David Farkas

David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware Update for Q2 and Q2 Monochrom Adds Pixel Mapping 4 years ago

Today, Leica has released new firmware for both the Q2 and Q2 Monochrom cameras. Firmware version 3.1 for the Q2 and version 1.1 for the Q2 Monochrom add automatic and manual pixel mapping capability. Typically […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Announces New Sport Optics 10-Year Passport Protection Plan and 30-Year Warranty 4 years ago

Leica has announced what they are calling a “Best-in-Class” Passport Warranty protection on all new Leica Sport Optics products. The new Leica Passport Protection Plan is completely free and includes a fully […]

David Farkas replied 2 years, 5 months ago

You could get your rangefinder calibrated by Leica Customer Care in New Jersey, or DAG Camera in Wisconsin.

David Farkas wrote a new post, Price Increases on Leica CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program 4 years, 1 month ago

Along with the upcoming April 1, 2021 price increase, Leica has announced new pricing across the board for its CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program. Just as we reported last year, corroded M9 sensors can no […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Price Increase Coming April 1, 2021 4 years, 1 month ago

Today, Leica has announced an upcoming price increase going into effect April 1, 2021. While impacting nearly every current product, the increases are not uniform across the board. The amount will vary on a […]

AllanC replied 3 years, 11 months ago

Glad I got my Q2 when I did!

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH 4 years, 2 months ago

Today, Leica has announced a new addition to the M lens lineup, the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH. Offering uncompromising reference-class optical performance along with a new close focus functionality, the […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Q2 ‘Daniel Craig x Greg Williams' 4 years, 2 months ago

Today, Leica has announced a new limited special edition camera, the Leica Q2 ‘Daniel Craig x Greg Williams.' Based on the ever-popular Leica Q2 full frame compact camera, the camera features unique styling and […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, B&W ISO Showdown 2021: Leica Q2 Monochrom / M10 Monochrom / Q2 / M10-R 4 years, 2 months ago

Since publishing the my B&W ISO Showdown last year, a new Leica Monochrom contender has entered the ring. And it's not an M. The Q2 Monochrom is the first non-M camera to get the purely black and white treatment […]

gshough replied 4 years, 2 months ago

David, you really out did yourself on this interesting and exhaustive study. Congrats
wodavidturner replied 4 years, 2 months ago

Great test David. Thank you for doing such an exhaustive study!
jeffrypittman replied 4 years, 2 months ago

Thank you David for another terrific monochrom test. While I am still likely to purchase the M10-M to pair with my M10-P, the Q2 Monochrom is very compelling too!
Likaleica replied 4 years, 2 months ago

Thanks, David. Great job as usual!
SusanFleck replied 3 years, 3 months ago

Excellent job as usual. Your reviews are exhaustive and check all the boxes. Thank you for providing these tests.

David Farkas wrote a new post, New Firmware for Leica M10 and M240 Gen Cameras 4 years, 2 months ago

Leica has issued new, updated firmware for the entire range of Leica M10 and M240-generation cameras. This includes the M10-R, M10-P, M10 Monochrom, M10, and M10-D from the current generation, as well as the M […]

Epddenoia replied 4 years, 2 months ago

I viewed the video on downloading firmware updates (M 10) and it looked easy….. BUT I get this message

There is no application set to open the document “M10-P-3.21.3.50-Customer(1).FW”.

I searched the App Store …. found Leica Acquire but it was of no help.

Please help me
Manny DeNoia
rdenoia@me.com
3/2/2021
- David Farkas replied 4 years, 2 months ago
  
  Do not try to open the firmware file on your computer by double-clicking. Just drag and drop it onto your SD card.
David Farkas replied 3 years, 11 months ago

The ASC Edition has special firmware that includes the cine looks. There is no update for it at this time.

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH 4 years, 2 months ago

Today, Leica has announced the latest addition to the Leica APO-Summicron-SL lineup, the APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH. Joining the existing four lenses ranging from 35 to 90mm, the new 28mm is the first of the […]

Mistral75 replied 4 years, 2 months ago

There is a mistake in the diagrams provided by Leica. Beginning from the sensor side there are:

– a single element, a doublet and a single element, for a total of 13 elements, as specified in the text, in the lens cut

– a single element and two doublets for a total of 14 elements in the technical drawing.
- David Farkas replied 4 years, 2 months ago
  
  Interesting catch!

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Perspective Control for M10-R, M10-P and M10M 4 years, 3 months ago

Leica has released a new computational imaging feature for its M10-R, M10-P and M10 Monochrom digital rangefinder cameras. Leica Perspective Control (LPC) helps to straighten horizons and correct keystoning when […]

Jack MacD replied 4 years, 2 months ago

I have had success with M10P files in LR but not M10M raw files. Any suggestions?
The l-camera forum predicts Adobe will correct this error with their next update in March.
Jack
David Farkas replied 4 years, 2 months ago

Depending on your import settings, you may need to go into the Upright control in the Transform palette and click on Guided. This will activate the guides stored in the DNG metadata.

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH – An Icon Returns 4 years, 3 months ago

Today, Leica has announced the reissue of the legendary first-generation Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens. The first ultra-fast aperture lens from Leica to bear the designation ‘Noctilux' was introduced in 1966 […]

nelmur replied 4 years, 3 months ago

The original Noctilux f/1.2 is not a lens I've seen a lot of modern reviews of — either on YouTube or written up articles. If the optical character and charm of the original has been preserved when wide open, I am curious how this lens departs from the older one when stopped down, in order to achieve the performance Leica is claiming it delivers on today's digital sensors (coatings, modern assembly tolerances?).

Also, for anyone who's worked with both, I am curious how the character of the lens differs from the Summilux-M ASPH (which I own and love). From these samples, it appears that the out of focus areas take on somewhat of a chaotic energy, rather than the creamy, smoothness of the Summilux.

Would love to hear more about this and the original as samples become available for testing!
paveldufek replied 4 years, 3 months ago

The photos in the sample gallery look very good. It does not look technically or unbelievably modern. I feel very good about that lens.

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica M10-P ‘Reporter' 4 years, 3 months ago

Today, Leica has announced the M10-P ‘Reporter' digital rangefinder. Limited to just 450 pieces worldwide, this special edition of the outstanding Leica M10-P features a rugged, scratch-resistant green finish and […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica SL2-S Announced 4 years, 4 months ago

Today, Leica has announced the Leica SL2-S professional mirrorless camera. This new member of the SL family doesn't replace the existing SL2. Rather, the SL2-S complements it, offering enhanced video […]

engers replied 4 years, 4 months ago

But does it also have the same power problem as the SL2? The inability to shoot 4K or high-speed stills below 75% power is disappointing.

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