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Leica digital lens code database

Posted December 5, 2006 in Camera Hacking & DIY

There’s now a growing database of Leica’s lens codes for use on the M8. Why pay $120 and wait 6–8 weeks to have Leica code your lenses when you can do it yourself with a marker? Check out this how-to by Mike Prevette on the Leica user forums for details. Previous posts on the subject: [...]

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Leica M lenses coding for digital

Posted June 10, 2006 in Kit/Equipment

Digital Photography Review write: Leica has announced that all new M system lenses will carry a new 6-bit code (painted in black/white dots) which will allow the upcoming digital M camera to identify which len is being used (up to 64 in 6-bit coding) and also to store this information in image metadata. As well [...]

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