Leica’s chairman: “Leica is back again”

Mr. Spiller

As previously reported Leica Camera AG is back in the profit zone. Amateurphotographer published some comments on this topic from Rudolf Spiller (Leica Camera AG chairman):

“Leica is back again. Innovative technical solutions, outstanding product quality and distinct design… this is what attracts and enthuses an increasing number of consumers worldwide. With its clear course for innovation, and its powerful and efficient structure, Leica has set the course for a successful turnaround. The success has been based on the readiness of both employees and management to support and structure the changes necessary to attain our shared objectives”

In the same article David Bell (managing director of Leica Camera Ltd, UK) explains the low supply of some Leica products:

“We simply cannot manufacture and stockpile new products in quantities suitable for a worldwide launch. ‘This highlights the importance of taking the company into profit and we thank our customers for patiently waiting for supplies of cameras like the M9. The good news here is that supplies are improving by the week.”

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Lightroom 3 will be available for registered Leica users by the end of July

The rumor is that the new version of Adobe LightRoom 3 will be available for download in the Leica owner’s area somewhere around July 24th, 2010 (and maybe even earlier). If you have not used your licence code to install the previous Adobe LightRoom 2 version, you will be able to download the latest version for free.

Leica has already indicated that their are working on providing the latest LightRoom version with the purchase of X1, M9  or S2 cameras.

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Leica V-Lux 20 firmware update v2.0 now available

To download the latest firmware v2.0 for Leica V-Lux 20, you will have to login to the Leica Owners’ area.

This is what’s fixed:

  1. [MODE PLAY] has been added to the [PLAYBACK MODE]. This playback mode is useful if you wish to play back only still pictures or only videos.
  2. It is now possible to capture still pictures from motion pictures. Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture.
  3. It is now possible to split motion pictures. A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes, to increase the space on your memory

After the M8 firmware update, the Image Shuttle software update and now the V-Lux 20 firmware update, the only one left is the rumored M9 firmware update. Maybe next week?

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New versions of Leica Image Shuttle software released

To download the latest v1.0 (PC) & v1.0.2 (Mac) of Leica Image Shuttle remote control software for Leica S2, you will have to login to the Leica Owners’ area.

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Firmware 2.005 for Leica M8 & M8.2 now available online

The new firmware 2.005 for Leica M8 and M8.2 can be now downloaded from Leica’s website.

What’s fixed:

Resolving the error message “Shutter fault”: When shooting in C-Mode (Continuous) or taking several pictures consecutively in S-Mode (Single), the message “Shutter Fault” may appear on the display.

Additional notes:

  • After updating to the new 2.005 firmware the LEICA M8 with quiet 1/4000s shutter and LEICA M8.2 can not be „downgraded“ to the previous firmware.
  • User profiles will be deleted during the update process and will need to be recreated after the firmware upgrade process.
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Likea MPH – a replica pinhole camera

I am not sure if this is really legal, but Likea MPH is a replica pinhole camera of the Leica MP and sells online for $19.95:

“Everything you need is in the box bar film, a little glue or tape and the pinhole element. Honor tradition by cutting your own from a pop can. MPH components are scored and die cut from tough, coated 210 gsm card and can be reloaded and reused again and again. The MPH shoots on same 35mm film as your F5 or MP, so you can have anyone from Costco to your favorite lab handle processing and printing.”

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Leica M9, X1 now in stock

A rare sight: the complete Leica digital cameras line

A black Leica M9 and one Leica X1 are currently in stock at the Leica Store in Palm Beach (phone: 561.253.2606, email: [email protected]).

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