Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Check out these spy shots of what could be the upcoming replacement for the Leica M9. The M10 is rumored to be announced at Photokina 2012 with a new CMOS sensor that delivers live view and video.
More rumors on the Leica M10 over at Leica Rumors.
[via Photo Rumors]
Leica has issued a firmware update for the X2. Firmware version 1.1 includes the following improvements:
You can download the firmware update from the Leica X2 product page (see “Updates”).
Fuji had previously said it would bring an Leica M-Mount adapter to the X-Pro1 and, today, Fuji made good on that promise with the announcement of the $200 Fuji-labeled M-Mount adapter.
The camera side of the M-Mount Adapter features an array of electronic connections that automatically pass information to the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 body based on pre-registered lens profiles. With firmware version 1.10 or later, this information is transmitted by pressing the Function button on the side of the adapter, which allows users to access the M-Mount Adapter Settings menu on the rear LCD.
The adapter will be available in June. Check availability at B&H Photo.
More details and images below. [Read more…]
The Leica X2 is a 16.2MP APS-C format camera that sports a Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH fixed lens. The X2 features ISO up to 12,500 anda 2.7″ display.
The Leica X2 retails for $1995 and is available here at B&H Photo.
More details and product images below. [Read more…]
The Leica V-Lux 40 is a new compact camera that follows the V-Lux 30 in the point and shoot lineup. The V-Lux 40 sports a 15.3MP CMOS image sensor and a 20x zoom lens (24-480mm equivalent). The camera captures full-HD video and sports a built-in GPS module.
The Leica V-Lux 40 ships with Photoshop Elements 10 and Premiere Elements 10. Priced at $699, the V-Lux 40 is available here at B&H Photo.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Leica M Monochrom is a new 18MP, full frame, black-and-white-only digital camera. The sensor was designed from the ground up as a black and white sensor.
Per Leica, “As the sensor does not ‘see’ colors, every pixel records true luminance values – as a result, it delivers ‘true’ black-and-white images that are significantly sharper than comparable exposures from a camera with a color-sensitive sensor.”
The Leica M Monochrom should be available in July 2012 for $7950. Check B&H Photo for availability.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Leica has unveiled five new S system lenses for the S2 medium format camera, all of which are now available in a CS version with a central leaf shutter.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Leica has unveiled a new adapter for the Leica S camera system. The adapter allows Leica S system users to mount Hasselblad H-system lenses on their cameras.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Leica has introduced the a new 50mm M-mount lens, the APO-Summicron-M 50mm F/2 ASPH.
The new lens should be available in July 2012 for $7495.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]