News and Announcements

Leica Releases Firmware Ver 1.6 for T (Typ 701)

December 6, 2016

Today, Leica has released new firmware for the T (Typ 701) camera. Firmware version 1.6 improves auto focus speed in continuous mode, supports the new TL app, allows for image stabilization to be used with SL l...

Leica Announces Special Edition APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH in Red Anodized Finish

David Farkas

November 15, 2016

Leica has announced a special edition APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH in red anodized finish. Limited to just 100 pieces worldwide, the special edition lens will come with a unique gray leather lens case and will...

Leica Sofort Instant Camera Starts Shipping in the USA

David Farkas

November 9, 2016

Leica has started shipping the Sofort Instant Camera to dealers here in the US. The camera will be hitting dealers' shelves tomorrow on Thursday, November 10. Right now, just the white Sofort will be available. Orange and mint should be coming in the next week...

Leica Announces New TL Camera

David Farkas

November 8, 2016

Today, Leica announced the replacement for the T (Typ 701): the Leica TL. The new TL camera, which comes in at a price of $1,695, is almost identical to the original T launched two years ago. Same unibody ma...

Firmware Version 4.1.0.0 for Leica S (Typ 007) Released

David Farkas

November 3, 2016

Leica just released new firmware for the S (Typ 007). This firmware fixes a bug that affected Live View photo and Video mode in version 4.0.0.0. Download the latest firmware update in the Owner's Area of the Le...

Leica Offers Special Lease Program for Professional Photographers

David Farkas

October 21, 2016

Leica Professional has partnered with Marlin Equipment Finance to offer a special lease program for new Leica S-System and Leica SL-System purchases. The lease program features a 1.9% APR for 36 months, with a $1 buyout. This means that unlike an auto lease, y...

Leica Announces Q (Typ 116) Titanium Gray

David Farkas

October 19, 2016

Today, Leica has announced a cool looking variation of the insanely popular Q (Typ 116): the Leica Q (Typ 116) Titanium Gray. It features the same successful combo of full-frame 24MP sensor, 28mm f/1.7 Summilux...

Leica Announces Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 – The Compact Classic Reborn

David Farkas

October 19, 2016

Today, Leica has announced the 28mm Summaron-M f/5.6 lens for the Leica M system. The lens is more than just a throwback to a classic design from the mid 1950s. It is a lens from the 1950s, at least optically, ...

Leica Announces M-P (Typ 240) ‘GRIP’ by Rolf Sachs Limited Edition Set with Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH

Kirsten Vignes

October 12, 2016

Today, Leica Camera is proud to announce the Leica M-P (Typ 240) ‘grip’ by Rolf Sachs Set which consists of a Leica M-P (Typ 240) with a rubber cladding with raised dot structures and a Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH with special engravings. Only 79 sets wil...

Leica Releases New Leather Goods Collection

Josh Lehrer

October 1, 2016

Leica Camera has released the new Leica Leather Goods Collection, featuring a range of handmade accessories all designed and produced in Germany. The collection features cases for pens, phones, notebooks and a ...

Leica M-System Promotions Extended

Josh Lehrer

September 27, 2016

Leica has extended two of its most recent M-System promotions until November 30, 2016. Previously, the promotions were set to expire on September 30, 2016, just days from now. The first promotion to be exten...

Leica Camera and Huawei Strengthen Technology Partnership

Josh Lehrer

September 23, 2016

Today, Leica Camera has announced the creation of a research and development facility in partnership with telecommunications brand Huawei to jointly expand and enhance their imaging technology. Previously, the two companies collaborated on the Huawei P9 and P9...