News and Announcements

Leica M-D (Typ 262) Firmware Version 1.0.0.4 Released

June 14, 2016

Today, Leica Camera has released its first firmware update for the recently released M-D (Typ 262) digital rangefinder camera. Firmware version 1.0.0.4 adds a power-saving mode that turns the camera off after 1...

Leica Releases New Image Shuttle v3.3 Software

David Farkas

June 3, 2016

Today, Leica has made their latest version of Image Shuttle software, version 3.3, available for download. The new version supports the following cameras:Leica S (Typ 007) Leica S (Typ 006) Leica S-...

Leica S-Adapter L for SL (Typ 601) Starts Shipping

David Farkas

June 2, 2016

Staying true to their promise to deliver the S-Adapter L by Q2 2016, Leica has announced that the long-awaited adapter will start shipping immediately. The S-Adapter L allows the use of the entire range of exceptional S Lenses, from 24 to 180mm. I can'...

Michael Reichmann, Founder of Luminous Landscape, Passes Away at 71

David Farkas

May 19, 2016

Yesterday, the photography world suffered a great loss. Micheal Reichmann, known best for founding the Luminous Landscape website 17 years ago, passed away after a year-long battle with cancer.Michael and I...

New LockCircle “Metal Jacket” Cinema Production Cage for Leica SL (Typ 601)

David Farkas

May 13, 2016

So, this press release came across my inbox this morning and I have to say, the Metal Jacket looks very, very cool for those looking to put the Leica SL (Typ 601) into service for professional video application...

Leica M-D (Typ 262) Starts Shipping in US

David Farkas

May 3, 2016

The first batch of Leica M-D (Typ 262) cameras are making their way to dealers in the US this week.The initial delivery, as is the case for most new Leica products, is extremely meager, with just a handful of cameras released into the wild. But, we are enc...

Leica Releases New Firmware for M Camera Lineup

Josh Lehrer

April 29, 2016

Today, Leica Camera has released new firmware for most of its current digital M lineup. The firmware fixes a number of bugs and improves operational stability of the M (Typ 240), M-P (Typ 240), M (Typ 262) and ...

Leica Announces M-D (Typ 262): Digital M with Analog Feel

Josh Lehrer

April 28, 2016

Today, Leica Camera has announced the Leica M-D (Typ 262), a full-frame digital M rangefinder camera with no rear LCD screen, live view, video or electronic viewfinder compatibility. The camera features similar...

Limited Edition ‘Oberwerth for Leica’ Camera Bag Set Announced

David Farkas

April 25, 2016

Today, Leica Camera has announced a collaboration with high-end German camera bag designer and manufacturer Oberwerth. The 'Oberwerth for Leica' set has been made exclusively for Leica and is limited to 800 pieces worldwide. Each set consists of a camera bag, ...

Leica Officially Ending 12% Exchange Rate Savings Program on May 10, 2016

Josh Lehrer

April 18, 2016

In 2015, Leica Camera USA announced a special pricing promotion to compensate for the weakness of the Euro versus the US Dollar, cutting retail pricing on nearly all photographic equipment by 12%. That promotio...

Leica SL (Typ 601) Firmware Version 2.0 Released – A look at what’s changed

Josh Lehrer

April 14, 2016

Today, Leica has released a major new firmware update for the SL (Typ 601): Version 2.0. This firmware incorporates a considerable number of new features, enhancements, stability improvements and bug fixes. Bef...

Leica S (Typ 007) Firmware Version 3.0.0.0 Released

David Farkas

April 6, 2016

Today, Leica has released a major firmware update for the latest S (Typ 007). This release adds in features that I have wanted since first testing the camera in Iceland last summer. Here's the full rundown of improvements:Lens update starts automatically w...