News and Announcements

Firmware Version 1.43 for Leica T (Typ 701) Now Available

October 29, 2015

Leica has released a new version of firmware for the T (Typ 701). This update focuses on two areas. The first is speed. The new firmware promises to deliver much faster autofocus with T lenses, displays live vi...

Leica USA Extends Limited Time Savings Program

Josh Lehrer

October 27, 2015

Leica Camera USA has announced that the Exchange Rate Savings Program, which has lowered the prices of nearly all Leica photographic products* has been extended until November 30, 2015. The full details of the ...

Leica Announces SL (Typ 601) Full Frame Mirrorless Camera

Josh Lehrer

October 20, 2015

Today, Leica Camera has released a groundbreaking new product: the Leica SL (Typ 601) mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. With a full frame, 24 megapixel self-cleaning CMOS sensor, the SL (Typ 601) is packed with advanced features such as a 4.4 megapixel e...

Join us for a photo adventure in New England and try out the new Leica S (Typ 007)

David Farkas

August 26, 2015

In early October, Josh Lehrer and I are heading to New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont to lead a series of Fall Foliage workshops with Leica Store Miami. With the new Leica S (Typ 007) starting to ship, we are hap...

Leica S (Typ 007) Starts Shipping with Lower Price of $16,900

David Farkas

August 25, 2015

Seems the wait was worth it. While Leica may have just barely made their Summer 2015 delivery estimate, they have given S users cause for celebration. The new S (Typ 007) was originally priced at $25,400 when i...

New Thumbs Up sets available for Leica M-P (Typ 240) Safari

David Farkas

August 21, 2015

If you're one of the lucky 1500 people to have nabbed a Leica M-P (Typ 240) Safari Set but have wished that you could have a matching Thumbs Up and soft release for your safari green picture making machine, the wait is over. Match Technical has issued color-co...

New Titanium Thumbs Up Models Released for Leica M/M-P (Typ 240)

Josh Lehrer

August 11, 2015

Match Technical Services, the manufacturer behind the extremely popular Thumbs Up line of camera accessories, has released a unique new model that fits the Leica M (Typ 240), M-P (Typ 240), and M Monochrom (Typ...

Leica Releases Screen Protector Sets for M and T Cameras

Josh Lehrer

July 27, 2015

Following up to their recently released Leica Q Screen Protector, this month Leica has released similar screen protectors for the Leica M (Typ 240) and the Leica T (Typ 701). The official statement, from Leica:...

Leica USA Extends Limited Time Savings Program

Josh Lehrer

July 14, 2015

Today, Leica Camera USA has announced that the Exchange Rate Savings Program, which has lowered the prices of nearly all Leica photographic products* has been extended until August 31, 2015. The full details of the program can be seen with our original announc...

Leica Releases Firmware Version 2.0.2.5 for M/M-P (Typ 240)

Josh Lehrer

July 8, 2015

Today, Leica Camera has announced a new firmware version for the Leica M and M-P (Typ 240) cameras: firmware version 2.0.2.5. The new firmware adds a major (and incredibly useful) new feature that gives users o...

New Leica S (Typ 006) / S-E (Typ 006) and 70mm Lens Promotional Bundles Announced

David Farkas

July 2, 2015

With the new Leica S (Typ 007) on the horizon, Leica has introduced two new promotional bundles in order to clear existing stock. When combined, this is a fantastic opportunity to get a brand new S 006 or S-E ...

Leica Announces Permanent Fix for CCD Sensor Corrosion on M9/M9-P/MM/M-E Models

David Farkas

June 30, 2015

Well, this is certainly good news. Following through on exactly what they said they would do, Leica has announced a more permanent fix for the CCD sensor corrosion issue that affects M9, M9-P, M Monochrom and M-E cameras. They have been diligently workin...