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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!

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.

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!

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!

Meet the Leica M (Type 240) camera designed exclusively for Mr Porter - a men's fashion house. With a bespoke textured-leather on its body to match the strap and a Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens, this special edition comes in a kit costing $11,950 USD. Read more below for details!

You can grab the awesome Leica M Monochrom for a whopping $2,451 USD off the regular price of $7,950 USD - for a total of only $5,499 USD (while supplies last) over at B&H Photo & Video. The new Leica M Monochrom (Type 246), a release we broke the story on - goes for the usual price of $7,450 USD also at B&H Photo & Video for comparison. Read more below for details and other deals!