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Leica T Firmware ver. 1.5 Adds WiFi DIRECT

February 4, 2016 By Eric Reagan

Leica T

Leica released an update today for the Leica T. Firmware version 1.5 adds WiFi DIRECT to the Leica T, which enables users to set up their own mobile hotspot and transfer pictures via a wireless link between the camera and the Leica T mobile app. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Leica Tagged With: app, firmware, Leica, Leica T, WiFi

 

Leica Unveils X-U (Typ 113) Underwater Camera

January 20, 2016 By Eric Reagan

Leica X-U Typ 113

Leica announced today the new X-U (Typ 113) underwater camera, which essentially the underwater version of the existing Leica X (Typ 113) camera. Familiar specs for the new Leica X-U include a 16.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and a fixed Leica Summilux 23mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Leica Tagged With: APS-C, Leica, Typ 113, underwater, weatherproof, X-U

Leica Unveils 3 New Wide-Angle M Lenses

January 14, 2016 By Eric Reagan

Leica-Lenses---January-2016

Leica has announced three new wide-angle lenses for M mount cameras:

  • Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH ($2195)
  • Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH ($3995)
  • Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH ($2795)

The Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 is a very compact profile at just over an inch long. All of the lenses feature a minimum focusing distance of 2.3′. Each lens ships with an all-metal lens hood and a metal lens cap. The new Summicron-M 35mm lens is also available in a silver finish. You can pre-order each of the lenses via the links above.

Filed Under: Leica Tagged With: Leica, lens, M lens

Leica SL Firmware Update ver. 1.2

December 14, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Leica SL

Leica has released firmware version 1.2 for the new Leica SL with the following improvements:

  • Optimization of picture quality at ISO values from 50 to 400
  • Improvements to the image in the electronic viewfinder
  • Greater flexibility when entering WLAN passwords
  • Leica Log Gamma curve (L-Log) for video available for in-camera 8-bit recording

To access the firmware update, registered camera users can log into the Leica owner’s area of the Leica website and download the firmware version at: https://owners.leica-camera.com. Leica users can also take their camera to a Leica store and take advantage of the free update installation service.

Filed Under: Leica Tagged With: firmware, Leica, Leica SL

Leica SL and 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Lens Hands-On

October 22, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Leica SL

I spent a few minutes with the new Leica SL mirrorless camera and the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 lens today and came away with a couple of key first impressions.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Leica Tagged With: Leica, mirrorless, PhotoPlus 2015, SL

Leica SL Mirrorless Camera System Unveiled

October 20, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Leica SL-15

Leica has announced its new SL camera system, which is headlined by the Leica SL 24MP full frame mirrorless camera.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Leica Tagged With: full frame, Leica, mirrorless, SL

Leica S (Typ 007) $17K Medium Format Camera Shipping This Month

September 14, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Leica S Typ 007

The Leica S (Typ 007) is a revamped version of the medium format DSLR flagship from Leica Camera. It features a 37.5MP CMOS sensor measuring 30 x 45mm and adds video capture with full frame HD and Super 35 format 4K. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Leica Tagged With: 4k, Leica, Leica S, medium format, Typ 007

Victoria’s Secret Showing Off the Leica M7 Alongside Underwear

August 26, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Victorias Secret Leica Ad

As I was walking past Victoria’s Secret in the mall yesterday, one of the window displays jumped out at me. “Hey, that’s a Leica M7!”

Unfortunately, they didn’t have any in stock. I bet they didn’t think the camera would be turning the heads though… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Humor, Leica Tagged With: ad, advertising, funny, Leica, Victorias Secret

Leica Q Full Frame Fixed Lens Camera Unveiled

June 10, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Leica Q-8

The Leica Q is a new full frame camera with a 24MP sensor and a 28mm f/1.7 lens. The Q also features an incredible 3.68MP electronic viewfinder and captures up to 10 frames per second. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Leica Tagged With: full frame, Leica, Leica Q

Leica Announces New M Monochrom Type 246

April 30, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Leica M Monochrom

Leica has unveiled a new black and white camera – the Leica M Monochrom (Type 246). It features a 24MP full frame CMOS sensor and can also capture 1080p video (also black and white). [Read more…]

Filed Under: Leica Tagged With: Black and White, full frame, Leica, Leica M, Monochrom

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