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David Farkas wrote a new post 7 years, 10 months ago

At the press event today, Leica announced three new SL lenses. Slated to be released in 2020, these new optics will add fast, wide-angle primes to the system. With focal lengths of 21, 24 and 28mm, all lenses […]

David Farkas replied 5 years, 10 months ago

Delayed due to ‘global circumstances', but still coming!
David Farkas replied 5 years, 10 months ago

My guess is that due to the current situation, theses lenses will most likely get pushed back to 2021. But, that's just an educated guess.

Josh Lehrer wrote a new post 7 years, 10 months ago

Today, Leica has released a major new firmware update for the S (Typ 007) medium format digital SLR: firmware 5.0.0.0. In addition to bringing compatibility via WiFi with the new Leica FOTOS iOS & Android app […]

David Farkas wrote a new post 7 years, 10 months ago

Alright, so Photokina 2018 hasn't actually started yet. But that didn't stop Leica from making a bunch of announcements today at their special press event. I arrived at the event in time to get my ticket with this […]

Josh Lehrer wrote a new post 7 years, 10 months ago

Today, Leica has released new firmware versions for both the M10 and M10-P digital rangefinder cameras. The firmware specifically allows the cameras to function via WiFi with the new Leica FOTOS app, which is […]

Josh Lehrer replied 7 years, 10 months ago

Bill, each model camera has its own specific firmware. This post is about new firmware for the Leica M10 and M10-P only. The latest firmware version for the M Monochrom (Typ 246) is 1.0.2.0 and you can download it here: http://us.leica-camera.com/content/download/146831/2484798/version/2/file/M_246-1.0.2.0-CUSTOMER.FW
David Farkas replied 7 years, 7 months ago

Profiles should have saved to the SD card during this final step, before the update gets started.

Your suggestion is a good one, though. In the future, we will advise users to back up their user profiles to an SD card before proceeding with the update.

Josh Lehrer wrote a new post 7 years, 10 months ago

Today at Photokina, Leica has announced the S3, the highly anticipated successor to the S (Typ 007) medium format digital SLR. Details are relatively light at this point as the Leica S3 is slated for delivery in […]

David Farkas wrote a new post 7 years, 10 months ago

Today, just ahead of the start of Photokina 2018, Leica has announced that its popular Leica CL mirrorless camera will soon be available in a silver anodized finish. All the technical specifications and features […]

David Farkas wrote a new post 7 years, 10 months ago

Today at a special press conference the day before Photokina 2018, Leica announced a new strategic alliance with partners Panasonic and Sigma. The L-Mount Alliance seeks to create cameras and lenses around the […]

David Farkas wrote a new post 7 years, 10 months ago

Today, Leica Camera has announced the Leica FOTOS app. A brand new mobile app for iOS and Android, the Leica FOTOS app provides support for almost all Wi-Fi enabled Leica camera models. This is a dramatic change […]

jsevidon replied 7 years, 10 months ago

I installed it on my iPhone and mated it to my Leica TL2.
Not yet ready for prime time. It does connect very easily, a big improvement over the old and very fussy
TL iPhone App. But the new Fotos App. also disconnects when not intended, requiring new acquisition. I realize it is a Beta version, but I think you ought to contact Fotos and tell them that the App has this problem.
- Josh Lehrer replied 7 years, 10 months ago
  
  James, I am sure over the next month Leica will be gathering feedback from all the beta testers so that by the time the app is released it is ready for use!
dave@davecooperphoto.com replied 7 years, 10 months ago

For what it's worth, I've been beta testing the Foto app for about 10 minutes and it has frozen my M10 twice. I had to pull the battery to restart. Let's just say that it's not ready for the masses.
thegman replied 6 years, 3 months ago

Hi, I've just bought my CL and downloaded the Fotos PRO app but I cannot get it to capture using the remote. I can adjust some basic settings but when I touch the button to take the shot nothiing happens. Not impressed at all with the app. Anybody any ideas if I'm doing something wrong. Thanks.

Josh Lehrer wrote a new post 7 years, 10 months ago

Today, Leica Camera has released firmware version 3.3 for the SL (Typ 601) full-frame mirrorless camera. In addition to adding compatibility with the new Leica FOTOS app for wireless control (learn more about the […]

Josh Lehrer replied 7 years, 10 months ago

Oliver, it was 3 seconds and is now 10. I have fixed the article. Thank you for pointing that out! I never use this mode (easier to carry a spare battery or two) so I was not too familiar with how it operated in 3.2. I'll have to try the Shutter Pressed option in the EVF-only mode tomorrow, so I will get back to you on that.
Josh Lehrer replied 7 years, 10 months ago

Hans-Dieter, firmware 3.3 is compatible only with the FOTOS app which is being released later this month. Until that comes out, you cannot use the camera's WiFi with the old app, as far as I know!

David Farkas wrote a new post 7 years, 10 months ago

Today, Leica has announced a new color option for the Sofort Instant Camera. The Leica Sofort in black shares all the same specs as its orange, mint and white versioned siblings. Not exactly the big Photokina […]

David Farkas wrote a new post 7 years, 10 months ago

Photokina is here again. In two weeks, the biggest photo equipment expo in the world gets underway.

I will be heading off to Cologne, Germany for what should be another great show. As I have done for the past […]

Josh Lehrer wrote a new post 7 years, 11 months ago

Today, Leica Camera USA has announced a new trade-up program for individuals looking to switch into the SL system. The details of the program are quite simple. You can trade in a working digital SLR – any brand, […]