Leica M9 Firmware Update Version 1.174
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
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 excellen...
Leica Introduces Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH
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 35mm Summarit-S. Just a few millimeters longer than t...
ACM Sells 44% Minority Stake in Leica Camera AG
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
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 d...
Leica S2 meets the Leica APO-Telyt-Modular R 400mm f/4
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 images. We're going to have fun with this one.G...
Leica M9 Upgrade Program
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
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 off...
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Leica S-Adapters for third-party lenses now official
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 accessories for the Leica S-System – the Leica S-Adapters ...
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Leica S2 alternative lens adapters coming soon
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
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 g...
Leica M8 Firmware Update Version 2.014
Today, Leica released firmware version 2.014 for the M8 and M8.2. This update is mostly to add support for the new Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH that was announced yesterday. There is also mention of some process optimization but we are not sure what ex...