News and Announcements

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

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...

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 packe...

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 happy to report that we will have the new camera and ...

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...

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 246): the EP-10S Titanium.The Thumbs Up EP-10...