David Farkas, Author at Red Dot Forum

Leica SL3-S Firmware v2.1.0 Enables Content Credentials

January 16, 2025

Along with the SL3-S announcement today, Leica has released a firmware update for the new camera. The v2.0.1 update enables the Leica Content Credentials feature on the SL3-S using the built-in hardware encryp...

Leica SL3-S – 24MP BSI Sensor, 6K Open Gate, Advanced AF, Handheld 96MP Mutlishot, Content Credentials

David Farkas

January 16, 2025

Today, Leica has announced the SL3-S professional mirrorless camera. This new member of the SL family doesn't replace the existing SL3. Rather, the SL3-S complements it, offering enhanced video capabilities, s...

In Loving Memory of Constantine Manos (1934–2025)

David Farkas

January 9, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Constantine Manos, a brilliant photographer, dear friend, and an extraordinary soul. To those who knew him, he was not just a master of his craft but a warm,...

Leica SL2 and SL2-S Firmware v6.1.0

David Farkas

December 12, 2024

Today, Leica has released a firmware update for both the SL2 and SL2-S. Be aware that there are two different firmware files, one for each model. The firmware files are camera-specific and are not interchangea...

Leica SL3 Firmware Update v2.0.1

David Farkas

December 12, 2024

Today, Leica has released a major firmware update for the SL3. This firmware update introduces new features and a sweeping amount of notable improvements, both in features and performance. The UI has been furt...

Leica Firmware v2.2.0 for M11, M11-P, M11-D, M11 Mono

David Farkas

December 12, 2024

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...

Leica Firmware v3.0.0 for Q3 and Q3 43

David Farkas

December 12, 2024

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 ...

Leica Adds SL3 Option to CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program

David Farkas

December 5, 2024

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 sen...

Leica M11 and Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Introduced in Glossy Black Paint

David Farkas

November 21, 2024

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 ed...

Leica Firmware v2.1.3 for M11, M11-P, M11-D, M11 Mono

David Farkas

October 10, 2024

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, thi...

Leica Firmware v2.0.5 for Q3 and Q3 43

David Farkas

September 27, 2024

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 downloa...

Leica Q3 43 – New Q3 with 43mm f/2 APO-Summicron ASPH lens

David Farkas

September 26, 2024

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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