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

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2010

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

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2010

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

By LR admin | Published: July 7, 2010

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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Leica cameras collection goes on auction in Melbourne, Australia

By LR admin | Published: July 7, 2010

The Dr. Dinesh Parekh Camera Collection will go on auction Sunday 18 July 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Many old Leica cameras will be part of the auction:

“Most top names feature in this collection, including about 50 examples of the in-demand Leica range, mainly from the period 1920 to 1970. Most are priced from $200 to $500, with notable exceptions, such as the Leica 250 GG Reporter camera (estimate $5500) and the M3 Bundeseigentum ($4000).”

More about the camera collection of Dr. Dinesh Parekh can be found here.

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Oskar Barnack Award 2010 slideshow

By LR admin | Published: July 7, 2010

The best awarded portfolios of the Oskar Barnack Award 2010 organized by Leica Camera (slideshow):

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Panasonic LX5 coming soon with m4/3 sensor?

By LR admin | Published: July 6, 2010

Rumors surfaced today of a new Panasonic point and shoot camera with m4/3 sensor, fixed 3x zoom Leica lens (starting from 24mm f/2.0 on the wide angle) and some kind of a built-in optical rangefinder with wide and tele markings. They also mentioned that Leica will release their own version of the same camera for Photokina.

Today, Panasonic UK displayed a new camera model LX5 listed on their website. At that point it is not clear if this will be the rumored camera with the bigger m4/3 sensor or there will be two different models announced, but the Leica D-Lux 5 cannot be far away (probably announced for Photokina).

Panasonic is expected to have an official announcement in the second half of July.

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Alternative grip for Leica M/R series

By LR admin | Published: July 5, 2010

The Japanses website Rakute offers an alternative grip for Leica M/R series. The product is made out of aluminum and comes in three colors. The price is 12.600 yen (around $130):

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