News and Announcements

Leica Q (Typ 116) Firmware Version 2.0 – A Look at What’s New

July 26, 2016

Today, Leica has released a major new firmware update for the Leica Q (Typ 116): Version 2.0. This firmware incorporates a host of new features and improvements, many of which are based on direct requests from ...

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

David Farkas

July 20, 2016

Leica Camera has rolled out its R lens adapter for the SL-System, the R-Adapter L. The adapter has been in the "coming soon" column since the SL launch this past October, so it's nice to see an official release...

Leica Announces APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH in Silver Anodized Finish

Josh Lehrer

July 19, 2016

Today, Leica Camera has released the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH, silver anodized finish. First introduced in black finish only in 2012, the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH was designed with the demands of digital sensors in mind and thus delivers outsta...

Leica Announces M (Typ 262) Promo Bundle with 50mm f/2.4, Flash and Case for $5,995

David Farkas

June 29, 2016

A couple of weeks ago, Leica created a Digital M Trade-Up program, but excluded the recently introduced M (Typ 262) which disappointed some would-be purchasers. That changes today, with Leica Camera USA launch...

Leica USA Offers M Camera Trade-Up Promo with $750 Rebate

David Farkas

June 17, 2016

In commemoration of 10 years of digital M photography, Leica Camera USA has announced a trade up program towards the purchase of a new M body, featuring a $750 mail-in rebate. To take advantage of the program, ...

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

Josh Lehrer

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 10 minutes without use or any buttons being touched...

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...

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 met seven years ago while we were both in German...

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 ...

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...