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    Leica S2 Firmware Update 1.0.3.3 Now Available   

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    Published on 05-14-2012 03:50 PM
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    Today, Leica has released a new firmware update for the S2, version 1.0.3.3. From Leica:

    Leica Camera has released a new firmware update
    (FW 1.0.3.3) for the Leica S medium-format system. This latest firmware update has been specially developed for the Leica S-Adapter     ...
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    Leica's May 10 Berlin Event - The Actual Event!   

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    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.






    There was already ...
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    Leica May 10 Announcements: A Summary   

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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:

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

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    Published on 05-10-2012 07:51 PM

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



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    Leica Announces the Leica S-Adapter-H   

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    Published on 05-10-2012 07:00 PM
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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     ...
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    Leica Announces the Leica M Monochrom   

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    Published on 05-10-2012 07:00 PM
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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 PHOTOGRAPHY

    Solms Germany (May 10, 2012) - Leica Camera     ...
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    Leica Announces the Leica X2 Digital Camera   

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    Published on 05-10-2012 07:00 PM
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    Today, as part of their May 10 event, Leica has announced the Leica X2 in both Black and Silver. The press release:

    LEICA X2 – THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE LEICA COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERA

    Solms, Germany (May 10, 2012) - Leica Camera AG presents the X2, a new     ...
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    Leica Announces the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm F/2 ASPH   

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    Published on 05-10-2012 07:00 PM
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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:

    LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-M 50 MM F/2 ASPH.: THE NEW MILESTONE IN LENS CONSTRUCTION ...
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    Leica Announces the Leica V-Lux 40 Compact Digital Camera   

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    Published on 05-10-2012 07:00 PM
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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     ...
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    Leica Announces Leica S2 Firmware Update 1.0.3.3   

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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, ...
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    Leica S-System Expanded By Five S-Lenses with Central Shutter: Available from October 2012   

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    Published on 05-10-2012 06:56 PM
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    Today at their May 10 event Leica has offered an update to the status of the CS (Central Shutter) lenses for the Leica S2, with the biggest news being that the flash sync speed will now be 1/1000th of a second, faster than the originally planned 1/500th sync speed! This is big news and ...
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    Leica May 10th Event: Arrival in Berlin   

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    If you’ve been following me on Twitter, you probably know that I arrived in Berlin earlier today. After getting situated in my room and chatting up a good number of familiar Leica faces in the lobby of the Hotel Meliá, I got to briefly explore a tiny part of the city on the other ...
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    Video: The Thumbs Up - Our Favorite Leica M Accessory   

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    David and I are frequently asked what our favorite accessory is for Leica M digital cameras and our answer is always the Thumbs Up. Manufactured by Match Technical Services, the Thumbs Up is a small grip that slides into the hot shoe of your Leica M8, M8.2, M9, or M9-P and provides a place for your ...
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    Leica Breaks Ground on New Headquarters and Factory in Wetzlar   

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    Published on 04-27-2012 03:13 PM
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    As we reported previously, Leica is progressing on their new 55 million Euro, 290,000 sq. ft. factory at Leitz-Park in Wetzlar, Germany. They received plan approval back in November and had estimated a construction start of April. Yesterday, a groundbreaking ceremony was held with ...
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    Stay Tuned for Full Coverage from Leica's May 10th Berlin Event   

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    In less than three weeks, I will be heading to Berlin for Leica's big May 10th event. Rumors abound about what might be announced and Leica has been extremely tight-lipped about any upcoming products. After weeks of rampant speculation, we don't have to wait too much longer for the curtain ...
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