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      David Farkas
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      David Farkas
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      26
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      Kirsten Vignes
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      4
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      May 19, 2019
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      33
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      September 2, 2011
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      David Farkas
      May 13, 2020
      68
    • Using M Lenses on the Leica CL:
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      Luis Mora
      August 2, 2018
      15
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      David Farkas
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      July 27, 2018
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    Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica M10 Added to CCD Corrosion Upgrade Program 7 years, 10 months ago

    At last! Leica has added the M10 to their CCD corrosion upgrade program. We have been patiently waiting for a while, and now owners of  CCD cameras affected by the corrosion issue have the option to upgrade to […]

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      Josh Lehrer replied 7 years, 9 months ago

      Arnold, from what I understand the corrosion issue will affect all, or nearly all, full-frame-CCD-based M cameras. The timing with which corrosion happens seems to be somewhat random, same with the severity of it. I have noticed that the less a camera is used, the more likely it is to suffer from corrosion. Leica can replace the CCD if you so desire. This is done under warranty if the camera is less than five years old, but there is a charge (determined by Leica and it does vary sometimes) if the camera is older than 5 years. Depending on the severity of the corrosion and your own plans, you do have a few options to either upgrade, exchange the sensor or simply continue shooting as-is.

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, New Firmware for Leica M10, Q, CL, TL2, TL, and T 7 years, 10 months ago

    Ordinarily, Leica rolls out firmware updates one camera, or at least one camera system, at a time. But for this round, multiple product teams coordinated their efforts, resulting in five cameras getting firmware […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware Ver 1.4 for Leica TL2 Released 7 years, 10 months ago

    Today, Leica has released updated firmware for the Leica TL2. This update adds a ton of additional functionality to the TL2, including additional customization options, focus peaking, additional video capability, […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware ver 3.0 for Leica Q Released 7 years, 10 months ago

    Today, Leica has issued a firmware update for the Leica Q. This update offers an extensive list of improvements and additions, including a revision of the menu layout, a new power saving mode, additional custom […]

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      Josh Lehrer replied 7 years, 9 months ago

      Richard, I cannot seem to duplicate the issue on the Q I have here with firmware 3.0 installed. If I press and hold the FN button then select Exp. Comp as the function I want, the button stays that way unless I reset the camera to factory default, or select “Default Profile” from the User Profile menu (which is basically the same as resetting the camera). Feel free to give us a call this week and we are happy to help at 305-921-4433 or email me at josh@leicastoremiami.com

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      migzvhs replied 7 years, 5 months ago

      I just bought the Q-P and was having a hard time trying to connect the wifi-app in the phone/leica and you saved my life with this detailed update info! THANK YOU! It just needed the newest firmware! Thanks thanks!

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware ver 2.0 for Leica CL Released 7 years, 10 months ago

    Today, Leica released new firmware for the latest camera in the lineup, the Leica CL. Compared to some of the other firmware updates for other Leica cameras released today, the CL update is fairly minimal. There […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware Ver 2.4.5.0 for Leica M10 Released 7 years, 10 months ago

    Today, Leica has issued a firmware update for the Leica M10. This update offers some user interface improvements, doubles the maximum long exposure time, adds a new continuous drive mode, and offers a few more […]

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      dwrene replied 7 years, 10 months ago

      looks like the link to the firmware update is not working ?

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        David Farkas replied 7 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks for spotting that. Fixed.

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          jm bottazzi replied 3 years, 12 months ago

          Bit of an embarrassing situation: I have both M10 and M10R, and I just realised in the previous round of upgrade I applied, I applied carelessly the M10R update to both. So now my M10 was on 20.20.47.37, and has been running that way, but while it lets me upgrade to the new 30.22.11.52 and still runs (!) it would not take the proper M10 distribution 3.22.11.52 (maybe because 30>3?). Any suggestion welcomed

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leitzpark 3 Opening: A Celebration of Photography 7 years, 10 months ago

    On Friday evening, everyone made their way back to the large black tent, the Leica Marquee, for the Celebration of Photography event. There were numerous rumors that Leica would be making product announcements at […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leitzpark 3 Opening: All things Zagato 7 years, 10 months ago

    Following the success of the Leica Ultravid “Edition Zagato” binoculars in 2015, Leica again turned to the Italian automotive design house for the first special edition M10. The Leica M10 “Edition Zagato” Set was […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leitzpark 3 Opening: The Leica Company Archives 7 years, 10 months ago

    Up a back staircase and through a few nondescript double doors, the Leica Company Archives house valuable documents, patents, design sketches, books, photographs, production records, prototype cameras, and more. […]

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    GregTRU started the topic Leica Servicing Problems and Support in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 10 months ago

    Is anyone experiencing problems with Leica's turnaround time and support?

    I have had numerous problems with Leica taking 3 – 4 months to either replace defective bodies or repair them. All together my cameras have probably spent a year at Leica. How is this possible for such an expensive system.

    They have been so unreliable. The cameras have…[Read more]

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    Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Announces M10 “Edition Zagato” Limited Edition 7 years, 11 months ago

    Today, Leica has announced their second special edition product in partnership with the legendary design house Zagato: the Leica M10 Edition Zagato Set. Limited to only 250 examples worldwide, the M10 Edition […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Announces C-Lux Compact Camera with 15X Zoom 7 years, 11 months ago

    At the Celebration of Photography Event in Wetzlar today, Leica has just announced a new compact digital camera. The Leica C-Lux offers a compact size with an impressive 15X optical zoom range (equivalent to 24 – […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Free M-Adapter-L with Purchase of a Leica CL 7 years, 11 months ago

    Leica USA just announced a new promotion for the recently introduced Leica CL. From now until September 30, 2018, anyone who purchases a new Leica CL Body or the Leica CL Vario Kit  will receive a Black Leica M […]

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      David Farkas replied 6 years, 6 months ago

      They are the same. Leica changed the name of the mount when the T (Typ 701) was renamed the TL. Then came the SL, then the CL. They all have the L mount. T mount was confusing. The original Leica M Adapter-T is functionally the same as the current Leica M Adapter-L.

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