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		<title>LEICA CAMERA OFFERS NEW FIRMWARE UPDATE 2.014 FOR THE LEICA M8</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/06/29/leica-camera-offers-new-firmware-update-2-014-for-the-leica-m8/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Solms, Germany (June 29, 2011) &#8211; Leica Camera AG announces the latest firmware update for all versions of the Leica M8. Users wishing to benefit from the new offerings can now download firmware update Version 2.014 from the Leica Camera website and take advantage of new, improved features. The firmware update coincides with the launch of the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21 mm f/3.4 ASPH. and supports the use of this new wide-angle lens on Leica M8 cameras. In addition to new improvements, users can expand the range of lenses for their Leica M8 system with the versatile, high-performance super-wide-angle lens. With this free service, Leica Camera AG again proves their commitment to full system compatibility and decades of enduring value of the M series. For installation instructions and to download firmware update 2.014, please visit: http://en.leica-camera.com/service/downloads/rangefinder_cameras/m8.]]></description>
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		<title>Really Right Stuff BM9-B Grip Plate Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2010 23:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Really Right Stuff, purveyors of fine camera accessories, have recently added a new product for the Leica M digital rangefinders. The BM9 is a version of their famous L-plates that allows cameras to be mounted on a tripod (using any Arca Swiss style clamp) in either the horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait) orientation without having to tilt the tripod head over 90o, forcing the photographer to have to completely recompose the shot and altering the center of gravity of the tripod. The BM9 is actually much more than an L-plate. It is a system that allows for custom combinations to suit the needs of any photographer. Consisting of a Base Plate, an L-bracket, and a Grip, the BM9-B stylishly adds multiple mounting options to Leica digital M cameras while shoring up handhold-ability for folks with large mitts (like yours truly). [DISCLAIMER] The BM9-B Set was provided to me by Really Right Stuff for me to review. [/DISCLAIMER]   Appearance The BM9-B is only available in an anodized black finish. This might irk owners of chrome Leica M8&#8242;s or steel paint M9&#8242;s, but to be honest, the finish is so rugged and durable, it&#8217;s worth the minor color mismatch. Heck, just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cosina Voigtlander Updates 75mm Heliar Lens to M Mount</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/08/20/cosina-voigtlander-updates-75mm-heliar-lens-to-m-mount/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 01:57:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Cosina today announced a new lens in their family of M-mount lenses: the Voigtlander Heliar Classic 75mm f/1.8. An update to their excellent Color Heliar 75mm f/2.5, this version of the lens adds an M-mount (the original was Leica Thread Mount and had to use an adaptor on M-mount cameras) and is just about 1-stop faster than the original. The lens is expected to ship in September and will have an MSRP of $875 USD. The US distributor for Cosina Voigtlander, Cameraquest, has not made any announcements yet, but historically they will be accepting pre-orders with a small deposit. Specs Focal length 75mm Aperture ratio 1:1.8 Minimum aperture F16 Lens Construction 3 groups of 6 elements Angle of view 33.2 ° Number of diaphragm blades 10 Minimum focusing distance 0.9m Integration range rangefinder ∞ ~ 0.9m Diameter × length 57.9 × 73.8mm Filter size 52mm Weight 427g Mount VM mount I currently own the Color Heliar 75mm f/2.5 and use it on my M8 with an adaptor. I am curious to see how well the new lens performs. The Color Heliar&#8217;s claim to fame has always been it&#8217;s bokeh. CV has made some pretty strong claims to that heritage [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Traveling with the Leica Wide Angle Tri-Elmar</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:53:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leica is world renowned for the quality of their lenses. Unmatched optical design coupled with exotic glass,  produces lenses that are head and shoulders above anything else in the 35 mm market today.  Leica&#8217;s M-system rangefinders are no exception. However, due to the mechanical nature of the M-rangefinder, zoom lenses are not possible. This did not deter Leica&#8217;s engineers from creating multi-focal length lenses for this platform. The first such lens, the Tri-Elmar, was introduced in 1998 and sported three distinct focal lengths in one lens: 28, 35, and 50 mm, all at f/4. The lens was a mechanical marvel. In September 2006, Leica announced the Wide Angle Tri-Elmar (also known as the WATE) which covered focal lengths of 16, 18 &#38; 21 mm. It was intended for the Leica M8, the first digital M camera which sported a 1.33x cropped sensor, making the effective focal lengths of the lens approximately 21, 24, and 28 mm. I recently took a trip to London and Paris and Leica USA was kind enough to loan me this $6000 lens and its attendant Universal Finder. I also packed my Nikon D700 kit as well and will now report on my experiences with carrying [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Meeting up with Leica at PhotoPlus</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/10/12/meeting-up-with-leica-at-photoplus/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to the Leica New York Metro Area Meetup group, I was able to get invited to a session with Leica at the PhotoPlus Expo in New York City. Leica will have the M8.2 and S2 available to try out. I will be taking extra memory cards to take some test images. Whether or not I will be able to post them online is another matter entirely. The M8.2 is an update to the M8 Classic incorporating several features requested by die-hard M users. Quieter shutter, recocking delay, sapphire glass on the LCD, black paint finish, AutoISO, and a host of others. The M8.2 is available for pre-order from various authorized Leica dealers for $6,295 USD. The S2 is an all-new system with a larger than 35mm sensor (it actually sits between a 35mm frame and a 645 frame at 37.5 megapixels) and boasts a set of new lenses expected to outperform anything else on the market. The S2 is expected to ship Spring 2009 and pricing has not yet been set.]]></description>
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		<title>Leica Updates M8 Firmware</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/09/20/leica-updates-m8-firmware-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was cruising through the newly revamped Leica website trawling for info on the last big announcement they are saving for Photokina when I came upon this little nugget: Leica has updated the M8 Classic firmware to v2.0 which adds the following features to the original Leica digital rangefinder: * Auto ISO &#8211; The M8 Classic can now automatically adjust ISO settings to maintain a minimum shutter speed. This is activated from the M8&#8242;s SET menu. Parameters are adjusted on the MENU menu which include making the Auto ISO parameters lens dependent. * SDHC Support &#8211; Gone are the manacles of 2GB SD cards! The M8 Classic now supports higher capacity SDHC cards. I tested with a 4GB PNY SDHC card and reported space for 370 RAW images. Sweetness! What&#8217;s not there (that requires upgrading to the M8.2): * Hardware updates &#8211; No amount of firmware updates will replace the shutter mechanism, add sapphire glass, or provide a method to alter shutter cocking behaviors. That requires that new bits be installed in the camera. The firmware update is a welcome bit of news to Leica M8 owners who have been complaining about lack of SDHC support and Auto ISO since [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Leica Unveils M8.2</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/09/14/leica-unveils-m82/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Evolution of the LEICA M8 digital rangefinder camera * New metal blade focal plane shutter * Ultra scratch-resistant sapphire crystal as coverglass * New snapshot mode * Quick override setting * Leica dot and accessory also in black * Robust “vulcanite“ finish * New compact charger The new LEICA M8.2 is a significant development of Leica Camera AG’s German-made digital rangefinder camera for professionals. While important LEICA M8 attributes such as discretion, intuitive work and robustness have been further improved, the new model retains the key characteristics of the Leica reportage camera such as the compact shape, the exceptional image quality in connection with Leica M lenses and the unique picture composition with the Leica rangefinder that show it to be a genuine M camera. The LEICA M8.2 complements the M8, and many elements of the M8.2 can be integrated into the M8 if desired. With this parallel marketing, Leica Camera AG is underlining yet again the full system compatibility and high value retention of its M series. The LEICA M8.2 integrates a new extra-quiet, low-vibration metal blade focal plane shutter which allows the photographer to determine the right moment for cocking. This brings the digital LEICA M8.2 extremely close [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CV intros new 28/2 Ultron lens in M-mount</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/08/05/cv-intros-new-282-ultron-lens-in-m-mount/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a press release dated July 17, 2008, Cosina Voigtlander introduced (or should I say, reintroduced) a new lens for the Leica M-mount: the CV Ultron 28 mm F2. Based off of the now discontinued Ultron 28/1.9 LTM (Leica Thread Mount), the Ultron 28/2 is available only in black, adds a focusing tab that its predecessor lacked, and uses a 46 mm filter size. Available Specs Focal Length: 28 mm Lens Assembly: 10 Elements in 8 groups Aperture Range: f2 &#8211; f22 Min. Focusing Distance: .7 meters Weight: 244g (8.6 oz) Filter Size: 46 mm Estimated Availability: Mid August 2008 Pricing is not available at this time, however, Stephen Gandy over at Cameraquest is accepting pre-orders with a deposit of $100USD. It is unknown at this time whether the lens will maintain the aspherical lens element of its predecessor or whether the M-mount will bring up the correct framelines on a Leica M8. One would assume that since the Leica M8 is the only digital M-mount rangefinder currently in production that CV would set the mount up correctly for it. Regardless of any potential mount issues, this introduction bodes well for the continued life of the Leica M8 and its [...]]]></description>
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		<title>M8 at the Miami Metrozoo</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/02/03/m8-at-the-miami-metrozoo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2008 05:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Indian Elephant Originally uploaded by etrigan63 As I have two children (ages 10 &#38; 7) our weekend social calendar is usually filled with birthdays. This weekend we attended one at the Miami Metrozoo. One of the other Dads was there with his Canon 5D + 500mm lens and I with my M8 + 75mm Color-Heliar. Here is a sample and a link to the photo set on Flickr. C&#38;C always welcome. Shots are generally uncropped ( a couple were cropped a tiny bit to remove extraneous stuff ) and little or no post processing Lightroom. I am really digging the improvements from the new firmware. All of the shots were from a moving tram BTW. Link to photo set.]]></description>
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		<title>Leica M8 Firmware 1.201 Test &#8211; Multiple Light sources</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/02/01/leica-m8-firmware-1201-test-multiple-light-sources/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Firmware 1.201 Test &#8211; Multiple Light sources Originally uploaded by etrigan63 I went to a local mall today and looked for a shot that included multple light sources. I managed to find a fine example that combines daylight, fluorescent light and incandescent (halogen) light. The image is unadjusted other than a conversion from DNG to jpeg in Lightroom 1.3.1. The AWB setting has managed to do a good job with this combo, maintaining the colors very well. Click on the image to see a larger version on Flickr.]]></description>
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		<title>Leica Updates M8 Firmware</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/01/31/leica-updates-m8-firmware/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fluorescent Light shot &#8211; Jean on the job Originally uploaded by etrigan63 Leica has released firmware 1.201 for the M8 Digital Camera on their website. The new firmware addresses several issues not the least of which is Automatic White Balance (AWB). White Balance (for the uninitiated) is a measurement of the color temperature of the light being used to illuminate a scene being photographed. Color temperature is measured on the Kelvin scale (the one with Absolute Zero). Varying light sources have different color temperatures and the lower temperatures are in the red part of the spectrum (oddly referred to as warm light) and the higher temperatures are more in the blue part of the spectrum (again, counter intuitively referred to as cool light). A sensor in the digital camera takes a reading at the time of exposure and makes a guess as to what the correct white balance is. Sometimes it makes a good guess and sometimes it doesn&#8217;t. The film equivalent to this was film type. If you were going to shoot outdoors, you selected daylight balanced film. If you were going to shoot in a studio (with studio lighting), you selected tungsten balanced film. One of the Leica [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Leica Rumors</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/01/30/leica-rumors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A website in the UK has posted the following information about a rumored update/upgrade to the Leica M8: NO NEW M9LEICA M8 UPGRADELeica to announce that there will not be an M9 as previously thought. Instead they will offer an Upgrade on all existing M8 cameras with the following modifications: New Sapphire Viewing Screen (Virtually unscratchable) Max Shutter speed to 1/4000th Quieter actuation of Shutter mechanism New Firmware 2 Year Warranty with Upgrade This modification will be available from March 2008 and will be booked through Leica Germany&#8217;s Website at a cost to the owner of 1200 Euros. Leica sees the M8 as being an ongoing camera that can be modified throughout its lifetime. I have sent out feelers to my contacts at Leica as to the veracity of this rumor. Other notables have done so as well. This rumor has spawned a lot of speculation on the Rangefinderforum and Leica User Forum websites. No press release has been issued by Leica. The implications of this rumor, if true, are staggering. Leica will be the only camera maker willing to retrofit improvements to already purchased cameras extending the usefulness and warranty. 1200 Euros is not chump change (that&#8217;s about $1800 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Buddha in New York</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buddha in New York Originally uploaded by etrigan63 A recent trip to New York City uncovered a large Buddha hidden inside of the trendy Asian restaurant Tao. The Buddha stands (sits) over 20 ft tall and has an ever-changing light show playing over it. In it&#8217;s base is a koi pond and the koi are not coy. If they spot you, they will poke their heads out of the water looking for a handout. Think of them as gold and white homeless people. The restaurant keeps the pan-Asian theme all the way down to the restrooms. On the walk downstairs you are met with images of the Dali Lama at various stages of his life. The restrooms are marked &#8220;Yin&#8221; and &#8220;Yang&#8221; (&#8220;women&#8221; and &#8220;men&#8221; respectively). Personally, if I hadn&#8217;t seen guys coming out of the Yang Room, I would have probably entered the wrong room. Camera: Leica M8 Lens: CV 40mm Nokton Classic f/1.4 Shot RAW (DNG) and converted to B&#38;W using Photoshop CS3 and Alienskin Exposure2. ***31 DAYS OF THE DRAGON CLUE *** The Eastern Deity in the photo is your clue. Head over to PlanetAMD64. If you are a member, log in and add that clue to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lonely Sentinels</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lonely Sentinels Originally uploaded by etrigan63 Camera: Leica M8 Lens: Zeiss ZM 50mm Planar f/2 Shutter speed: 32 sec Aperture: f/4 ISO: 160 WB: Auto File Format: DNG Post Processor: Adobe Lightroom 1.3.1 + Custom M8-AWB profile No other adjustments made. The lowlight capabilities of this camera (when coupled with an excellent lens) never cease to amaze me.]]></description>
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