Recently, Leica issued a firmware update for the Leica M9 digital rangefinder camera. Known as Version 1.138, the new firmware enhances automatic white balance in artificial light coming from energy-efficient and conventional incandescent light bulbs. It also improves compatibility for SDHC memory cards. In addition to this, Version 1.138 resolves problems with ...
Leica has come forth today to announce that a new firmware update is available for their M8 and M8.2 rangefinders. Don't expect to find any killer features coming this time as the only major improvement Leica lists with the firmware update is its ability to fix the camera's 'Shutter Fault' which commonly occurs during the ...
Recently, Leica launched a new firmware update for the M8 and M8.2 rangefinder cameras and it's called Version 2.005. The update was created to fix a glitch known as "Shutter fault". This problem began to occur when the M8 cameras were used in C-Mode (Continuous) shooting or capturing images in S-Mode (Single). ...
If you're a passionate fan of Leica, then you probably know that cameras of this brand are usually pretty expensive. But fear not, another company has come along to offer you a much more affordable alternative to the Leica brand. Known as Likea, this interesting business entity actually created a digital imaging device ...
Recently, CrunchGear reviewed the Leica V-LUX 20 and they found that this new camera offers little in terms of great features to justify its expensive price, which is $699. With this Leica camera, you can expect to find a twelve mega-pixel sensor, 12x wide angle optical zoom and a built-in GPS that allows you ...
Tomorrow, on July 1st, Leica intends to donate €0.50 to charity for the Association for International Cancer Research (AICR) for every supporter who follows Leica's Twitter account. A charity project for international cancer research was actually started by Leica-supporting photographers who met on the independent International Leica User Forum. Residing at the center ...
Today, we'll take a look at a new digital camera called the Leica X1. It has 12.2 mega-pixels, a 24mm f/2.8 lens, a 2.7 inch LCD screen and an APS-C sized, 23.6x15.8mm CMOS sensor with a 3:2 aspect ratio. This camera is equipped with a full set of advanced controls ranging from manual ...
Rayqual, a premiere Japanese manufacturer, has announced that a few new adapters for the Sony NEX-3 and NEX-5 are now available to purchase. These adapters will allow Sony's cameras to be used with Nikon, Canon, Pentax and Leica lenses. There's no word on when they will be released in the US but we do know that ...
If you've ever wanted the chance to use a Leica M9, then you will be able to use it for at least four hours in New York. You'll have to attend the New York Photo Festivial, and enter the Leica Photo Scavenger Hunt. Customers will be able to borrow a Leica M9 for ...
Leica has just let us know that they have a new lens available for their S2 DSLR called the Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5 ASPH. This lens features a 28mm equivalent field of view and will be available this month for for £3,780 GBP ($5,500). According to DPReview, this lens although priced rather high is perfect for a plethora ...
