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Adobe Lightroom 3 is already officially available (pre-order from Amazon or buy directly from Adobe).
Leica S2, M9 and X1 included a free license of Lightroom 2 and now it seems that if you have not used your licence to download version 2 you may be able to get version 3 directly – this is what Leica Camera posted on their Facebook page:
“The users who regsiter a S2, X1 or M9 will now get LightRoom 2 from our owners area. For those who want LightRoom 3, it is worth waiting a bit before they start the process to obtain Lightroom in our owners area. That is all we can say for now…”
Current Leica M9 firmware is 1.116
I already tweeted about the Leica M9 event at B&H today. I just learned that Stefan Daniel (Product Manager of Leica M System) was also present at this event. One of the participants raised his concerns about the inaccurate in-camera white balance on the M9 and Stefan Daniel’s answer was that a new firmware that will address this issue will be released in two weeks.
Note that I was not present at this event, so if somebody who attended can confirm that news, I would appreciate it.
Official statement from Leica UK regarding the closing of their offices in the UK and moving to the Mayfair facilities. Leica will close also their warehouse and move to “European direct distribution”:
Leica Camera Ltd statement regarding expansion of Leica Mayfair facilities and changes to Milton Keynes office
Expansion of Leica Mayfair facilities
The company has taken the first floor of 25 Bruton Place, directly opposite the Leica Store. This is to enable on-site Leica camera sensor cleaning and other product support. This new facility is due to be operative by mid summer 2010.Milton Keynes Service Department and product technical support
The company is proposing to restructure how it provides these services and is currently concluding an internal restructure consultation programme. Subject to completion of the consultation programme, the company is proposing to cease offering these services from Milton Keynes. The company is proposing to create three new Client Care positions to be located at Bruton Place, supporting all UK Leica owners.Milton Keynes Warehouse
In line with many other international brands, Leica Camera Ltd is to move to European direct distribution. Ordering, billing and stock enquiries will continue via the UK Sales Desk. There will be a phased transition between closing the Milton Keynes warehouse and transferring the distribution. The Milton Keynes warehouse is due to close in mid summer.Milton Keynes Finance, Sales Desk and Administration
These departments are due to vacate our Davy Avenue, Milton Keynes offices by mid summer, moving to a new Milton Keynes location. The registered office address of Leica Camera Ltd will switch to our Bruton Place Leica facility.
The Leica Store Mayfair (credit: Nelson Wu/flickr)
This just got reported by Amateurphotographer:
“Amateur Photographer has received unconfirmed reports that Leica’s UK office in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire will close on 31 August. Amateur Photographer understands that Leica Camera Ltd, the UK division of Leica Camera AG, will continue to run its operations from its shop in Mayfair, London.”
The new Leica 60th Anniversary of People’s Republic of China limited MP edition was officially unveiled in China on June 2nd, 2010:
“The camera is decorated with red leather, the red picture of Tiananmen Square and the words “Long Live People’s Republic of China” are engraved on the upside of the camera. The left side of the viewfinder is engraved with the words “the 60th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, 1949-2009.” Only 61 will be sold worldwide.”
