LEICA CINE 1
A few weeks ago Leica announced their cooperation with Hisense to enter the market for laser TV devises. The first product as the result of this cooperation will be announced at the IFA 2022 in Berlin, the Leica Cine 1, the first Leica laser TV.
It is planned to be launched during the second quarter of 2023 with two models, an 80 and 100-inch projector. The price of the 80-inch version is projected to be 6,900 euros.
A long tradition of German optical excellence set to redefine the future of TV. The Leica Cine Laser TV is a masterpiece of innovation and a feat of engineering, all in one. And it is set to revolutionize home entertainment forever.
Leica Cine Laser TV reimagines television as we know it
The iconic red dot has always been synonymous with boundless innovation. Now, it rightfully finds its place adorning the latest addition to our portfolio. The Leica Cine Laser TV is quite simply the new essential for anyone who wants the finest home cinema experience.
Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board and majority owner of Leica Camera said:
“Projection has been around for a long time at Leica under the Pradovit brand, which is why the new entry into the laser TV segment is a logical step. I would like to say one thing about our new Leica Cine 1: welcome back to the future! With this device, our customers can now also enjoy the authentic Leica look in the intelligent projection segment and experience the best Leica picture quality as a cinematic experience at home.”
Iconic design
The Leica Cine Laser TV perfectly embodies the essence of Leica’s purist design philosophy. It features a timeless, sleek aluminum body with an automatic dust cover for improved lens protection. The all-around perforated cover ensures crystal-clear sound and optimal, unobstructed ventilation. A proud statement of pure design, elevating any and every home by focusing on the essentials.
A fusion of audiovisual excellence, the Leica Cine Laser TV brings to life outstanding imaging performance with its ultra-short throw lens that projects your favorite content from only a hair’s breadth away from your wall. Its ultra-bright 4K image reproduction delivers unparalleled optical picture quality, authentic full-depth colours and laser-sharp resolution. Combined with powerful built-in Dolby Atmos speakers, breathtaking surround sound completes the cinema experience in the comfort of your home.
Built for energy-efficient viewing pleasure. The Leica Cine Laser TV features advanced triple RGB laser technology that results in significantly lower energy consumption than most OLED TVs.
Built to last a lifetime of over 25,000 hours of home cinema entertainment without compromising picture quality.
New Firmware Update for Leica SL2 (v.5.0) and SL2-S (v.4.0)
Leica has released a firmware update v.5.0 for the Leica SL2 and v.4.0 for the Leica SL2-S.
Here are the links to the firmware downloads and an overview of all improvements:
LEITZ HUGO LEINSES
Ernst Leitz Wetzlar announced the development of a new line of cinema lenses, the LEITZ HUGO prime lenses.
The Leitz HUGO lenses are designed to be small, fast, lightweight, and as close focusing as possible with the full personality of the Leica M lens glass creating character at capture. The initial set of 7 full frame lenses ranges from 21 mm to 90 mm, all T1.5, with 18 mm and 135 mm focal lengths to follow soon. A 50 mm T1.0 lens will also be available. The initial 7-lens set is priced at €107,300 with the 50 mm T1.0 at €18,900.
“Every lens we create is in some way an interpretation of the Leica M look,” said Rainer Hercher, Managing Director at Ernst Leitz Wetzlar. “The Leitz HUGO lenses are a more literal implementation that builds off the popularity of the Leitz M 0.8 series by using the same iconic Leica M optics, while elevating the housing design and build quality to match existing Leitz cinematography lenses in durability, usability, and importantly serviceability.”
The lenses will have an LPL mount as well as the traditional cine orientation of focus and iris scales, expanded focus scales with a 270° rotation, and greatly increased close focus ability. They remain incredibly compact and lightweight starting at 1.78 lbs / .81 kg, and between 2.7 - 4.4” (68 - 112 mm) in length.
Like other Leitz cine lenses, the HUGO series will have readily available parts, replacement elements, and lens technician training will ensure reliable and consistent use for many years. Existing M 0.8 lenses will be eligible for a conversion to HUGO lenses in the future. Pricing and availability to be determined.
The Leitz HUGO lenses take their name from esteemed engineer Hugo Wehrenfennig whose work for Leica Camera (then Ernst Leitz GmbH, Wetzlar) included creating the classic Leica M bayonet mount still in use today as well as many of the early M series lenses.
More information about the Leitz HUGO lenses can be found at:
https://www.leitz-cine.com/product/hugo
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