News and Announcements

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

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...

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...

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 of the SF 26 flash precise control over the output ...

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...

Apple Issues OS X Yosemite Update to Fix Photos App Issues with Leica M246 DNG Files

David Farkas

June 29, 2015

Apple delivered a fix to their Photos App in the latest OS X Yosemite 10.10.4 Update. This addresses the problem of the Photos App or Aperture crashing when trying to import Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) DNG files. From Apple's own release notes: Addresses an i...

Leica USA Extends Limited Time Savings Program

Josh Lehrer

June 17, 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 July 31, 2015. The full details of t...

Leica Announces the Leica Q (Typ 116) Full-Frame Digital Camera

Josh Lehrer

June 10, 2015

Today, Leica Camera has announced the new Leica Q (Typ 116). The Leica Q is a full-frame, 24 megapixel digital camera with a fixed, 28mm f/1.7 lens, ultra-fast auto focus with a macro setting, high-resolution E...

Thumbs Up EP-60 Titanium for Leica M Edition 60 Released

Josh Lehrer

June 3, 2015

Match Technical Services has released a unique new item: the Thumbs Up EP-60 Titanium. Designed specifically for the Leica M Edition 60 camera, the EP-60 is made from solid titanium and is media blasted to give it a unique, textured finish. It features a rubbe...