Category: Photography

A new version of firmware has been released for the Leica M10.  I have not installed it yet just downloaded it and the pdf to see what it does.  It seems to mainly increase compatibility with more and fast, larger cards.

Compact Camera or Phone?

Having my Leica as my general camera, I do sometimes wish for an autofocus compact for quick snapshots, but do we need then now with todays smartphones?

A small portable high quality camera is always necessary and this is fulfilled by my Leica but with it not being autofocus it is not always the best option for quick snapshots.

Lots of rumours of a new model the 5370 from Leica are now appearing.  The Leica T was refreshed to the TL last year, but this was more software then an actual upgrade.  Lots of government websites show a new Leica model using the code 5370 has now been registered so it should only be another couple months.

The old Ruddock’s building had an exhibition this month.  Lincoln University has a large film, TV and lens based media department and some of the students work went on show.

Its now the time of year where there is always something going on in Lincoln, this time on my Lunch time walk it was some street theatre.

If you have never been, you really must visit Lincoln, the Cathedral alone is one of the most impressive buildings in the whole world.

Back at work on Thursday, well at least for half of the day.  Meetings in the morning, quick walk into town to take a few snapshots and add to my dog days project, then back to home to finish up some work in peace.

 

 

Leica have released v3.0 firmware for the Leica SL.  There are quite a list of improvements, and I have listed the key ones below, but one of the more interesting ones I have not listed is that the electronic shutter is now available at all of the main shutter speeds.

 

• An option for saving DNG and JPEG files separately on different memory cards (e.g. DNG to SD1 and JPEG to SD2).
• A new video mode: Ultra HD at a frame rate of 24 frames per second (3840×2160 @ 24 fps).
• Optimized “Flash” white balance pre-set, for use with studio flash systems.
• Continuous exposure preview in LiveView when using manual exposure mode.
• The last magnification location of the playback zoom function is now saved to enable easier and faster checking of critical focus.
• Aperture and shutter speed settings can now be assigned to either the front or the rear dials.
• In AF Tracking mode, the AF point can now be assigned either to a fixed starting position or will vary depending on the last used AF point location.
• Option for 6x magnification with one press of the AE/AF button while in Manual Focus mode.
• Direct on-the-fly control of audio recording levels is now possible by toggling the joystick left or right on the live histogram screen.

 

 

Three new Nikkor lens have been announced, the surprise for me was the DX cropped format 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6.  As well as that there was a full frame fisheye zoom and it was nice to see a new 28mm wide angle but with the electronic shutter.