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    Kirsten Vignes posted an update 11 years, 3 months ago

    A quick little video we put together at the store while unboxing the X-E. Stop by Leica Store Miami to see the new X-E and the X (Typ 113).
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    Kirsten Vignes wrote a new post, How to Update the Firmware on the Leica T 11 years, 3 months ago

    Today, Leica Camera has announced a new firmware update for the Leica T (Typ 701) at Photokina: Version 1.4. The firmware includes many user-requested changes such as the ability to lock the dials and set auto re […]

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      David Farkas replied 9 years, 11 months ago

      Don't worry. You can just update to the latest firmware without loading the interim versions.

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    Kirsten Vignes and Profile picture of Peter DoolingPeter Dooling are now friends 11 years, 3 months ago

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    Peter Dooling posted an update 11 years, 3 months ago

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      David Farkas replied 11 years, 3 months ago

      Nice shot, Peter!

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      Peter Dooling replied 11 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks David! Gotta love the C in macro mode.

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      Mark Gowin replied 11 years, 3 months ago

      Impressive photo Peter. I like it.

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      Peter Dooling replied 11 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks Mark. How are things with you?

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      Mark Gowin replied 11 years, 3 months ago

      All is well. Just need to get out shooting more.

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      Nice picture, Kirsten.

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    Kirsten Vignes replied to the topic Yellowstone Canyon in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 2 months ago

    The detail in this shot is amazing. Zoomed in, you can really appreciate all the elements in the photo: the vibrant aqua-blue stream, the orange and red patterning in the rock formations, the little green trees – and all so crisp and clear!

    I do think, however, some further post-processing could give this shot a little more pop. Perhaps some…[Read more]

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