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      David Farkas
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      26
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      4
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      68
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      August 2, 2018
      15
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      David Farkas
      January 9, 2018
      2
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      October 11, 2018
      5
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      July 27, 2018
      10
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      May 25, 2018
      8
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      David Farkas
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      1
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      4
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      David Farkas
      December 3, 2018
      1
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      September 30, 2018
      2
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      David Farkas
      September 30, 2018
      17
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      September 30, 2018
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      February 15, 2026
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      May 19, 2019
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      May 27, 2018
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      Ricky Stern
      March 22, 2015
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      April 28, 2012
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      March 23, 2016
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      Albert Knapp, MD
      March 10, 2016
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      Albert Knapp, MD
      January 29, 2015
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    During my testing of the new Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) in NYC and New Orleans, I was blown away by the camera's high ISO ability, so I wanted to see how it stacked up against the original M Monochrom based off o […]

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      David Farkas replied 10 years, 7 months ago

      While controlled ISO testing like this doesn't directly impact “taking pictures” per se, it does let users or potential users understand the performance envelope of this camera vs. other cameras. I suppose the same argument could be made as to why car reviewers measure 0-60 times and lateral acceleration, among other benchmarks. They are a good measure of relative performance. Personally, I do prefer going out and shooting actual pictures. If you read my Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Review, you'll see I have no shortage of real-life pictures taken in a variety of situations.

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    Match Technical Services has released a unique new item: the Thumbs Up EP-60 Titanium. Designed specifically for the Leica M Edition 60 camera, the EP-60 is made from solid titanium and is media blasted to give it […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post 11 years, 2 months ago

    Here's a little better news for Mac OS X Yosemite users who want to process their Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) DNG files in either Apple's new Photos app or in their existing Aperture library. Apparently, even […]

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    Josh Lehrer wrote a new post 11 years, 2 months ago

    Today, Leica Camera has announced the highly-anticipated Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens. First seen as part of the limited-edition Leica M Set Edition “Leica 100” announced one year ago at the opening of […]

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    Issaquah replied to the topic M-P 240 Safari set – has anyone purchased this M camera yet? in the forum Leica M (Typ 240) 11 years, 2 months ago

    I'm ordering mine today. Have always wanted a Leica (this is my first) – I'm a long time Nikon shooter and for the last two years, been shooting Fuji. But taking the plunge today. New to this forum too.

    Will give ya updates once it arrives.

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    Today, Leica Camera USA has announced that the Exchange Rate Savings Program, which has lowered the prices of nearly all Leica photographic products* has been extended until June 30, 2015. The full details of the […]

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    Josh Lehrer wrote a new post 11 years, 2 months ago

    Today, Leica Camera has issued a notice regarding a compatibility issue with DNG files from new Monochrom (Typ 246) and Apple's Photos App. From Leica:

    Leica Camera would like to inform you that the Leica […]

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      David Farkas replied 11 years, 2 months ago

      OS X Yosemite definitely has the issue. Older version probably have it as well, but this hasn't been confirmed to my knowledge.

      While there are certainly other programs that can open Leica DNG files, I've found the best results from Adobe Lightroom. Leica has been working closely with Adobe since 2008 and all Leica cameras come bundled with Lightroom.

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      David Farkas replied 11 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks, Mike.

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      David Farkas replied 10 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, this was fixed a while back.

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    Hi Woodrow,

    Thanks for posting this lovely set of images.

    For the sake of perspective would you mind tagging the images with the aperture used, shutter speed used, as well as some basic notes on the lighting set up?

    Thanks,

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