Firmware v4.1 for Leica CL Released
Today, Leica has released minor firmware update v4.1 for the CL mirrorless camera. This update doesn't add any new features or functionality. The release notes simply state "bug fixes." Our guess is that these...
Leica M10-R Black Paint
Today, Leica has announced a limited run of the flagship M10-R digital rangefinder in its iconic black paint finish. The high-gloss black finish has been a favorite of Leicaphiles for decades, but since the in...
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH
Today, Leica has announced a new addition to the SL-System lens lineup. The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH, priced at just $2,795, offers photographers a slightly smaller, lighter and less expensive...
Leica SL2-S Firmware v2.0 Now Available
When Leica launched the SL2-S mirrorless camera in December of last year, they teased many notable improvements and features which would come via a firmware update. And today, Leica has delivered on that promi...
Firmware Update for Q2 and Q2 Monochrom Adds Pixel Mapping
Today, Leica has released new firmware for both the Q2 and Q2 Monochrom cameras. Firmware version 3.1 for the Q2 and version 1.1 for the Q2 Monochrom add automatic and manual pixel mapping capability. Typicall...
Leica Announces New Sport Optics 10-Year Passport Protection Plan and 30-Year Warranty
Leica has announced what they are calling a "Best-in-Class" Passport Warranty protection on all new Leica Sport Optics products. The new Leica Passport Protection Plan is completely free and includes a fully t...
Price Increases on Leica CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program
Along with the upcoming April 1, 2021 price increase, Leica has announced new pricing across the board for its CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program. Just as we reported last year, corroded M9 sensors can no lo...
Leica Price Increase Coming April 1, 2021
Today, Leica has announced an upcoming price increase going into effect April 1, 2021. While impacting nearly every current product, the increases are not uniform across the board. The amount will vary on a pe...
Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH
Today, Leica has announced a new addition to the M lens lineup, the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH. Offering uncompromising reference-class optical performance along with a new close focus functionality, ...
Leica Q2 ‘Daniel Craig x Greg Williams’
Today, Leica has announced a new limited special edition camera, the Leica Q2 'Daniel Craig x Greg Williams.' Based on the ever-popular Leica Q2 full frame compact camera, the camera features unique styling an...
B&W ISO Showdown 2021: Leica Q2 Monochrom / M10 Monochrom / Q2 / M10-R
Since publishing the my B&W ISO Showdown last year, a new Leica Monochrom contender has entered the ring. And it's not an M. The Q2 Monochrom is the first non-M camera to get the purely black and white tre...
New Firmware for Leica M10 and M240 Gen Cameras
Leica has issued new, updated firmware for the entire range of Leica M10 and M240-generation cameras. This includes the M10-R, M10-P, M10 Monochrom, M10, and M10-D from the current generation, as well as the M...