Leica SL Firmware 3.1 Released

Today, Leica Camera has released firmware version 3.1 for the SL (Typ 601) full-frame mirrorless camera. Firmware 3.1's primary purpose is to improve autofocus performance of the Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens (firmware 3.1 also contains new firmware for the...

Leica Announces Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2 – A Legend Returns

Today, Leica has announced the new Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2 lens for the Leica M-System. Much like the Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 re-issue last year, the Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2 features a similar optical design to the original Thambar, which was produced from 1930-1939, ...

New Trade-Up Program for Leica S (Typ 007)

Today, Leica has announced a new program allowing users of previous-generation Leica S-system cameras, or other medium format digital systems, to trade in those cameras towards the current Leica S (Typ 007). Th...

Leica Releases Statement Regarding TL2 Issue

Leica just released a statement acknowledging a serious issue with the recently released TL2 camera. In some cases, when using the Visoflex (Typ 020) electronic viewfinder on the TL2, the camera can be rendered...

Firmware Ver 1.9.4.0 for Leica M10 Released

After discovering a bug in their most recent M10 firmware release (1.7.4.0), Leica has quickly issued another firmware update for the M10: firmware 1.9.4.0. The new firmware has the same SD card compatibility improvements found in 1.7.4.0 but fixes a bug that ...

Leica SL (Typ 601) Price Reduced to $5,995

Today, in a surprising but welcome move, Leica Camera has reduced the price of the the SL (Typ 601). The popular full-frame mirrorless camera is now $5,995, a $1,455 savings from its original price of $7,450. T...

Firmware Ver 1.7.4.0 for Leica M10 Released

Today, Leica has released a firmware update for their newest digital rangefinder: the Leica M10. Firmware version 1.7.4.0 is the second update since the camera's release in mid-January 2017 and improves the M10...

Leica SL Firmware 3.0 Released with Major Updates

Today, Leica has released a major new firmware update for the SL (Typ 601): Version 3.0. This firmware incorporates a considerable number of new features, enhancements, stability improvements and bug fixes. Before we dive into all the details, you can click th...