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      Josh Lehrer
      August 21, 2014
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      David Farkas
      June 25, 2026
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      David Farkas
      June 25, 2026
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      David Farkas
      May 28, 2026
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      David Farkas
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      1
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      David Farkas
      July 7, 2013
      22
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      David Farkas
      May 13, 2023
      9
    • Leica M11 Review: The Ultimate Digital M

      David Farkas
      January 13, 2022
      33
    • Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH Review: Single-Lens Setup in the Boundary Waters

      Kirsten Vignes
      March 3, 2020
      26
    • The Leica V-Lux 5: A Closer Look

      Kirsten Vignes
      August 11, 2019
      4
    • The Everyday Backpack by Peak Design Review

      Victor Quintana
      May 19, 2019
      6
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      David Farkas
      March 4, 2019
      33
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      Josh Lehrer
      February 20, 2012
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      David Farkas
      February 21, 2021
      15
    • B&W ISO Showdown 2020: Leica M10 Monochrom vs. M Monochrom (Typ 246) vs. M10-P vs. SL2

      David Farkas
      May 13, 2020
      68
    • Using M Lenses on the Leica CL:
      New City, New Camera, Familiar Glass

      Luis Mora
      August 2, 2018
      15
    • Night Shooting with the Leica S (Typ 007)

      David Farkas
      January 9, 2018
      2
    • Shooting the “New” Leica 28mm Summaron-M in Little Havana

      Luis Mora
      January 6, 2017
      14
    • 24-90 Zoom vs. M Lenses on the Leica SL (Typ 601)

      Luis Mora
      September 12, 2016
      3
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      David Farkas
      April 9, 2020
      16
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      David Farkas
      November 9, 2025
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      David Farkas
      August 31, 2023
      11
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      David Farkas
      April 22, 2020
      89
    • Leica Binoculars: The Ultimate Buying Guide

      Kirsten Vignes
      October 11, 2018
      5
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      Josh Lehrer
      July 27, 2018
      10
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      David Farkas
      May 25, 2018
      8
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      David Farkas
      April 20, 2012
      6
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      David Farkas
      July 13, 2019
      4
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      David Farkas
      December 3, 2018
      1
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      David Farkas
      September 30, 2018
      2
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      David Farkas
      September 30, 2018
      17
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      David Farkas
      September 30, 2018
      3
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      David Farkas
      September 30, 2018
      12
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      Kirsten Vignes
      June 17, 2025
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      Selecting the Sublime: A Decade with the Leica SL in the Himalayas

      Cira Crowell
      February 15, 2026
      3
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      June 6, 2024
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      May 16, 2021
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      Kirsten Vignes
      May 19, 2019
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    • What’s In Our Camera Bags

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      May 27, 2018
      1
    • Exposing the Soul: Portraiture with the Leica M240

      Ricky Stern
      March 22, 2015
      4
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      Cira Crowell
      January 9, 2013
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      May 27, 2018
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      Kirsten Vignes
      March 23, 2016
      25
    • Travels through Morocco with the Leica S

      Albert Knapp, MD
      March 10, 2016
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    • Photographing the Atacama Desert with the Leica S (Typ 006)

      Albert Knapp, MD
      January 29, 2015
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      Bob Levite
      November 13, 2014
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    richt posted an update 6 years, 11 months ago

    Hi, trying to install firmware on my Leica Q but nothing happens when I switch on holding the video button down. Where am I going wrong?

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    David Farkas wrote a new post 6 years, 11 months ago

    Today, Leica has announced that the highly anticipated APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH L-Mount prime lens will start shipping immediately with a price tag of $4,495. The 50mm APO-Summicron-SL joins the existing […]

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    Josh Lehrer wrote a new post 6 years, 11 months ago

    Today, Leica Camera has released firmware version 3.6 for the Leica SL full-frame mirrorless camera. The firmware primarily improves compatibility with non-Leica L-mount lenses – an excellent demonstration of […]

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    Jack MacD started the topic Triptych of a Robert Serra Sculpture in the forum Images to Share 6 years, 11 months ago

    Been too long since anyone posted here. This is three S24mm shots.

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    Jack MacD posted an update 6 years, 11 months ago

     
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    Jack MacD posted an update 6 years, 11 months ago

    The Pulitzer Art Museum in St. Louis has a Richard Serra: Torqued Spirals that allows the viewer to go inside the sculpture. There is not a perpendicular or uncurved surface. When looking up, the sky can look like the earth from space. This was shot with a 24mm S, on a S (007) processed in Silver Efx Pro.

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    Kirsten Vignes wrote a new post 6 years, 11 months ago

    For the last four years, the Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) which features a 1-inch CMOS sensor and fast 25-400mm built-in optical zoom, has been the go-to for both amateurs and professionals looking for a back-friendly […]

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      Leitzfan replied 1 year, 8 months ago

      Really excellent review/s, Kirsten–thank you! Especially appreciate your relevant comparisons & product-line history. You're definitely now my go-to for Leica product reviews.

      Please keep up the great work!

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      MiguelATF replied 8 months, 4 weeks ago

      I realize I am probably in the minority, but I prefer the rounded lines of the V-Lux Typ 114 to the harsher angles of the V-Lux V. It would be nice to be able to stop the lens of my 114 down to f/11, but apart from that minor gripe, I think the 114 comes closer to the ideal take-anywhere-all-in-one-and-capable-of-birding-too cameras I've ever used.

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    thomasdcruz started the topic Anybody add 28mm framelines to an M4? in the forum General Leica Discussion 6 years, 11 months ago

    Curious if any Leica repair shops offer a simple framelines mask upgrade to add native 28mm framelines. I don't have a problem using an external finder, but if it isn't that much money, if be interested.

    I'm sure it's been covered here on the sub before, but I'll ask in this post. People who have 28mm framelines and an external viewfinder, which…[Read more]

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    melvineris started the topic Will someone please explain to me why the new Leica M Monochrom in the forum General Leica Discussion 6 years, 11 months ago

    As someone who doesnt know a ton about photography it doesnt make sense to me. Dont get me wrong the sample shots that I have seen are awesome, but why are they only in black and white? Cant you achieve the same effect in Photoshop if desired?

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    Raven21 started the topic How to tell if a Leica M9 had the sesor replaced or not in the forum General Leica Discussion 6 years, 11 months ago

    So I am pretty sure that most of you here won't be interested in this mini guide because you probably already have a Leica. But for those in the process of buying an M9 or (i believe) M9-P, I've just been through the same process and I discovered two ways to check if the sensor was replaced or not, they should not exclude each other.

    I am writing…[Read more]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post 6 years, 12 months ago

    Today, Leica has released the first firmware update, version 1.1, for the recently introduced Leica Q2. The most significant change addresses a bug that prevented DNG files captured in continuous super speed from […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post 6 years, 12 months ago

    After the positive response for the M240 Summer Repair Special, which was launched a couple weeks ago, Leica USA Customer Care will now offer a Summer Repair Special II for Leica M9 generation cameras. Eligible […]

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    Goschi10 started the topic Leica T and Zeiss ZM Lenses in the forum Leica T (Typ 701) 6 years, 12 months ago

    Hello Everyone,

    I am new to the forum, but I recently purchased a used Leica T in good condition and a Zeiss 21mm f/4.5 ZM for wide angled shooting. I wanted to see if anybody had suggestions for other Zeiss ZM lenses that go well with the Leica T and would be good for different styles of shooting, while still being very versatile. Please let me…[Read more]

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    Tany started the topic Hello, someone has to sell an empty retail box of the leica x vario in the forum Leica X System 6 years, 12 months ago

    Hello, someone has to sell an empty retail box of the leica x vario, I bought mine but unfortunately it did not come with its box, if someone could help me with that please

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    Tany replied to the topic Leica X Vario (Typ 107) now official in the forum Leica X System 6 years, 12 months ago

    Hello, someone has to sell an empty retail box of the leica x vario, I bought mine but unfortunately it did not come with its box, if someone could help me with that please

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    Tany replied to the topic Leica X Vario review in the forum Leica X System 6 years, 12 months ago

    Hello, someone has to sell an empty retail box of the leica x vario, I bought mine but unfortunately it did not come with its box, if someone could help me with that please, thank you

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    mmoamcom started the topic FIFA 20: minimum and recommended requirements to play on PC in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years ago

    <p>FIFA 19 Account FIFA 20 will launch on September 21 for PS4 Xbox One PC and Nintendo Switch. The EA Sports football simulator will be renewed with game modes licenses and many more details. Know the minimum and recommended requirements of the computer version.<br />
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