David Farkas, Author at Red Dot Forum

Firmware Ver 1.3.4.0 for Leica M10 Released

February 14, 2017

Today, less than a month after release, Leica has issued a firmware update for the Leica M10.You can download the firmware here: Leica M10 Firmware 1.3.4.0.These aren't fixes for anything egregious. Rather,...

The Leica M10: A Discussion with Stefan Daniel and Jesko von Oeynhausen

David Farkas

February 1, 2017

While I was in Germany for the Celebration of Photography Event a.k.a The M10 Launch, I had a chance to sit down for a chat with Jesko von Oeyhausen, product manager for the Leica M10, and Stefan Daniel, Global...

A Celebration of Photography: The Leica M10 Launch Event in Wetzlar, Germany

David Farkas

January 19, 2017

Back in December I received an interesting invitation from Leica. My presence was requested at Leica’s corporate headquarters in Wetzlar, Germany to attend a Celebration of Photography, honoring legendary photo...

Live Coverage from the Leica “A Celebration of Photography” Event in Wetzlar

David Farkas

January 17, 2017

Keep it tuned to Red Dot Forum for full event coverage from Leica's headquarters at Leitz Park in Wetzlar, Germany. I arrived earlier today and am excited to attend tomorrow night's "A Celebration of Photograph...

Leica Announces Special Edition APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH in Red Anodized Finish

David Farkas

November 15, 2016

Leica has announced a special edition APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH in red anodized finish. Limited to just 100 pieces worldwide, the special edition lens will come with a unique gray leather lens case and will...

A look at the Leica Sofort Instant Camera

David Farkas

November 11, 2016

As I posted yesterday, Leica shipped the first batch of Sofort instant cameras here in the US. We were able to get our hands on one and do a quick unboxing video, which is embedded below. Be sure to make the vi...

Leica Sofort Instant Camera Starts Shipping in the USA

David Farkas

November 9, 2016

Leica has started shipping the Sofort Instant Camera to dealers here in the US. The camera will be hitting dealers' shelves tomorrow on Thursday, November 10. Right now, just the white Sofort will be available....

Leica Announces New TL Camera

David Farkas

November 8, 2016

Today, Leica announced the replacement for the T (Typ 701): the Leica TL.The new TL camera, which comes in at a price of $1,695, is almost identical to the original T launched two years ago. Same unibody ma...

A look at the New Leica Q (Typ 116) Titanium Gray

David Farkas

November 4, 2016

The new Leica Q (Typ 116) Titanium Gray has just started to ship in the US. We got our hands on one and took the opportunity to do a quick unboxing vide, comparing it to the standard Leica Q (Typ 116) in black....

Firmware Version 4.1.0.0 for Leica S (Typ 007) Released

David Farkas

November 3, 2016

Leica just released new firmware for the S (Typ 007). This firmware fixes a bug that affected Live View photo and Video mode in version 4.0.0.0. Download the latest firmware update in the Owner's Area of the Le...

Video: How to Update Firmware on the Leica Q (Typ 116)

David Farkas

November 2, 2016

We just posted a short how-to video walking through the firmware update process step-by-step for the Leica Q (Typ 116). This three minute video should hopefully answer some of the most common questions we get r...

Leica Offers Special Lease Program for Professional Photographers

David Farkas

October 21, 2016

Leica Professional has partnered with Marlin Equipment Finance to offer a special lease program for new Leica S-System and Leica SL-System purchases. The lease program features a 1.9% APR for 36 months, with a ...

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