Leica is releasing new firmware v2.004 for the M8 and M8.2

By LR admin | Published: February 28, 2009

Here’s what’s new:

  • 6-bit coding support has been added for the 50mm Noctilux-M f/0.95 ASPH and the 18mm Super-Elmar-M f/3.8 ASPH.
  • Discreet advance is now available for all M8 models (M8, M8u, and M8.2)
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Epson R-D1x digital Rangefinder released

By LR admin | Published: February 28, 2009

… and it does use Leica lenses (quote from Wired):

“The retro body is a rangefinder camera, which means manual focusing using the matched images familiar to anyone who has used a film rangefinder. It even takes Leica lenses, making it a passable alternative to Leica’s own M8, and cheaper at $3000. Weirdly, Epson hasn’t upped the pixel-count of the CCD sensor — it still holds just 6MP. This could either be fantastic news (a new, ultra low-light sensor) or terrible (old, 2006 technology).”

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Leica S2 Demo at PMA next week

By LR admin | Published: February 26, 2009

“If anyone is interested in getting a hands-on group demo of the S2 at PMA in Las Vegas, I have set up a time with Christian Erhardt from Leica Camera USA. He will make sure that we can get a private audience with several key S2 team members including the product manager. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 5th at 10:30 AM.

Christian said that they will give an in-depth demo, then hold a Q&A session regarding the S2 and other Leica products in the pipeline. This is a really great opportunity to get first-hand info.”

If interested, please contact David Farkas (btw he had a great Leica coverage from Photokina 08 and he will be blogging from PMA in Vegas as well).

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Leica 21s-92 Images

By LR admin | Published: February 22, 2009

An old but good pictures-video:

From the author: this is a project that I have been working on in association with Leica. I am editing these down to 21 images – shot with a Leica 21mm lens – for a limited edition box set.”

Great music!

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Another cool D-Lux 4 gadget

By LR admin | Published: February 19, 2009

This is a remote trigger! Read the whole story here.
Lumix LX3 intervalometer

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Leica rumors

By LR admin | Published: February 19, 2009

I guess those were the new product releases for now. Since there are not many Leica rumors floating around, I will return to cover general Leica related topics on a daily basis. Please let me know what do you think about the blog. What do you want to see? What you don’t want to see. I just want to get some feedback. You can post your opinion as a comment, or email me directly.

Thanks!

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Panasonic is not buying Leica

By LR admin | Published: February 18, 2009

“Leica and Panasonic have dismissed as speculation rumours that Leica may sell part of its camera business to Panasonic.”

Source Amateurphotographer

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