Leica's May 10 Berlin Event - The Actual Event!

Fri, 11 May 2012 01:59:00 -0400

Ah, how I love Leica launch events. I�ve been to many such events over the years, but Leica somehow manages to make each one fun, entertaining and unique. The May 10 Berlin event was no different.

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Leica May 10 Announcements: A Summary

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:48:00 -0400

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Phew! What a day for Leica product announcements. At 3pm Eastern Time today, Leica Camera announced a broad range of new products. All of this information can be overwhelming, so here is a brief summary of the new products with some of our thoughts:

Leica M Monochrom: A full frame 18 megapixel digital M camera with no color filters over the sensor, allowing for noise-free image quality all the way up to ISO 10,000 while

L-Camera-Forum's Leica M Monochrom Video Preview

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:51:00 -0400

For a preview of the Leica M Monochrom camera check out this new video from L-Camera-Forum:

This looks like an exciting new camera and I can't wait to test it out!

Leica Announces the Leica M Monochrom

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400

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Today, as part of their May 10 event, Leica has announced their new Leica M Monochrom, and what a camera it is! Press release as follows:

LEICA M MONOCHROM: THE FUTURE OF BLACK-AND-WHITE

Leica Announces the Leica X2 Digital Camera

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400
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Today, as part of their May 10 event, Leica has announced the Leica X2 in both Black and Silver.

Leica Announces the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm F/2 ASPH

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400
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Today, as part of their May 10 event, Leica has announced the highly anticipated Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm F/2 ASPH, what looks to be their finest performing lens to date:

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Leica Announces the Leica V-Lux 40 Compact Digital Camera

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400
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Today, as part of their May 10 event, Leica has announced the new Leica V-Lux 40 compact digital camera. The press release:

LEICA V-LUX 40: COMPACT CAMERA WITH AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF FEATURES

Solms, Germany (May 10, 2012) - Leica Camera AG presents the V-Lux 40, a new addition to Leica�s digital compact camera portfolio. Incorporating numerous new features in comparison with its predecessor, the Leica V-Lux 30, this latest model offers greater performance of its 15.3-megapixel (effective 14.1 MP), 1/2.33"

Leica Announces Leica S2 Firmware Update 1.0.3.3

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400
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Today, as part of their May 10 event, Leica has announced new firmware for the Leica S2, version 1.0.3.3 to add compatibility with the new Leica S-Adapter-H and improve flash synchronization. The press release as follows:

We are pleased to inform you that a new S2 firmware, version 1.0.3.3 will be available for the Leica S2 and Leica S2-P from May 14, 2012. The new S2 firmware will support the new Hasselblad lens adapter, Leica S-Adapter H (catalog # 16030) and improve the flash synchronization with 1/125s focal plane shutter.

Leica Announces the Leica S-Adapter-H

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400
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Today, as part of their May 10 event, Leica has announced the Leica S-Adapter H, which allows Leica S2 users to mount Hasselblad H lenses to their cameras. The press release:

LEICA CAMERA AG EXPANDS THE LEICA S PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SYSTEM
New Leica S-Adapter H Enables use of Hasselblad H Lenses on the Leica S2

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Leica S2 Firmware Update 1.0.3.3 Now Available

Leica's May 10 Berlin Event - The Actual Event!

Leica May 10 Announcements: A Summary

L-Camera-Forum's Leica M Monochrom Video Preview

Leica Announces the Leica M Monochrom

Leica Announces the Leica X2 Digital Camera

Leica Announces the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm F/2 ASPH

Leica Announces the Leica V-Lux 40 Compact Digital Camera

Leica Announces Leica S2 Firmware Update 1.0.3.3

Leica Announces the Leica S-Adapter-H