News and Announcements

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

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 the Leica M11-P Safari and the Leica Q3 43 as option...

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 high-performance Leica SL3-S mirrorless camera wit...

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...

Leica ZM 1 and ZM 2 Urban Green

David Farkas

May 28, 2025

Leica has announced the latest additions to its growing line of precision mechanical timepieces: the Leica ZM 1 Urban Green and Leica ZM 2 Urban Green. These new models bring a striking aesthetic update to the ZM series, pairing Leica’s signature minimalist d...

Leica Reduces Prices Following Tariff Rollback

David Farkas

May 19, 2025

Earlier this month, Leica raised prices in response to sharply increased U.S. tariffs on foreign-made goods. These tariffs directly impacted Leica's entire product line, leading to pricing adjustments. Most of...

Leica Adds Analog M Options to CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program

David Farkas

May 15, 2025

Leica has updated the options for its CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program to include the full lineup of analog M cameras, in addition to the latest digital cameras. Prices have also changed slightly to reflec...

Leica Firmware Update v3.1.1 for SL3 and SL3-S

David Farkas

May 9, 2025

Today, Leica has released firmware version 3.1.1 for the SL3 and SL3-S. This update introduces new C6K and C4K ProRes 422 HQ internal video recording for the SL3, expands autofocus functionality, and brings back joystick magnification. Additional improvements...