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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Releases New Firmware for SL and CL Cameras 3 weeks ago
Today, Leica has released new firmware updates for the Leica SL and Leica CL cameras. Primarily, the new software ensures compatibility with all current and future L-Mount lenses, both native Leica TL and SL, as […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Updates CCD Corrosion Upgrade Program with New M10-P & M10-D Options, Revised Pricing 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Leica has just updated the CCD Corrosion Upgrade Program once again, this time lowering prices, eliminating discontinued models, and adding additional camera options. The program started in 2015 as an alternative […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Announces M Monochrom (Typ 246) ‘Your Mark’ Edition with 35mm f/2 and Horween Leather 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Today, Leica has announced a new special edition camera, which was designed in collaboration with Leica Store San Francisco and Horween Leather Company. Just 80 sets will be produced for a price of $13,950 and […]
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 Shipping Soon 1 month, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 Shipping Soon Today, Leica has announced a shipping date and price for the highly anticipated APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. With initial deliveries slated for April, the lens will come with a price tag of $4,595.The […] View So, I posed the question of an APO tele extender to the lens designers when I was at the factory last summer. The answer was that they already have a 1.5x extender that doesn’t result in light loss or reduction in quality. “It’s called a Leica CL.” Actually makes sense. You still get 24MP and the equivalent of a 135-420mm while retaining the…[Read more]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Q2 Announced: 47 Megapixels + Weather Sealing 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Today, Leica Camera has announced the Leica Q2, the highly anticipated successor to the popular Leica Q (Typ 116). The new model keeps the same compact form factor and exceptional 28mm f/1.7 Summilux ASPH lens, […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica CL Review: The Perfect Travel Camera 1 month, 2 weeks ago
When the Leica CL was introduced a little over a year ago, the APS-C mirrorless camera joined an already full Leica roster, sharing many similarities with its siblings. Functionally equivalent to the then very […]
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This has to be one of the most, if not the most, comprehensive review I’ve read of any camera (not just a Leica camera). To say well done is an understatement. Thanks!
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 Shipping Soon 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Today, Leica has announced a shipping date and price for the highly anticipated APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. With initial deliveries slated for April, the lens will come with a price tag of $4,595.
The […]
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So, I posed the question of an APO tele extender to the lens designers when I was at the factory last summer. The answer was that they already have a 1.5x extender that doesn’t result in light loss or reduction in quality. “It’s called a Leica CL.” Actually makes sense. You still get 24MP and the equivalent of a 135-420mm while retaining the f/2.8-4 max aperture. Also, AF and OIS work perfectly on the CL. If Leica sold an L tele extender it would probably cost the same as an entire CL camera. So, you get an extender and a backup body that can take all the SL lenses. Not so crazy, right?
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Introduces Three Limited Production M Lenses 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Today, Leica has announced three new limited production M lens variants. The three lenses are all current offerings within the M lens lineup, but will be produced in limited quantities with unique finishes. In […]
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David Farkas commented on the post, What to Wear: The Definitive Clothing Guide for Landscape Photography 2 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, What to Wear: The Definitive Clothing Guide for Landscape Photography Weather is unpredictable. Some of the most striking photographs are often the result of miserable conditions and braving those conditions to be in the right place and at the right time. While everyone else seeks […] View I went with the Cerium LT jacket instead of the hoody because 1) I don’t like too many hoods at the same time and 2) I often wear the Cerium LT as a travel jacket around town – the non-hooded version looks a lot more urban and less technical. The Cerium SV hood is super warm, so if the weather is cold enough to warrant wearing the SV, odds are I…[Read more]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Price Increased on Leica CCD Sensor Replacement 4 months ago
At the end of 2014, Leica officially acknowledged the CCD sensor corrosion problem that started appearing on many M9, M9-P, M Monochrom and M-E camera bodies. The corrosion issue, identified by unusual spots on i […]
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David Farkas commented on the post, Photokina 2018: The Leica CL and Future of APS-C 4 months ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Photokina 2018: The Leica CL and Future of APS-C Leica officially announced the CL, Silver Anodized this week at Photokina. And while functionally identical to the original all-black CL, the silver does look quite nice and offer a little refresh to the camera. […] View The CL is in a different league from the X2 with regards to AF speed. Not even close.
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Adobe Lightroom Classic CC 8.1 and Camera Raw CC 11.1 Updates Now Support D-Lux 7, M10-D and M10-P 4 months, 1 week ago
Today, Adobe has released updates for Photoshop CC, Camera Raw CC and Lightroom Classic CC. Along with the usual bug fixes and incremental feature additions, the most notable change is the added support for new […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Launches CL ‘Street Kit’ with 23mm Lens, Grip, Strap and Extra Battery 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Today, Leica Camera USA has announced the Leica CL ‘Street Kit.’ Adding another bundled option to the lineup after the CL Starter Bundle with 18mm Elmarit-TL was introduced earlier this week, the CL ‘Street Kit’ […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Save $895 with Leica CL + 18mm Starter Bundle 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Today, Leica Camera USA has announced a new way to save on the popular Leica CL mirrorless camera. Priced at $3,195, the CL Starter Bundle includes a black Leica CL camera and 18mm Elmarit-TL f/2.8 ASPH lens. This […]
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You sold me David and Josh.
Got the kit in time for the new year.
Thanks,
Jack
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica Releases New Firmware for M10 & M10-P 4 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Releases New Firmware for M10 & M10-P Today, Leica has released new firmware versions for both the M10 and M10-P digital rangefinder cameras. The firmware specifically allows the cameras to function via WiFi with the new Leica FOTOS app, which is […] View Profiles should have saved to the SD card during this final step, before the update gets started.
Your suggestion is a good one, though. In the future, we will advise users to back up their user profiles to an SD card before proceeding with the update.
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica D-Lux 7 Compact Camera Released 4 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica D-Lux 7 Compact Camera Released Today, Leica has released the D-Lux 7, their next generation compact digital camera. Featuring the same solid, ergonomic body and fast 24-75mm (equiv) f/1.7-2.8 lens as the popular D-Lux (Typ 109), the D-Lux 7 ups […] View Adobe’s move to monthly license fees for Creative Cloud was the reason why Lightroom licenses are no longer included in any Leica camera. Previously, Adobe was supporting both CC subscriptions as well as paid-in-full standalone licenses. Leica was able to purchase these in bulk to provide with cameras. But, Adobe ceased supporting standalone…[Read more]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Photokina 2019 Cancelled | Next Show in 2020 4 months, 3 weeks ago
In somewhat surprising news, I received an email today that the Photokina Show to take place in May of 2019 has been cancelled. Photokina is the largest photography trade fair in the world, and has historically […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica D-Lux 7 Compact Camera Released 5 months ago
Today, Leica has released the D-Lux 7, their next generation compact digital camera. Featuring the same solid, ergonomic body and fast 24-75mm (equiv) f/1.7-2.8 lens as the popular D-Lux (Typ 109), the D-Lux 7 ups […]
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Adobe’s move to monthly license fees for Creative Cloud was the reason why Lightroom licenses are no longer included in any Leica camera. Previously, Adobe was supporting both CC subscriptions as well as paid-in-full standalone licenses. Leica was able to purchase these in bulk to provide with cameras. But, Adobe ceased supporting standalone editions, resulting in older versions like LR6 not supporting RAW files from the latest cameras. Unfortunately, Leica had no say in this move.
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David Farkas commented on the post, Photokina 2018: The Leica CL and Future of APS-C 5 months ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Photokina 2018: The Leica CL and Future of APS-C Leica officially announced the CL, Silver Anodized this week at Photokina. And while functionally identical to the original all-black CL, the silver does look quite nice and offer a little refresh to the camera. […] View Really, any of the TL lenses are good choices with regards to optical performance. The 18-56 definitely isn’t what I’d call heavy, but the 18mm and the 23mm are both more compact and lighter. Personally, I tend to favor the fixed focal length lenses. The 18 will give you the equivalent FOV of a 28mm, the 23 will act like a 35mm. So, I think it…[Read more]
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Are the Q’s thumbs up, hand grip and Arte di Mano half cases compatible with the Q2?
Very good introduction by David Farkas.
Thank you in advance for your answers.
RFG.