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    Jjoc3923 replied to the topic New Leica user saying ‘Hi’ in the forum General Leica Discussion 4 years, 9 months ago

    The current version of the fotos app is a significant improvement over the original. The CL does not have any external ports. So I have to rely on it. It does get the job done. That being said, my tripod and head are meant for a heavier full frame / APS-C DSLR. I have not had any issue with camera shake when pressing the shutter release while the…[Read more]

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    Laps1253 replied to the topic New Leica user saying ‘Hi’ in the forum General Leica Discussion 4 years, 9 months ago

    Hi Chris,

    Have you tried using the Leica FOTOS app? You can remotely control the camera and use it as a release.
    It's worked alright with me for some night photography with the Q.
    Hope it works out well for you

    best,
    Rafa

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    Laps1253 started the topic Transitioning from Leica Film M to Leica Digital M cameras in the forum General Leica Discussion 4 years, 9 months ago

    Hi everyone,

    I've been shooting film with my Leica M6 for about 2 years now. I'm dealing with a little internal battle, part of me wants to get into the Digital M cameras. But, there's a part of me wondering if I go into digital Ms, I won't go back to my M6 or my experience shooting my M6 will completely change.
    Note : I have an SL2 with an M…[Read more]

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    Jjoc3923 started the topic Manual exposure T shutter speed setting in the forum Leica CL 4 years, 9 months ago

    When I turn the left knob, it goes to 30s. If I keep turning it, a T appears. Is this a manual time setting for exposures greater than 30sec. If it is, I am assuming I would need a hand held light meter to use it. The reason I am interested in it is I want to use a ND filter for long exposures.

    Jay

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    SJB27 started the topic Tethering Issues in the forum Leica SL (Typ 601) 4 years, 9 months ago

    I was hoping that if someone can save me from pulling my eyes out. I recently picked up 2 used SL cameras and I have to say, man oh man the image quality as everyone knows is amazing.

    I bought them due to the fact that I wanted Leica to become my headshot camera.

    So for the past year, I have been using Capture One with their tethering cables.…[Read more]

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    Arashbehnia posted an update 4 years, 9 months ago

    Hello,
    I just bought my first Leica camera that i am very happy about,
    I bought a converter from Urth for my Canon FD Lens to Leica cl and I have a few problems that I wanted like to discuss with you.

    “FD canon to Leica cl”

    Firstly, there is a slight movement between the convert and the camera's body.
    Secondly, there are stripline appears in…[Read more]

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    maisie replied to the topic A new alternative to mid-telephoto lens for L-mount? in the forum Alternative Lenses 4 years, 10 months ago

    Nice shot. Especially the light and texture

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    previlo replied to the topic 2021 Leica SL firmware update in the forum Leica SL (Typ 601) 4 years, 10 months ago

    So far it looks like no new firmware upadate had been released, i am still hoping that with the SL2 update (announced/ mentioned for summer 2021), that the might update the SL (601) as well?

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    FishHawk replied to the topic M typ 240 software update in the forum Leica M (Typ 240) 4 years, 10 months ago

    I have firmware 2.0.6.0 on my M 240 if this is the same firmware you're ok. You could try calling Josh at Leica store Miami he will help you out or any one of the people over there.
    FishHawk

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    billgreen posted an update 4 years, 10 months ago

    Can I anyone tell me please if it is possible to adapt my Pentax 67 lenses onto my L mount cameras ? Thanks.

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    Tedwill‘s profile was updated 4 years, 10 months ago

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Free M-Adapter-L Promotion for SL2 and SL2-S 4 years, 10 months ago

    Today, Leica has announced a new promotion on its SL2 and SL2-S professional mirrorless cameras. From July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, those purchasing a brand new SL2 or SL2-S body or bundle will receive […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware v4.1 for Leica CL Released 4 years, 10 months ago

    Today, Leica has released minor firmware update v4.1 for the CL mirrorless camera. This update doesn't add any new features or functionality. The release notes simply state “bug fixes.” Our guess is that these […]

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      David Farkas replied 4 years ago

      Just click the big red button in the article to download the firmware update to your computer.

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      Steve replied 3 years, 4 months ago

      I've downloaded the CL 2.0 and 4.0 firmware update. About to download the 4.1 update. Do I need to download each firmware update i.e. 2.1, 3.0, 3.1, etc. to ensure I capture all the updates or will downloading the latest update (4.1) capture ALL the updates?

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    UKBROOKLYN started the topic M9 Battery Charger Question in the forum General Leica Discussion 4 years, 10 months ago

    Hello Ladies and Gentlemen…

    My new used M came without the plug to connect the charger to my car.. Am I right than any straight 12 V. cable from the cigar lighter socket to the 3.5 coax on the charger should work.. ??

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