Leica has announced the M9-P, a variant of its 18MP full-frame M9 rangefinder camera. The P version gains the sapphire crystal LCD glass previously seen on the Leica M8.2 but now featuring improved anti-reflective coatings for improved visibility in difficult lighting conditions. In order to give an understated appearance, the M9-P omits the traditional Leica red dot and M9 designation from the front of the camera, instead the Leica name is engaved in the metal top-plate in the company’s traditional script.
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Leica launches M9-P professionally targeted rangefinder
10
Jul
Leica posts firmware update for M8 rangefinder
03
Jul
Leica has released a firmware update for its M8 rangefinder camera. Version 2.014 adds support to the recently released Super-Elmar-M 21 mm f/3.4 ASPH. wide-angle lens amongst other improvements. The firmware is available for immediate download from the company’s website.
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Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 sample gallery
21
Jun
Just Posted: Our samples gallery from the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 ASPH. We’ve had the chance to borrow a production example of this fast 50mm-equivalent lens and have prepared a samples gallery to show some of what it can do. We’ve also shot a couple of comparisons against the popular Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH to see how the two lenses compare when used wide open, and give some idea of what the slightly longer focal length and wider aperture mean in terms of background defocus and subject isolation.
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Leica releases firmware update for S2
19
Dec
Leica has released a function-enhancing firmware update for its S2 medium format DSLR. Version 1.0.0.24 adds lossless DNG compression, boosts burst rate to 1.5 frames per second and increases maximum exposure time to 125 seconds. The update also adds more options for AF/AE button, extends compatibility to 64GB UDMA cards and brings in improvements to the AF performance and preview histogram. Registered users can download the latest firmware via the Owner’s Area on Leica’s website.
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10 September, 2010 – The Leica M8 and Infra-Red Photography
30
Oct
If you were paying attention a few years ago (and maybe even if you weren’t) it was hard to not have heard about the Leica M8’s excessive infra-red sensitivity. Owners were provided with free IR blocking filters by Leica, and that was about that – with the subsequent Leica M9 pretty much relegating the issue to a historical footnote.
But there are some people who enjoy actually doing infra-red photography, and one of them is Harold M. Merklinger, a scientist, author and a regular contributor to this site. His newest tutorial, The Leica M8 and Infra-Red Photography is now online.
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"Awesome video presentation.
I have learnt so much more after looking through this on the weekend. The tip about pushing blacks and fill light in the Basic Module was worth the price alone. My images of a recent trip to the Australian Outback are popping and punching with delight!
Thanks Michael and Jeff – I really appreciate you taking the considerable time to share your in-depth knowledge and insights."
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The Luminous Landscape – What’s New
28 June, 2010 – Leica S2, First Impressions
25
Aug
The Leica S2 has been out for many months, and there have been a number of reviews (including my own First Impressions report from Germany last September).
Now my associate, Mark Dubovoy, has had a chance to use the S2, and to compare it with his current primary systemS, the Phase One DF with P65+, and also a Leica M9. How does the S2 shape up against the world’s highest resolution digital back and also the S2’s littler brother? Find out in Mark Dubovoy’s Leica S2 – First Impressions.
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Thank´s for one of the best tutorials I´ve seen so far!
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25 April, 2010 – Leica S2 Review Update : iPad Reads Raw Files
29
Mar
My friend, and well known Australian photographer, educator and magazine editor Nick Rains, has just completed his tests of the Leica S2.
Leica has also just announced a firmware upgrade for the S2, and Nick kindly provides us today with his brief impressions of the S2, what the firmware upgrade has accomplished, as well as what has been left unresolved.
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Another friend, well known London photographer and lecturer Drew Gardner has just completed working with kids in the townships of South Africa, teaching them about photography. Drew asked if I would link to his blog, which I am more than happy to do, as this appears to be a very worthwhile undertaking.
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A small number of iPad Camera Connection Kits (USB adaptors and SD card readers) became available over the past few days, and to everyone’s amazement (at least mine) the iPad is able to read all raw camera files that the Mac (OSX / iPhoto / Aperture) can handle.
This is great news, and makes the iPad an ideal travel / storage / backup / review device for photographers working in the field.
The only bad news is that the main shipment of these adaptors won’t be available for another couple of weeks.
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The Luminous Landscape – What’s New
1 May, 2010 – Panasonic TM700 Camcorder Review / Leica Accessories
27
Mar
Video DSLRs are hot. But camcorders keep improving as well, and for anyone looking to have a very high quality video camera for under ,000, the new Panasonic TM700 has a lot to offer. Our in-depth review is now online.
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Do you own a Leica M8 or M9? If so, Mark Dubovoy’s latest suggestions on a few must-have accessories may be just what you’re looking for.
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"If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video must be worth a thousand pictures.
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