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David Farkas wrote a new post, New LockCircle “Metal Jacket” Cinema Production Cage for Leica SL (Typ 601) 8 years, 4 months ago
So, this press release came across my inbox this morning and I have to say, the Metal Jacket looks very, very cool for those looking to put the Leica SL (Typ 601) into service for professional video applications. […]
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Luis Castañeda posted an update 8 years, 4 months ago
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Kirsten Vignes wrote a new post, Next Local Meetup: Print Swap, May 14, 2016 8 years, 4 months ago
Photographs are meant for paper, not screens. To photograph literally means to “write with light”.
Join us at 2:00pm on Saturday, May 14th, 2016 for our first ever Red Dot Miami Print Swap. We’ll be meeti […] -
David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica M-D (Typ 262) Starts Shipping in US 8 years, 4 months ago
The first batch of Leica M-D (Typ 262) cameras are making their way to dealers in the US this week.
The initial delivery, as is the case for most new Leica products, is extremely meager, with just a hand […]
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Luis Castañeda posted an update 8 years, 4 months ago
The Everglades. Florida. USA -
Luis Castañeda posted an update 8 years, 4 months ago
“Potatoes” -
Luis Castañeda posted an update 8 years, 4 months ago
At Wynwood Art District. Miami. Florida. USA -
Luis Castañeda posted an update 8 years, 4 months ago
Wynwood Building. Miami. Florida. USA -
Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Releases New Firmware for M Camera Lineup 8 years, 4 months ago
Today, Leica Camera has released new firmware for most of its current digital M lineup. The firmware fixes a number of bugs and improves operational stability of the M (Typ 240), M-P (Typ 240), M (Typ 262) and M […]
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Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Announces M-D (Typ 262): Digital M with Analog Feel 8 years, 4 months ago
Today, Leica Camera has announced the Leica M-D (Typ 262), a full-frame digital M rangefinder camera with no rear LCD screen, live view, video or electronic viewfinder compatibility. The camera features similar […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Limited Edition ‘Oberwerth for Leica' Camera Bag Set Announced 8 years, 5 months ago
Today, Leica Camera has announced a collaboration with high-end German camera bag designer and manufacturer Oberwerth. The ‘Oberwerth for Leica' set has been made exclusively for Leica and is limited to 800 […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, How to Set Up Tethered Shooting Between the Leica S (Typ 007) and Capture One Pro 8 years, 5 months ago
While Adobe Lightroom, which comes bundled with the camera, does support direct tethering, I've had some Leica S photographers inquire how they can set up a straightforward and solid tethered workflow into […]
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For the S (Typ 006), you will have to use Image Shuttle 2.2, but the procedure remains the same.
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I am in a Windows 10 environment. Can I tether in a Windows environment?
(I am a big fan of C1 and I hope I can make use of it with my 007).
Thanks,
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Fred,
Unfortunately, there is no Image Shuttle 3 for Windows 10 just yet. I'm hoping to see this soon, as I work in both OS X and Windows environments.
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You can't set White Balance to the default DNG profile, but you can create a preset. Alternatively, what I was doing in my testing was to manually set a gray card white balance in the camera before shooting the tethered session. I find this technique works well, and have used it for LR as well going back to the S2.
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Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Officially Ending 12% Exchange Rate Savings Program on May 10, 2016 8 years, 5 months ago
In 2015, Leica Camera USA announced a special pricing promotion to compensate for the weakness of the Euro versus the US Dollar, cutting retail pricing on nearly all photographic equipment by 12%. That pr […]
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Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica SL (Typ 601) Firmware Version 2.0 Released – A look at what's changed 8 years, 5 months ago
Today, Leica has released a major new firmware update for the SL (Typ 601): Version 2.0. This firmware incorporates a considerable number of new features, enhancements, stability improvements and bug fixes. Before […]
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I have never been so happy with a firmware update before. 🙂 thanks for breaking down the updates! greatly appreciated since exploring the updates last night on the camera where very DIY.
Thanks Josh!!
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There might be some inherent hardware-based per-pixel noise reduction in the imaging pipeline, but a DNG wouldn't have software NR applied to it like a high ISO JPG shot in-camera would. You'd still have to apply NR in post processing, just as before when a DNG+JPG was captured. The JPG used for preview would have NR; the DNG wouldn't.
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Kirsten Vignes wrote a new post, Leica X-U (Typ 113) Review: Waterproof. Dustproof. Shockproof. A camera for all my adventures. 8 years, 5 months ago
Leica has been setting benchmarks in photography for over 100 years. From the Ur-Leica, the first successful 35mm film camera, to the M8, the first mainstream digital rangefinder, to the Leica S2, the first medium […]
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A nice useful report.
I had previously wondered at the flash placement worried that so close to the lens it would flash back on any suspended particles in the water. But you explained the plus of the flash not being shadowed by the lens itself.I had not realized this was the only UW camera without a case that shoots RAW. I have a friend John who loves Leica, diving and fishing and this will do it for him.
Jack
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Excellent article. Just one small correction to the opening para: first digital RF was Epson RD1, not the M8
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I haven't done underwater yet since someone else is going to do that with my camera – soon they say. But I have done quite a lot of shooting on land, and the X-U reminds me very much of the X1 that I had, with many improvements, not the least of which is the f1.7 lens.
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 Lens Review: Telephoto Titan for the SL (Typ 601) 8 years, 5 months ago
Developing an entirely new lens lineup is no easy task. For the recently released SL, Leica focused their initial efforts on quickly launching high quality zooms for the system, in an attempt to cover the largest […]
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I enjoyed your review as usual. The lens looks like a stellar performer.
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Great review David! Seems like a lens worth having.
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Hi David
I hope you're well.
Great report as usual – I had the lens for a week, but I didn't have time to really do it justice.
Hope to get my hands on one again soon.best
Jono -
Correct, there are no strap lugs on the lens itself. I had no issues carrying from just the camera strap. The lens points downwards which doesn't exert the same kind of lateral torque on the lens mount that mounting it to a tripod from the body would. In that case, use the tripod foot to remove the stress on the mount.
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I don't know what the stock situation in Hong Kong is like these days. Here in the US, the 90-280 is still in short supply relative to demand.
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica S (Typ 007) Firmware Version 3.0.0.0 Released 8 years, 5 months ago
Today, Leica has released a major firmware update for the latest S (Typ 007). This release adds in features that I have wanted since first testing the camera in Iceland last summer. Here's the full rundown of […]
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Mark, unfortunately, the distance scale is only available in meters, even on v3.0.0.0. I made a request/suggestion during my initial testing for the scale to be in feet as well.
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David,
Thanks for the walk through.
An easy update. Surprised they jumped from calling it a 2.xxx all the way to 3.0.0.0..0000
I expect 3.00.001 to convert meters into feet. And what other suggestions did you make that they may include on 3.00.002?I like that it will update my old lenses “automatically” so I will be good to go as soon as the S 350mm is announced.
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Thorough and concise!
Thanks, David!
Albert
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Kirsten Vignes wrote a new post, Five Countries, One Camera: Travels with the Leica Q 8 years, 6 months ago
It happened by accident really. A few years ago, a couple girlfriends and I started talking about getting together. Life had taken us in different directions and we were living in opposite corners of the […]
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Excellent post, I very much enjoyed reading this article! I have a Q and love it. I agree with you about it being an great travel camera. I read that you were using some filters with it. I've not tried to use any filters with mine yet, which ones did you have a chance to try out on the trip?
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Thanks Scott! I brought a 6-stop B+W ND filter. I knew I'd be in touristy places with lots of people, so I used it to achieve longer shutter speeds and blur out crowds. Worked well!
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Thanks Angie! Can't wait til our next trip!
Also, if anyone wants to read more about our trip, check out Angie's blog:
http://www.littlebirdaroundtheworld.com/blog/page/4/-
An excellent travelogue!
Superb pictures!
My wife loves her Leica Q as well.
Albert
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A bit late to the party, but I’ve recently ordered a Q and am now trawling through old posts to see what others think of it and see some beautiful images. This is a Great post with some beautiful photos. Can’t wait to get out there with mine.
Cheers,
Jon.
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Launches APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 Telephoto Zoom 8 years, 6 months ago
Today, Leica Camera has officially launched the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens in the USA. Priced at $6,395, the lens is expected to ship in April. This will be the second SL-system lens r […]
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What would be a compact elegant leica-like camera if only for the fact that the only thing made for the front of it are metal munching monster lenses. They promised a 50mm normal i think…. thats the lens which should have come out. Whats needed is a pancake 40mm. Hold the blueberries… make is short stack..
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I'm sure there will plenty of primes to come, starting with the 50 f/1.4 Summilux-SL coming later this year. In order to cover the widest range of focal lengths, the two zooms were launched first.
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Yes, the 90-280 SL has a very nicely designed rotating, detachable tripod collar. There is a knob to lock the rotation and a knob with safety release for the tripod food.
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The collar is part of the lens. The foot is removable.
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Specially Priced Leica T (Typ 701) Promotional Bundles with 18-56mm Lens and EVF Announced 8 years, 6 months ago
Today, Leica has announced special promotional pricing on two Leica T Camera System sets. The sets each come with a Leica T (Typ 701) in your choice either black or silver, a Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH […]
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Thank you for catching the typo!