David Farkas, Author at Red Dot Forum

Save up to $2,300 on SL-System with Leica Customer Appreciation Program

November 14, 2022

Today, Leica has introduced even bigger savings on SL bodies, bundles and prime lenses through their new Leica Customer Appreciation Program. Now through the end of the year, Leica is offering two instant savi...

Leica Firmware Update for M10 Generation Cameras

David Farkas

November 11, 2022

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Leica has issued new, updated firmware for the entire range of Leica M10-generation cameras, including the M10-R, M10-P, M10 Monochrom, M10, and M10-D. The firmware adds 6-bit code support and a lens correctio...

Leica SL2-S Reporter

David Farkas

October 20, 2022

Today, at the Celebration of Photography Gala in Wetzlar, Germany, Leica has announced the SL2-S Reporter special edition, limited to just 1000 pieces worldwide. Over the last year, Leica has released three Re...

Leica Relaunches Iconic M6 Analog Rangefinder with Modern Updates

David Farkas

October 20, 2022

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Today, Leica has reintroduced an updated version of its iconic M6 analog rangefinder. One of the most popular camera models ever produced by Leica, the M6 is a beloved classic. First launched in 1984 and remai...

Leica Adds Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Version 1 ‘Steel Rim’ to Classic Lineup

David Farkas

October 20, 2022

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Today, Leica has released a reissue of the vintage Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Version 1 seven element lens, first introduced in 1961. Commonly referred to as the 'Steel Rim' 35 Summilux, less than 1500 of the Mandl...

Leica Q2 “Dawn” by Seal – Special Edition

David Farkas

September 21, 2022

Today, Leica has announced the Leica Q2 "Dawn" by Seal, a new special edition camera designed by Grammy-award-winning singer/songwriter and photographer Seal. Limited to just 500 pieces worldwide, the set incl...

New Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH FLE II

David Farkas

September 15, 2022

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Today, Leica has announced a new version of the venerable 35mm Summilux-M f/1.4 ASPH FLE. Featuring the same excellent optical formula as the current 35mm FLE, the new lens offers a few notable updates. Perhap...

Leica SL2 / SL2-S Firmware Adds Perspective Control

David Farkas

September 1, 2022

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Today, Leica has released another round of firmware updates for the Leica SL System. Version 5.0 for the SL2 and version 4.0 for the SL2-S add exactly the same functionality to both cameras, but are model-spec...

Leica D-Lux 7 ‘A BATHING APE x STASH’ Special Edition

David Farkas

August 18, 2022

Today, Leica has announced a new limited edition camera, the Leica D-Lux 7 'A BATHING APE x STASH' Special Edition. The release is a collaboration between Leica Camera, Japanese streetwear and fashion brand "A...

Firmware v1.5.0.1 for Leica M11

David Farkas

August 5, 2022

Leica has released a minor firmware update for the M11 digital rangefinder camera. The update addresses a couple small bugs. As always, we recommend staying up to date on all firmware updates. Direct download ...

Save on SL Bodies, Bundles and Prime Lenses with Leica Family & Friends Offer

David Farkas

July 22, 2022

This week Leica rolled out their Leica Family & Friends Program. Running now through October 31, 2022, the program rewards current Leica owners, and their friends, with some nice discounts on SL-System cam...

Leica M-A “Titan” Limited Edition Set with APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH

David Farkas

June 9, 2022

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Today, Leica has announced a new special edition set. The Leica M-A "Titan" Set, limited to just 250 pieces worldwide, combines an all-mechanical M-A analog film camera and high-performing APO-Summicron-M 50mm...

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