News and Announcements

Leica Akademie Workshops in Miami Next Month

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...

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...

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 (December 19, 2011) – Leica Camera AG continues its co...

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 Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh. The new rounded des...

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...

Kodak Sells Image Sensor Solutions Division

Josh Lehrer

November 8, 2011

Kodak announced today that it has sold its Image Sensor Solution division (ISS) to Platinum Equity for an undisclosed amount. Hopefully, under Platinum's new ownership, ISS will continue to produce its excellen...

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 35mm Summarit-S. Just a few millimeters longer than t...

ACM Sells 44% Minority Stake in Leica Camera AG

David Farkas

October 19, 2011

Breaking news this morning: ACM Project Management has sold a 44% minority stake in Leica Camera AG. ACM previously owned approximately 98% of the shares of Leica Camera AG and has, on several occasions over th...

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...

Leica S2 meets the Leica APO-Telyt-Modular R 400mm f/4

David Farkas

September 12, 2011

We figured we'd take a Leica APO-Telyt-Modular R 400mm f/4 and modify it for use on the Leica S2. Yes, it works! Yes, it's sweet!Check back soon for the results of our in-depth testing and lots of sample images. We're going to have fun with this one.G...