News and Announcements

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

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 ...

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 M Monochrom (Typ 246). Among the numerous impro...

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 pie...

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 promotion officially ends on May 10, 2016 with new pricing...

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 i...

Leica Launches APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 Telephoto Zoom

David Farkas

March 16, 2016

Today, Leica Camera has officially launched the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens in the USA. Priced at $6,395, the lens is expected to ship in April. This will be the second SL-system lens released, following the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm ...

Specially Priced Leica T (Typ 701) Promotional Bundles with 18-56mm Lens and EVF Announced

David Farkas

March 4, 2016

Today, Leica has announced special promotional pricing on two Leica T Camera System sets. The sets each come with a Leica T (Typ 701) in your choice either black or silver, a Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 AS...

Newly Revised 35mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH Lenses Start Shipping in US

David Farkas

February 29, 2016

The newly revised, and recently announced, 35mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH lenses are starting to ship in the US, in both black and silver. The 35mm Cron has always been a solid go-to lens for the M shooter. And now,...

Leica and Huawei Announce Technology Partnership for Smartphone Photography

David Farkas

February 25, 2016

Well, this one is interesting. It seems that Leica is looking to join in on the smartphone camera party. More pictures are taken every year by smartphones than any other camera category. Zeiss has been involved in the area for some time now, designing lenses f...