Leica Fixes TL2 EVF Issue with Firmware 1.1
Leica has just released updated firmware for the newly launched TL2. After the first batch of cameras shipped a couple weeks ago, some early users reported their cameras being rendered inoperable. Lei...
Leica Updates CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Pricing for SL (Typ 601)
In light of the recent price reduction on the Leica SL (Typ 601), Leica USA has just issued an update for the CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade program. After the adjustment, upgrading to an SL from a CCD-based M ca...
Leica TL2 Mirrorless Camera Introduced
Leica has just announced its newest camera, the TL2. When Leica launched the original T (Typ 701) just over three years ago (you can read my review here), it’s machined unibody aluminum design and minimalist to...
Why did Leica drop the price on the SL body?
With such a large price reduction for the Leica SL (Typ 601) mirrorless pro body, many are questioning Leica's motives. An act of desperation to move inventory? A new model around the corner? Is the SL system d...
Video: How to Update Firmware on the Leica M10
We just posted a short how-to video walking through the firmware update process step-by-step for the Leica M10. This four minute video should hopefully answer some of the most common questions we get related to...
Leica M Monochrom ‘Jim Marshall’ Set Unboxing
As we recently reported, the newly released Leica M Monochrom 'Jim Marshall' Set has just started shipping. We were able to briefly get our hands on one of the first ones, thanks to its very generous owner, and...
Leica Offers New Upgrade Options for CCD Sensor Corrosion with Q and SL Choices
As we previously reported in early 2015, Leica began offering special upgrade pricing to owners of CCD-based M cameras who experience sensor corrosion. While some users have opted to just get their sensors repl...
Leica Announces “Jim Marshall Set” Limited Edition M Monochrom
Today, Leica has announced a new special edition camera set. The Leica M Monochrom "Jim Marshall Set" honors the legendary rock and roll photographer with a unique full brass M Monchrom (Typ 246) and vintage-lo...
NAB Show 2017 – New Leica Cine Lenses: Thalia, 15mm Summicron, +0.5 MacroLux and M 0.8
During NAB Show 2017, I had a nice chat with Seth Emmons, the Global Marketing Manager for CW Sonderoptic. CW designs and builds the incredible Leica Cine lenses and they had quite a few new items on the roster...
NAB 2017 – Checking out the New Sound Devices MixPre-3 and MixPre-6
If you read my pre-NAB announcement of Sound Devices new MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 mixer/recorder/USB interfaces, you'll know how much I was looking forward to checking them out in person in Las Vegas. Starting at ...
Leica Prices Going up on May 1st
On May 1st, prices on a bunch of Leica products are going up. For the most part, the increases aren't major, and don't impact all products across the board. The entire SL System is unchanged. S lenses remain th...
Sound Devices Announces New MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 Audio Recorder/Mixers
Today, Sound Devices announced a new line of audio recorder/mixers, the MixPre. The MixPre is aimed squarely at videographers, YouTubers and podcasters, with features and sound quality that will still appeal to...