Leica M Lenses Coding

Here is an interesting story, it seems Leica has announced a new lens system called M which will carry a new 6-bit code of black and white dots. These dots will allow the upcoming digital M series camera to identify which lens is being used and also store this information in the metadata of the captured image. This will allow you to know more about how the images were shot, as well as letting budding photographers understand better what lenses really worked well for them in past shots.

One other little thing for thos other there thinking this is a great idea, but they already bought a M series lens. You can get them coded so the digital M camera will recognize them. I don’t really understand why someone would want to upgrade their current non-coded M series lenses, but Lecia offers that service for 95 EUROs each.

June 12th, 2006 Posted by David in News, Other Cameras at 2:21 pm Comment Now! »
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