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David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware v1.1 Released for Leica Q2 6 years, 2 months ago
Today, Leica has released the first firmware update, version 1.1, for the recently introduced Leica Q2. The most significant change addresses a bug that prevented DNG files captured in continuous super speed from […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Offers M9 Summer Repair Special II 6 years, 2 months ago
After the positive response for the M240 Summer Repair Special, which was launched a couple weeks ago, Leica USA Customer Care will now offer a Summer Repair Special II for Leica M9 generation cameras. Eligible […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware v3.1 for Leica CL Released 6 years, 3 months ago
Today, Leica has released firmware version 3.1 for the Leica CL. This update adds some nice features and customization options, including manual focus enhancements like focus peaking sensitivity and moveable […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Breakfast with Dr. Andreas Kaufmann 6 years, 3 months ago
Staying in the same hotel as the Chairman of the Board of Leica during Photokina has its benefits. After the Leica joint press event prior to the show opening, I was sitting in my hotel lobby and chatting on the […]
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Fascinating interview, questions and answers, thank you David. Did I read correctly that an electronic viewfinder M is a consideration? I couldn't agree more that 24mp and 37mp are sufficient for most applications. quality pixels and lenses from Leica continue to amaze me when looking at images from the S2 and M240.
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David, delightful that you held this one back for nine months and it reads as fresh as if you had breakfast with him yesterday. Sounds like there is a lot of life still in the S system. Oh, and nicely done with the photographs of the good Doctor. Did he share the shots he got of you?
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This was a good read. Lots of between the lines nuggets of info. For instance, I believe I had read some time ago that Leica’s lens designer felt his lenses were good for up to 200MP sensors. Dr. K. seems to indicate half or a little less than half.
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Wonderful interview and photographs, David. I think Dr. Kaufmann's greatest gift is his instinct for what is best for Leica. It seems his instinct is calibrated by his willingness to listen to what Leica users want (i.e., the development of the M10 without video). All that makes for a great brand.
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Offers M (Typ 240) Summer Repair Special 6 years, 3 months ago
For a limited time, Leica USA Customer Care is offering a Summer Repair Special for Leica M (Typ 240), M-P (Typ 240) and M Monochrom (Typ 246) cameras. Regularly priced at $500, they are now offering a full CLA […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Updates FOTOS Smartphone App to v 1.3 6 years, 3 months ago
Today, Leica Camera has
issued a new software update for the Leica FOTOS smartphone app on iOS and
Android. The version 1.3 update brings with it new functionality and changes:Location logging for Leica […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Announces V-Lux 5 Superzoom Camera 6 years, 3 months ago
Today, Leica has announced the V-Lux 5, the successor to the extremely popular V-Lux (Typ 114). With many of the same specifications that made the previous V-Lux such a hit, the V-Lux 5 sports a redesigned body, […]
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The V-Lux 5 zoom range is still 25-400mm (equiv). There is no 25-600mm version announced or available.
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Ernst Leitz Museum Officially Opens with New Exhibit 6 years, 3 months ago
When we attended the Leitzpark 3 Opening last summer, the Ernst Leitz Museum was still being built out. The temporary exhibit Augen Auf! Eyes Wide Open was on display while a more permanent exhibition was […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Discontinuing M a la Carte Program 6 years, 4 months ago
Leica is officially discontinuing the Leica M a la Carte program tomorrow, June 7, 2019. Orders placed today or tomorrow will still be fulfilled, but these will be the last. Currently, the program allows for […]
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David Farkas commented on the post, Essential Filters for Landscape Photography 6 years, 4 months ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Essential Filters for Landscape Photography As a landscape photographer, I’m always looking for an edge. Light is fleeting, and those elusive magical moments that we venture untold distances for often last for just an instant. In my experience, the best d […]
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A 10-stop (3.0) is a bit strong in most cases, but highly useful in others. I'd recommend a 6-stop (1.8) as a good, general use solid ND.
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica CL Review: The Perfect Travel Camera 6 years, 4 months ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica CL Review: The Perfect Travel Camera 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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Thanks Ken.
I shoot exclusively in DNG (RAW) format, then process in Adobe Lightroom Classic CC. I created a default CL preset and apply it to all CL images upon import. So, I generally never see OOC rendering. With the preset applied, I usually don't need to do much further editing – just tweaks to exposure, WB, highlights and shadows. The CL…[Read more]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica M Monochrom “Drifter” by Kravitz Design 6 years, 5 months ago
Today, Leica has released a new special edition camera, the Leica M Monochrom “Drifter.” This is the second collaboration between Leica Camera and musician, photographer, and recording artist Lenny Kravitz. The […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Announces CL ‘100 Jahre Bauhaus' Edition 6 years, 5 months ago
Today, Leica has announced a new special edition camera set commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus school of art and design in Germany. The Leica CL ‘Jahre 100 Bauhaus' Edition […]
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica CL Review: The Perfect Travel Camera 6 years, 5 months ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica CL Review: The Perfect Travel Camera 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 […] View
Yes. I used single field AF for all my shots.
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica SL Trade-In Program & New Bundles Announced 6 years, 5 months ago
Today, Leica Camera has announced three new ways to save on the Leica SL professional mirrorless camera. Between a great new trade-in program and two bundles, you can save up to $3,720. Read on for […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Releases New Firmware for SL and CL Cameras 6 years, 6 months 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 6 years, 7 months 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‘s profile was updated 6 years, 7 months ago
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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 6 years, 7 months 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 6 years, 7 months 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 […]
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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…[Read more]
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Thanks for the reminder on how to update. I needed it.