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    Ex-bugonaut started the topic Leica Women Project? in the forum General Leica Discussion 5 years, 8 months ago

    Leica USA has just Invited submissions for their second “Leica Women Foto Project”. When you read the bylaws for this project, you come across this:

    “Leica Camera USA made a conscious decision to launch the ‘Leica Women Foto Project’ and not only encourage women to participate and provide a unique perspective on issues they care about today but…[Read more]

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    RagingCANE started the topic Tilt/Shift Lenses in the forum SL Lenses 5 years, 8 months ago

    I am an architectural photographer and I just switched to the SL2 from Canon. Is there any chance at all that there will be Tilt Shift Lenses developed and released by Leica for the SL2? I am currently using my Canon Tilt/Shift Lenses via adapter.

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Introduces ‘Made in Portugal' M Lenses at Lower Pricing 5 years, 8 months ago

    Today, Leica has announced that they will be offering a series of Made in Portugal M lenses. Nine of the most popular M lenses will be produced at Leica's factory in Portugal, in addition to the standard […]

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      David Farkas replied 5 years, 8 months ago

      While Leica has maintained a facility in Portugal, historically, they've made mechanical components for cameras and lenses, as well as producing many of the sport optics products. These lenses mark the first time that M lenses will have been produced there.

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    hustlejones started the topic Vintage Lenses (tips) in the forum Leica SL (Typ 601) 5 years, 8 months ago

    Hi there, I’m new to the forum. I have a couple of older Pentax lenses I’m trying out with my SL. Specifically, Pentax FA 43mm limited & FA 31mm limited, using a Novoflex adapter. Is there a way for the camera to recognize the lens information?

    Thank you in advance.

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    Johnny Goodman replied to the topic Leica m5 battery cap problem in the forum Film M Cameras 5 years, 8 months ago

    I had the same issue a few years ago.
    It was a Varta 625U causing the problem. Varta had changed the form factor of the collar around the battery core ever so slightly, resulting in the battery not fitting in the M5 anymore.
    A fantastic Leica technician here in Germany produced a new camera cover for me that fits SR44 batteries.
    I wouldn’t n…[Read more]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware v4.0 for Leica CL Released 5 years, 8 months ago

    Today, Leica has released a new firmware update for the Leica CL mirrorless camera. This update adds the touch menu interface now standard on the SL2 and Q2, which I've found to be extremely handy for day-to-day […]

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      David Farkas replied 5 years, 8 months ago

      When you click the link, the firmware file should download to your computer. Once complete, you drag the single file named CL___40_.lfu to your SD card. Make sure that it isn't in a folder, but at the top level of your SD card.

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    Johnny Goodman replied to the topic Leica 28mm Summilux in Myanmar on film in the forum Film M Cameras 5 years, 8 months ago

    Wow. These look great. I find 28mm very hard to master, but you manage to use it to great effect here!

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    This question is for David Farkas or anyone else that has the answer. I have a Leica SL. I am attempting to utilize back button focusing. According to your You Tube presentation, in the main menu>Focus Mode>AFs,AFc,MF, activate MF and the toggle control will perform not only AF but also will permit moving the focus point around the EVF screen. I…[Read more]

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      Re.: My post dtd. August 15, 2020 re back button focusing:
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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica No Longer Offering CCD Sensor Replacement, Adds New Upgrade Options 5 years, 9 months ago

    Leica has issued a statement that production of CCD sensors for M9-based models has now been discontinued. This means that going forward, defective sensors or ones exhibiting sensor corrosion cannot be replaced. […]

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    rdell started the topic M10 R availability in the forum Announcements and Site Matters 5 years, 9 months ago

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    fvphoto started the topic Anyone using a Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f/1.8 on the CL? in the forum Leica CL 5 years, 9 months ago

    HI All this is my first post here. I just got a CL and am using some old Pentax glass on it and the experience is sublime! I am absolutely loving the whole thing. The camera is great but mated with my old lenses its a whole new thing. I do need to get a wider lens and am considering the Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f/1.8 with an adapter. I really dont…[Read more]

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