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.
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:
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?
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.
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:
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.”
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]).
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.
