X1 firmware update should be released in March:

My bet goes for March 18th as a released date (the day the Fuji X100 will start shipping in the US and Canada).

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The first Leica M9 book

By LR admin | Published: February 18, 2011

The first Leica M9 book is now available for pre-order at Amazon and Adorama.

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Leica released new S lens firmware update and a new Image Shuttle software version

By LR admin | Published: February 18, 2011

Leica Camera released a new LEICA S lens firmware update and a new version of the Image Shuttle software:

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Leica M9 Titanium limited edition now in stock at B&H

By LR admin | Published: February 18, 2011

B&H just listed the Leica M9 Titanium limited edition in stock for $26,500.00.

As far as I know all other units are sold out, at least in the US. Only 500 pieces were produced of this M9 limited edition. More M9T videos, images and information is available here.

Update: the camera sold for less than an hour.

There is another
Amazon has one for sale at $34,999.

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Leica with record sales in Q3, best since the company’s IPO in 1996

By LR admin | Published: February 17, 2011

Leica Camera AG announced their best quarterly and nine months results since its IPO in 1996. Products younger than two years account for 67 % of the total sales in the current fiscal year. The reported sales showed a 73.2% increase compared to the same period from previous year. The number of Leica employees increased from 1,062 to 1,112.

In an interview with AP, Leica’s CEO Alfred Schopf said that staff have worked “voluntary overtime” and promised to improve the delivery time of cameras.

Full press release:

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Fuji X100 vs. Leica X1 specs comparison

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2011

Since Fuji officially announced the X100 to the US market last week, I now have more detailed information to update my previous Leica X1 vs. Fuji X100 specifications comparison:

FujiFilm X100Leica X1
SensorAPS-C CMOSAPS-C CMOS
Resolution12.3MP12.9MP
LCD screenTFT, 100% coverageTFT, 100% coverage
LCD screen size and resolution2.8 in. 460,000 dots2.7 in. 230,000 dots
ISO range200-6400 (expandable to 100-12800)100-3200
LensFujinon 23mm f/2Elmarit 24 mm f/2,8 ASPH
Lens design8 elements in 6 groups, 1 aspherical8 elements in 6 groups, 1 aspherical
Video modeHD 1280×720 with stereo soundN/A
Image stabilizationNoYes
Max shutter1/4000 at f/8, 1/1000 at f/2
3 f-stops built-in ND filter		1/2000 across the aperture range
RAW formatRAFDNG (Adobe)
Continuous shooting5/3 fps3/2 fps
Exposure compensation-2.0EV +2.0EV 1/3EV step-3.0EV +3.0EV 1/3EV step
Storage20MB internal, SDHC/SDXC(UHS-I)50MB internal, SDHC
Battery capacity300 exposures260 exposures
Warranty1 year2 years
Included softwareSilkypix (Windows only, $100 value)Adobe Lightroom ($260 value)
Made inJapanGermany
Dimensions (WxHxD)126.5 x 74.4 x 53.9 mm124 x 32 x 59.5 mm
Weight405 g286 g
Price$1,199.00$1995.00

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Leica Explorers set out in the footsteps of the great explorers

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2011

Few months ago Leica had a Leica V-Lux 2 giveaway. The ten winners received the camera with some North Face gear and headed to their destinations. You can check the Leica Explorer website for their pictures and updates.

Full press release:

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