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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Firmware v2.2.0 for M11, M11-P, M11-D, M11 Mono 6 months ago

    Today, Leica has released a firmware update for the M11 family of digital rangefinder cameras. The v2.2.0 update focuses mainly on adding functionality between the M11 platform and the Leica FOTOS app. The big […]

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      PhotoSchap replied 4 months ago

      Will downloading the current Leica firmware V2.2.0 update for the M11-P include also previous updates I may have neglected to download into my camera ?

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Firmware v3.0.0 for Q3 and Q3 43 6 months ago

    Today, Leica has released a major firmware update for the Q3 family. With the version 3.0.0 update, Leica has added some meaningful improvements, performance enhancements and bug fixes. The big item for video […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Adds SL3 Option to CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program 6 months ago

    Leica has updated the options for its CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program to include the recently introduced SL3 mirrorless camera along with a bundled M-Adapter-L. As we previously reported, corroded CCD […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica M11 and Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Introduced in Glossy Black Paint 6 months ago

    Today, Leica has announced it will be offering the M11 digital rangefinder and re-issue Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH in a stunning glossy black paint finish. Neither the camera nor the lens is a limited […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Firmware v2.1.3 for M11, M11-P, M11-D, M11 Mono 8 months ago

    Today, Leica has released a firmware update for the M11 family of digital rangefinder cameras. The v2.1.3 update doesn't introduce any new features or improvements. Rather, similar to the previous release, this […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Firmware v2.0.5 for Q3 and Q3 43 8 months ago

    Today, Leica has released a minor firmware update for the recently released Leica Q3 43. No new features, just a few bugfixes. As always, we recommend staying up to date on all firmware updates. Direct download […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Q3 43 – New Q3 with 43mm f/2 APO-Summicron ASPH lens 8 months ago

    Today, Leica has announced a new variation of its popular third-generation Leica Q all-in-one full-frame digital camera. The new Leica Q3 43 takes the same technical prowess and design of the standard Q3, but […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica M11-D: Cutting Edge Digital with Analog Feel 9 months ago

    Today, Leica has announced the Leica M11-D. Based on the latest M11-P digital rangefinder, the M11-D takes the analog aesthetic to a whole new level. With no LCD display and classic M styling, the camera could […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH & Leica Extender L 2.0x 9 months ago

    Today, Leica has announced a new zoom lens addition to the SL-System lens lineup. The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH, priced at $3,295, offers photographers a constant fast aperture telephoto zoom […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica SL3 Firmware v1.1.9 Fixes Image Overwriting Bug a year ago

    Today, Leica has released a critical firmware update for the SL3. This firmware update addresses a bug that Leica publicly acknowledged last week where images could be overwritten on the memory card following a […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica D-Lux 8 Compact Camera Officially Launched a year ago

    Today, Leica is officially launching its long-awaited D-Lux 8 compact digital camera, after teasing some basic information at the end of May. We now have the full rundown of all the details on the new compact […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Price Increase Coming July 1, 2024 a year ago

    Today, Leica has announced an upcoming price increase going into effect July 1, 2024. Impacting a wide range of products, the increases are not uniform across the board. The amount will vary on a per-product […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Firmware v2.1.1 for M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrom a year ago

    Today, Leica has released a firmware update for the M11 family of digital rangefinder cameras. The v2.1.1 update doesn't introduce any new features or improvements. Rather, this firmware addresses a few lingering […]

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      Empiricus replied a year ago

      2.1.1 solved a lot of crashes for me. However, user profiles are unusable if you want to use exposure compensation. Select a profile and use any method wheel menu etc to adjust exposure compensation and the camera will switch back to the default profile. What is the point of a user profile if one can’t use exposure compensation?

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica D-Lux 8 Compact Camera Announced a year ago

    Today, Leica has announced its long-awaited D-Lux 8 compact digital camera, with further details and the start of shipping scheduled for July 2, 2024. While we don't have yet have the full technical specs of the […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica SL3 Introduced with 60MP BSI Sensor, Tilting Screen, Hybrid AF, New UI a year ago

    Today, Leica has announced its highly anticipated third-generation Leica SL professional mirrorless digital camera. The new Leica SL3 stays true to the SL concept, while adding some welcome and innovative […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware v2.0.1 for Leica Q3 a year ago

    Today, Leica has released a firmware update for the recently released Leica Q3. Looks like Leica was able to make some meaningful processing optimizations under the hood, resulting in faster wired data transfer […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware 5.1.0 for Leica Q2 and Q2 Monochrom a year ago

    Today, Leica has released firmware updates for its popular Q2 and Q2 Monochrom full-frame fixed lens cameras. Firmware version 5.1.0 for the color Q2 and the black and white Q2 Monochrom share the same feature […]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Adds M11-P, M11M and Q3 Options to CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program 2 years 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 replied a year ago

      The Q3 isn't experiencing sensor corrosion. The upgrade program was created for owners of Leica M9-generation cameras. Those older CCD sensors, originally manufactured for Leica by Kodak, had a flaw in the sensor coverglass coating. With time, these sensors will pit and corrode. Since replacement sensors are no longer available, Leica created the upgrade program to create a path forward for those owners impacted by the issue.

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        bsallas replied a year ago

        Thank you, David.

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Firmware v2.0.2 for M11, M11-P, M11 Monochrom 2 years 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 years 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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