News and Announcements

Progress update on Leica's new headquarters and factory in Wetzlar

December 1, 2011

Here's the latest news from Leica on the progress of the new corporate headquarters and factory to be built at Leitz Park in Wetzlar. I saw these same renderings last month when Dr. Kaufmann spoke at the LHSA...

Leica M9 Firmware Update Version 1.174

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November 9, 2011

Today, Leica Camera introduced firmware version 1.174 for the Leica M9. This new firmware includes the following updates:1. Bug fixes: Leica Camera has become aware of customers experiencing compatibi...

Kodak Sells Image Sensor Solutions Division

Josh Lehrer

November 8, 2011

Kodak announced today that it has sold its Image Sensor Solution division (ISS) to Platinum Equity for an undisclosed amount. Hopefully, under Platinum's new ownership, ISS will continue to produce its excellent sensors, which are used in both the Leica M9 and...

Leica Introduces Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH

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October 27, 2011

Today, Leica introduces the fifth S lens to the S-System, the Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH. With a 35mm equivalent of 24mm, this lens will offer an option for those looking for something a bit wider than the 35m...

ACM Sells 44% Minority Stake in Leica Camera AG

David Farkas

October 19, 2011

Breaking news this morning: ACM Project Management has sold a 44% minority stake in Leica Camera AG. ACM previously owned approximately 98% of the shares of Leica Camera AG and has, on several occasions over th...

Leica Announces Limited Edition D-Lux 5 Titanium Set

Leica Store

October 18, 2011

This morning, Leica announced a Titanium Limited Edition Set of the extremely popular D-Lux 5. Besides the anodized titanium-look finish, a matching titanium-colored calf leather case is included. Initial delivery will begin within the next two weeks. Dale...

Leica S2 meets the Leica APO-Telyt-Modular R 400mm f/4

David Farkas

September 12, 2011

We figured we'd take a Leica APO-Telyt-Modular R 400mm f/4 and modify it for use on the Leica S2. Yes, it works! Yes, it's sweet!Check back soon for the results of our in-depth testing and lots of sample im...

Leica M9 Upgrade Program

Leica Store

August 2, 2011

Today, Leica is announcing their new M9 Upgrade Program. Similar to the upgrade program for the M8 when the M8.2 was released, current M9 owners will be able to add features only found on the new M9-P, like a...

Leica S2 Firmware Update Version 1.0.1.8 Now Available

Leica Store

July 28, 2011

Today, Leica has released another firmware update for the S2. Continuing their trend of responding to user feedback, this update is not a bug fix, but in fact adds several new features. Below is the official press release:Solms, Germany (July 28, 201...

Leica S-Adapters for third-party lenses now official

Leica Store

July 18, 2011

As we reported last week, Leica is preparing to ship adapters to mount third-party lenses on the Leica S2.Here are the details of the press release:Leica Camera is pleased to introduce more accessor...

Leica S2 alternative lens adapters coming soon

Leica Store

July 13, 2011

As was announced at Photokina 2010, Leica has been developing alternative lens adapters for the S2. These will allow a an S2 user to mount any Hasselblad CF or FE, Pentax 67 or (manual focus) Mamiya 645 lens ...

New Leica video showing how lenses are made

Leica Store

July 11, 2011

Here's a cool video showing how Leica makes lenses, and a few interesting facts about production. I've toured the Leica factory in Solms five times now, but I am no less amazed at how much time and care goes into each and every lens produced there.If ...