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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Adds M11-P, M11M and Q3 Options to CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program 5 days, 21 hours ago
Leica has announced new three camera options for its CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program. As we previously reported, corroded CCD sensors can no longer be replaced since the sensors are out of production, but […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Firmware v2.0.2 for M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrom 6 days, 7 hours ago
Today, Leica has released a firmware update for the M11 family of digital rangefinder cameras. The v2.0.2 update includes an option to toggle the behavior of the shutter during lens changes, along with a bunch of […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Black Friday Deals on Leica SL2 and SL2-S 2 weeks ago
Today, Leica is kicking off their Black Friday deal on the SL2 and SL2-S. From Monday, November 20th through Tuesday, November 28th, purchase any Leica SL2 or SL2-S Body or Camera/Lens Bundle and receive a free […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Firmware v2.0.1 for M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrom 1 month, 1 week ago
Today, Leica has released a major firmware update for the M11 family of digital rangefinder cameras. The v2.0.1 update includes Leica Content Credentials functionality for the M11-P, new Extended Dynamic Range […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, New Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH III 1 month, 1 week ago
Today, Leica has announced a new version of the venerable 28mm Summicron-M f/2 ASPH. Featuring the same excellent optical formula as the current 28mm Summicron, with 9 elements arranged in 6 groups, the new lens […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica M11-P Introduced 1 month, 1 week ago
Today, Leica has introduced a new addition to the M11 family. Apart from the more obvious “P-styling” cosmetic differences, the Leica M11-P offers a few key functional upgrades as well. Based on the incredible […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24 f/2.8 ASPH 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Today, Leica has announced a new zoom lens addition to the SL-System lens lineup. The Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f/2.8 ASPH, priced at just $2,495, offers photographers a smaller, lighter, less […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Today, Leica has launched the long-awaited Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH super-wide-angle, fast prime lens. Joining the existing five APO-Summicron lenses ranging from 28 to 90mm, the new super wide angle […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Sofort 2: Hybrid Instant Camera 2 months ago
Today, Leica has announced the Sofort 2, a hybrid instant compact camera. Combining digital capture and analog output, the Leica Sofort 2 offers the fun and spontaneous aesthetic of the original Sofort introduced […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware 1.3 for Leica Q3 2 months ago
Today, Leica has released a firmware update for the recently released Leica Q3. The firmware enhances the wireless connection to the Leica FOTOS app, improves on the Face and Body Detection AF mode algorithm, […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Save $1,500 on Leica SL2 Bundle Voucher Offer 3 months 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 months 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 […]
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 3 months, 3 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 […]
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 4 months, 2 weeks 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 […]
Very useful information! Thanks 🙏.
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 4 months, 3 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 5 months, 3 weeks 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 6 months, 1 week 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 6 months, 2 weeks 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 6 months, 2 weeks 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 6 months, 3 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 […]
Great review as usual. I was a little disappointed that you didn’t cover diffraction limits at smaller apertures.
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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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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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Mine freezes a lot. By the time it comes back the moment is lost