David Farkas, Author at Red Dot Forum

Leica M EV1 Officially Starts Shipping in the US

November 24, 2025

Leica’s first electronic viewfinder M camera, the new M EV1, has officially begun shipping to customers in the United States, marking the start of the camera's long-awaited rollout. Following the recent reopen...

Leica Q3 Monochrom Introduced

David Farkas

November 20, 2025

Today, Leica has announced the Leica Q3 Monochrom, the latest addition to its digital black and white lineup. The new camera replaces the already outstanding Q2 Monochrom and incorporates the generational impr...

Understanding the Leica M11 Lineup

David Farkas

November 9, 2025

For more than 70 years, the Leica M has reigned as what many consider the most iconic camera of all time. From the first M3 to the M11-P, an M is instantly recognizable, its familiar form firmly entrenched in ...

Leica SL3 Reporter

David Farkas

November 6, 2025

Today, Leica has announced the SL3 Reporter, a rugged new addition to the SL System designed for professional use under the toughest conditions... or for those who simply appreciate a beautifully subdued olive...

Leica Firmware Update v2.6.0 for M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrom, M11-D and M EV1

David Farkas

October 23, 2025

Today, Leica has released a new firmware update for the entire M11 family of digital rangefinders. Firmware version 2.6.0 is now available for the Leica M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrom, M11-D, and the just-announced...

Leica M EV1 – The First M Camera with a Built-In Electronic Viewfinder

David Farkas

October 23, 2025

Today, Leica has unveiled a brand-new addition to the M lineup, the Leica M EV1. Marking the first time an M camera has featured an integrated electronic viewfinder, rather than an optical rangefinder, the M E...

Leica Adds M11-P Safari and Q3 43 Options to CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program

David Farkas

October 3, 2025

Leica Camera has once again updated the CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program, which allows owners of affected M9-generation cameras to trade in toward select new Leica models. The latest revision introduces th...

Leica Reintroduces the Leicavit M

David Farkas

August 21, 2025

Today, Leica has announced the return of a beloved classic accessory for analog M cameras. Designed for fast and discreet shooting, the Leicavit M allows photographers to quickly advance film and cock the shut...

Leica Releases Firmware Update v2.5.1 for M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrom, and M11-D

David Farkas

July 30, 2025

Today, Leica has released a new firmware update for the entire M11 family of digital rangefinders. Firmware version 2.5.1 is now available for the Leica M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrom, and M11-D, bringing enhanced ...

Save Up to $1,400 With New Leica SL3-S Prime and Vario Kits

David Farkas

July 24, 2025

Today, Leica has announced four new SL3-S kit options, expanding on the SL3-S Vario Kit with the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70mm f/2.8 ASPH that launched earlier this summer. These new configurations pair the latest ...

Leica Introduces MONOPAN 50 Super-Panchromatic B&W Film

David Farkas

June 18, 2025

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Leica I and its pioneering role in establishing the 35mm format, Leica Camera is releasing its first-ever branded 35mm film. Leica MONOPAN 50 is an ultra-fine-grain,...

Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70mm f/2.8 ASPH Compact Zoom Added to the SL Lineup

David Farkas

June 12, 2025

Today, Leica has just released the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70mm f/2.8 ASPH, a compact, constant-aperture zoom designed to offer a lighter, more accessible option in the SL lens lineup. With a versatile 28–70mm foc...

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