News and Announcements

Leica Announces X-U (typ 113) Waterproof/Shockproof Adventure Camera

January 20, 2016

Today, Leica has announced a new addition to the X System: The X-U (Typ 113).This is Leica's first go at an underwater and shockproof adventure camera, and it looks to be quite the first effort. Based off o...

Leica Announces Redesign of Three M Lenses:
28mm f/2, 28mm f/2.8 and 35mm f/2

David Farkas

January 14, 2016

Today, Leica has announced the redesign of three M lenses: Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH, Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH and Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH. The new designs bring these standard reportage lenses up to date wi...

Leica Releases Universal Strap Lug for T (Typ 701) & New Strap

Josh Lehrer

January 8, 2016

Today, Leica camera has released the Leica Universal Strap Lug Leica T which allows users to attach a wide variety of wrist and neck straps to the T (Typ 701). In addition, Leica has also released the Leica Neck, Strap, Leather, Stone Grey to match their exist...

Leica Q (Typ 116) Firmware Version 1.1 Released

Josh Lehrer

December 22, 2015

Today, Leica Camera has released firmware version 1.1 for the Q (Typ 116) camera. This is the first firmware update available for the Q, and has a few minor bug fixes along with optimizing image quality. Leica ...

Leica SL (Typ 601) Firmware Version 1.2 Released

Josh Lehrer

December 14, 2015

Today, Leica has released firmware version 1.2 for the Leica SL (Typ 601) which has a few significant improvements. Most notable is the ability to use the AE/AF lock button (the joystick button to the right of ...

Leica S (Typ 007) Firmware Version 2.0.0.1 Released

Josh Lehrer

November 19, 2015

Today, Leica Camera has released a major new firmware update for the Leica S (Typ 007) medium format digital camera, version 2.0.0.1. Included in this update:Improved auto focus performance especially in poorly lit environments Improved white balance (b...

New Leica M (Typ 262) Delivers the Essential Digital Rangefinder Experience

Josh Lehrer

November 19, 2015

Today, Leica Camera has announced the new M (Typ 262), a streamlined version of the M (Typ 240) with no live view or video, lighter weight care of a new aluminum top plate, a quieter shutter, and a simpler menu...

Adobe Lightroom 6 and CC 2015 updated to support Leica SL (Typ 601) DNG files

David Farkas

November 18, 2015

In the latest updates from Adobe, Lightroom CC 2015.3 and 6.3 for those on standalone versions, official support for Leica SL (Typ 601) DNG files has been added. Photoshop Camera Raw 9.3 is also available for ...

Leica Announces D-LUX (Typ 109) Solid Gray

Josh Lehrer

November 10, 2015

Today, Leica Camera has introduced a new version of it's popular D-LUX (Typ 109) camera, in a solid gray finish. The camera's technical specifications are identical to the black D-LUX (Typ 109) which means it features a 12.8 megapixel 4/3-inch sensor with 4k v...

Leica Announces New “0.95 Collection” Products

Josh Lehrer

November 10, 2015

Today, Leica Camera has announced a new sub-brand: 0.95, with a collection of new products and boutique items. The first batch of new 0.95 Collection items includes three unique pens, a key ring pendant and a l...

New Leica TL Lenses Announced

David Farkas

October 30, 2015

At the SL Launch event in Wetzlar last week, many wondered why Leica showed a graphic promoting the use of 6 T/TL lenses when only four currently exist. While nothing was officially announced at the time, I saw...

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

David Farkas

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 view with less delay, and improves touchscreen respo...