News and Announcements

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

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...

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 file...

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 EVF, LCD touch screen, and built-in WiFi. Made in G...

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...

Update on Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) DNG Files and Mac OS X Yosemite Photos App

David Farkas

May 22, 2015

Here's a little better news for Mac OS X Yosemite users who want to process their Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) DNG files in either Apple's new Photos app or in their existing Aperture library. Apparently, even t...

Leica Announces Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens

Josh Lehrer

May 22, 2015

Today, Leica Camera has announced the highly-anticipated Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens. First seen as part of the limited-edition Leica M Set Edition "Leica 100" announced one year ago at the opening of the new Leica factory and headquarters in Wetzlar...