March 2016

Finding Vivian Maier Now on Netflix

If you are a Netflix subscriber, you can't miss seeing Finding Vivian Maier. Read more below for details!

Google Makes Nik Collection FREE

In a move that can be seen as good - or bad - depending on how you look at it... Starting today, March 24, 2016 - Google announced that they have made the entire Nik Collection FREE. If you purchased it in 2016, you'll receive a full refund, to be issued shortly. Now let's hope that this isn't the beginning of the end for this excellent suite of tools... Read more below for details!

Preview of the APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 Lens

Leica Camera just recently (officially) announced the APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens for the Leica SL (Type 601) camera. Check out this hands-on video preview of the lens by Kristen Meister and the full preview article as well.


"American Made" by Bruce Gilden

Bruce Gilden is talking about the Giant Prints and his 'American Made' project/exhibition in Hamburg. See the whole project in LFI's special edition of the S Magazine.

American Made – Bruce Gilden


Cosina Releases Augmented Reality Lens App

Cosina has released a new mobile app that can create augmented reality views of different Voigtländer lenses attached to your Leica (or other) camera. You need to download the iOS app (available for iPhone and iPad) and this AR tag - place it on your camera mount and the app takes care of the rest!

Capture One Pro v9.1 Released

Phase One has just released Capture One Pro v9.1. Besides a healthy amount of new features, camera and lens support and bug fixes - of special interest to Leica shooters is support for the Leica SL (Type 601). You can pick up Capture One Pro from Adorama, B&H and Amazon for $270 USD. Read more below for details!

Leica Store Hyundai Coex Opens

Leica Store Hyundai Coex is now open! Located in the Hyundai Department Store (Coex Branch) in the Gangnam district of Seoul, South Korea - on the 7th floor. Their contact phone number is: 02-3467-8380.

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DxO Adds Support for Leica Q/SL Cameras

DxO has released updates for its OpticsPro, FilmPack and ViewPoint software that adds support for six new cameras as well as 50 additional camera/lens modules to the DxO Optics Module library. Most notable for Leica shooters, support for the Leica Q (Type 116) and Leica SL (Type 601) cameras.

Leica Announces APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4

Today, Leica Camera has officially announced the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280mm f/2.8-4 that will be available from March 24, 2016 (shipping in April) for $6,395 USD. This fast telephoto zoom lens offers a range of focal lengths that follows on directly from the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–90mm f/2.8–4 ASPH, which launched with the SL camera at the end of last year. Read more below for details and specs!

Leica Store Shangri-La Opens

Leica Store Shangri-La is now open. Visit them at Lucerne - Unit 231, Level 2 Shangri-La Plaza, Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City in the Philippines.

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Ona Announces "Clifton" Camera Backpack

Ona has announced a brand new backpack called the Clifton. This new bag is noteworthy because it's their first backpack in leather, and also the first of their camera bags to feature removable inserts (all prior bags only had removable dividers). The new Clifton backpack is handcrafted from Italian leather, features adjustable padded shoulder straps and a layer of air mesh along the back for maximum comfort. The Clifton fits a 13" laptop in a dedicated slot, and also fits a camera and up to six lenses with the included removable dividers. The backpack will retail for $499. Be sure to also check out our in-depth review of the Berlin shoulder bag!

Preview of New Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens

Today we have this little gem; a preview of the new and upcoming Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens (posted by Leica Camera Korea)! The "TL" designation is relatively new, meaning that the lens will work on both the Leica T (Type 701) and Leica SL (Type 601) cameras. This lens was announced back in October 2015 alongside the Leica T (Type 701) firmware v1.4 release and will be available "Spring 2016" - or, soon! Read more below for additional info, photos and pre-order links!