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Leica Breaks Ground on New Headquarters and Factory in Wetzlar

April 27, 2012

As we reported previously, Leica is progressing on their new 55 million Euro, 290,000 sq. ft. factory at Leitz-Park in Wetzlar, Germany. They received plan approval back in November and had estimated a c...

Leica Akademie Workshops in Miami Next Month

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February 15, 2012

Leica is doing a great job with the Leica Akademie North America program. I attended the M9 Weekend with Craig Semetko in December and had a fantastic time. This time around, Leica is offering two one-d...

How to Install a Focusing Screen in Your Leica S2

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February 13, 2012

As the new Leica S-Camera Microprism Screen begins to ship in the United States, and with the Leica S-Camera Screen with Grid currently available, we have created a handy instructional video that demonstrates...

Leica is changing the leatherette used on most M cameras

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February 3, 2012

Leica Camera just announced that they will be changing the Leica M camera leatherette cladding for several M cameras. The following M cameras will soon have a leatherette cladding as opposed to the previous v...

Using Pocket Wizards to Fire the Leica S2 Remotely

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January 6, 2012

A frequent companion when I am out shooting with the Leica S2 on a tripod is the Leica S-Camera Remote Release Cable. As with most electronic cable releases, this 24 inch (61 centimeters) long release allows ...

Leica S2 Firmware Update Version 1.0.2.0 Now Available

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December 19, 2011

Today, Leica has announced firmware update version 1.0.2.0 for the Leica S2. This update adds support for the new Leica Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH. Below is the official press release:Solms, Germany (Dec...

Leica D-Lux 5 Firmware Update Version 2.0

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December 16, 2011

Today, Leica has announced Firmware Update Version 2.0 for the D-Lux 5 camera:Solms, Germany (December 16, 2011) - Leica Camera AG announces the release of a new firmware update for the Leica D-Lux 5. U...

Leica M9 Firmware Update Version 1.176

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December 6, 2011

Today, Leica Camera introduced firmware version 1.176 for the Leica M9. This new firmware includes the following updates:1. Bug fixes:• Fix of a seldom-occurring error when initializing the SD-card....

Progress update on Leica's new headquarters and factory in Wetzlar

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December 1, 2011

Here's the latest news from Leica on the progress of the new corporate headquarters and factory to be built at Leitz Park in Wetzlar. I saw these same renderings last month when Dr. Kaufmann spoke at the LHSA...

Leica M9 Firmware Update Version 1.174

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November 9, 2011

Today, Leica Camera introduced firmware version 1.174 for the Leica M9. This new firmware includes the following updates:1. Bug fixes: Leica Camera has become aware of customers experiencing compatibi...

Leica Introduces Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH

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October 27, 2011

Today, Leica introduces the fifth S lens to the S-System, the Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH. With a 35mm equivalent of 24mm, this lens will offer an option for those looking for something a bit wider than the 35m...

Leica Announces Limited Edition D-Lux 5 Titanium Set

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October 18, 2011

This morning, Leica announced a Titanium Limited Edition Set of the extremely popular D-Lux 5. Besides the anodized titanium-look finish, a matching titanium-colored calf leather case is included. Initial d...

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