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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Save $1,500 on Leica SL2 Bundle Voucher Offer 3 weeks, 1 day ago

    Starting today and running until January 2024, Leica is offering a $1,500 voucher towards the purchase of a new SL2 Prime or Vario bundle. Combined with the nice bundle savings, this is an amazing deal for anyone […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware Updates for Leica SL System Cameras 3 weeks, 5 days ago

    Today, Leica has released firmware updates for the full range of Leica SL System cameras. The latest SL2 and SL2-S receive updates to version 5.2.0 and the previous generation SL (Typ 601) gets a bump to version […]

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      Josh Lehrer replied 3 weeks ago

      Steve, we have a number of episodes of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk dedicated to firmware updating, where we walk through the entire process start to finish. You can find all of those videos together here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLza15VbJJEkDrYVWxsIOcO52xCCBk8VCA&si=rxMJH9PAmFjAMHQA

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Adds SL2 Silver Edition Prime Lens Bundles 1 month, 2 weeks ago

    Today, Leica has announced two additional SL2 Silver Edition bundles, pairing the latest offering of the limited release SL2 in striking silver with either a 35 or 50mm Summicron-SL ASPH. These lightweight, fast […]

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      Damien_Lyon replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago

      A real sleek design, and very exclusive
      no price increase, a good value for weddings

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Firmware Master List 2 months ago

    Leica has done an outstanding job of consistently rolling out new firmware for its lineup of digital cameras. And the updates haven't been just for current production. Previously produced cameras have continued […]

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      MBU replied 2 months ago

      Very useful information! Thanks 🙏.

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      leica lover replied 2 months ago

      Thank You, it's very handy to have all the updates in 1 convenient location.

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, ASTRODESIGN and Samyang Optics Join L-Mount Alliance 2 months, 2 weeks ago

    Today, Leica is announcing the addition of two new members to the L-Mount Alliance. Professional cine and broadcasting technology company ASTRODESIGN from Japan and South Korean photo and cine lens manufacturer […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica SL2 Silver Edition 3 months, 1 week ago

    Today, Leica has announced a new special edition variant of the top-of-the-line SL2 professional mirrorless camera. Limited to just 1000 pieces worldwide, the SL2 Silver Edition features the same impressive specs […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Q3 Introduced with 60MP BSI Sensor, Tilting Screen, Wireless Charging, 8K Video 4 months ago

    Today, Leica has announced its highly anticipated third-generation Leica Q all-in-one full-frame digital camera. The new Leica Q3 stays true to the concept embodied in the popular Leica Q2, while adding some […]

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    David Farkas commented on the post, Leica M11 Monochrom Review: Pure B&W Performance 4 months, 1 week ago

    In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica M11 Monochrom Review: Pure B&W Performance When the original Leica M Monochrom was introduced back in May 2012, the world didn’t know it needed a purpose-built digital black and white camera. In fact, at the time, skeptics, cynics and armchair imaging e […] View

    Here, I'm just referring to the exposure slider in Lightroom. Each whole integer number represents one stop. So, if I'm pushing 3 stops that means that that exposure slider is set to +3.00. Hope that clarifies.

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    David Farkas commented on the post, Leica M11 Monochrom Review: Pure B&W Performance 4 months, 1 week ago

    In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica M11 Monochrom Review: Pure B&W Performance When the original Leica M Monochrom was introduced back in May 2012, the world didn’t know it needed a purpose-built digital black and white camera. In fact, at the time, skeptics, cynics and armchair imaging e […] View

    We talked about diffraction limits with the 60MP sensor on our Red Dot Forum Camera talk M11 Monochrom episode. Definitely best practice to avoid stopping down past f/5.6 for most shooting on the M11M. I found that stretching to f/8 for times I really needed the extra depth of field was still okay. But for sure, I would not recommend f/11-f/16, as…[Read more]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica M11 Monochrom Review: Pure B&W Performance 4 months, 2 weeks ago

    When the original Leica M Monochrom was introduced back in May 2012, the world didn’t know it needed a purpose-built digital black and white camera. In fact, at the time, skeptics, cynics and armchair imaging e […]

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      bvhleica replied 4 months, 1 week ago

      Great review as usual. I was a little disappointed that you didn’t cover diffraction limits at smaller apertures.

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        David Farkas replied 4 months, 1 week ago

        We talked about diffraction limits with the 60MP sensor on our Red Dot Forum Camera talk M11 Monochrom episode. Definitely best practice to avoid stopping down past f/5.6 for most shooting on the M11M. I found that stretching to f/8 for times I really needed the extra depth of field was still okay. But for sure, I would not recommend f/11-f/16, as there will be noticeable diffraction and softening of details.

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      David Farkas replied 4 months, 1 week ago

      Here, I'm just referring to the exposure slider in Lightroom. Each whole integer number represents one stop. So, if I'm pushing 3 stops that means that that exposure slider is set to +3.00. Hope that clarifies.

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware 5.0 for Leica Q2 and Q2 Monochrom 5 months, 1 week ago

    Today, Leica has released firmware updates for its popular Q2 and Q2 Monochrom full-frame fixed lens cameras. Firmware version 5.0 for the color Q2 and the black and white Q2 Monochrom share the same feature […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica M11 Monochrom Firmware v1.6.1 5 months, 2 weeks ago

    Today, Leica has released a firmware update for the M11 Monochrom digital rangefinder camera. The v1.6.1 update includes significant wireless connectivity updates for use with the FOTOS app, user interface […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica M11 Monochrom 5 months, 2 weeks ago

    Today, Leica has announced the highly anticipated M11 Monochrom. Now in its fourth generation, the purpose-built black and white digital camera from Leica is based off the exceptional M11 digital rangefinder […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, New Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH II 5 months, 2 weeks ago

    Today, along with the M11 Monochrom, Leica has announced a new version of the legendary Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. Featuring the same groundbreaking optical formula as the current 50mm Summilux, the new […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Q2 | Disney “100 Years of Wonder” 6 months ago

    Today, Leica is releasing a new limited edition based on the ever-popular Leica Q2 digital camera. In its first special edition collaboration with Disney, the Leica Q2 | Disney “100 Years of Wonder” commemorates […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 and Leica Extender L 1.4x 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    Today, Leica has introduced a super-telephoto zoom lens for the SL-System, along with a matched 1.4x teleconverter. The new Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 offers the longest focal length and the widest […]

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      sackim replied 5 months ago

      La causa más común de los accidentes de peatones es la conducción negligente. Los conductores a menudo hacen un lapsus de buen juicio y se permiten distraer mientras están en la carretera. El uso del teléfono móvil, la conducción en estado de embriaguez, el incumplimiento de las leyes de tránsito y otros comportamientos imprudentes, conducen a accidentes de peatones desastrosos.

      Abogados de accidentes peatonales en Phoenix

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica SL2 and SL2-S Firmware v5.1 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    Today, Leica has released a firmware update for both the SL2 and SL2-S. Previously, there has been a disparity in the version numbers between the two cameras. This time around, Leica has standardized the version […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica M11 Firmware v1.6.1 Fixes Freezing Issue 6 months, 4 weeks ago

    Today, Leica has released a new firmware update for the M11 digital rangefinder. Where the last firmware introduced new features, version 1.6.1 focuses solely on a few bug fixes. Notably, this firmware is […]

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      photog_6 replied 6 months, 4 weeks ago

      I downloaded the update file from the link in the email I received from Leica. Drug the file onto a freshly formatted SD card, inserted the card in the camera and performed the update. The update took about 3-4 minutes. Side note: before the update started it asked if I wanted to save my profiles to the card. I selected YES. After the update the profiles were restored.

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      DonBosco57 replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago

      I have just upgraded from my M (Typ 240) to a brand new M11 and immediately installed the latest firmware 1.6.1
      Sadly, I still had two occasions today, where the M11 froze. I have not yet been able to make out any particular camera settings that might lead to the bug. I suspect it is to do with the live view.

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica D-Lux 7 007 Edition 7 months ago

    Today, Leica has announced a new special edition based on the popular D-Lux 7 compact digital camera. The Leica D-Lux 7 007 Edition is the second collaboration between Leica and the James Bond film franchise […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Latest Update to CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program Adds M11, SL2-S and Q2 Monochrom Options 7 months, 1 week ago

    Leica has announced new pricing and camera options for its CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program. As we previously reported, corroded CCD sensors can no longer be replaced, but M9 owners can still take advantage […]

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      Kim replied 7 months, 1 week ago

      Do you know if there is the same exchange program in Europe?

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