Coming soon: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: April 23, 2024


 
The previously reported Laowa FFII 15mm f/5 Cookie full-frame lens for Leica M-mount by Venus Optics should be announced soon (check the Laowa store and their website) – the lens is already listed for sale at an Australian retailer:

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Vi Vante private spring sale: up to 35% off

By LR admin | Published: April 22, 2024


Vi Vante is running a private spring sale where you can get up to 35% off their products. The discount is available only if you purchase from this dedicated page:


The discounts are not available on their regular Amazon listings. This offer will end on April 30th. International shipping is available.

 
Vi Vante also has two new straps listed for sale on their official website:

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Best selling cameras for 2023 at MAP Camera Japan

By LR admin | Published: April 21, 2024


Here are the best-selling new cameras for 2023 at MAP Camera Japan:

  1. Nikon Z8
  2. Nikon Zf
  3. Sony α7C II
  4. Canon EOS R6 Mark II
  5. Sony α7RV
  6. Sony α7IV
  7. Fujifilm X-T5
  8. Ricoh GR IIIx
  9. Sony α6700
  10. Canon EOS R8
  11. OM System OM-1
  12. Fujifilm X-H2
  13. Fujifilm X-T30 II
  14. Ricoh GR III
  15. Nikon Z fc
  16. Fujifilm X-S10
  17. Sony ZV-E10
  18. Leica Q3
  19. Canon EOS R10
  20. Sony ZV-E1

Via MAP Camera (check out also MAP Camera’s eBay account)

Via PhotoRumors

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Leica digest #146

By LR admin | Published: April 20, 2024


→ The Leica M11-P won the Best Premium Camera” at the 2024 TIPA World Awards.


→ Gura Gear introduced new Forest Green & Slate Grey colors for the Kiboko 30L+ camera bag.


→ Peak Design launched new camera straps in coyote color.


→ The latest memory card announcements at the 2024 NAB show.


→ What’s new on Kickstarter and Indiegogo:


→ PictureCorrect Spring eBook sale: The Photography Tutorial eBook is 78% off until April 30.


→ Panasonic LUMIX S5 II, S5 IIx cameras for L-mount new firmware updates released with Get Frame.io, updates to cloud storage, video recording, pre-burst shooting, autofocus, image stabilization, and more.

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Upcoming Leica auctions (Wetzlar, OstLicht, Leitz Photographica, Bonhams)

By LR admin | Published: April 20, 2024


The next Wetzlar Camera Auctions #6 will take place on October 12, 2024 in Wetzlar and will include Christo’s wrapped Leica camera:


The new OstLicht Camera and Photo Auction is coming on June 5th, 2024  – the auction’s highlights can be found here:


The 44 Leitz Photographica Auction will take place on June 8th, 2024 in Wetzlar – the auction’s highlights can be found here:


Leica cameras at the Bonhams Auctioneers, including this rare rare lime green Leica M6, serial number 2752420 04/06, engraved “As a gift to Richard Avedon”, signed by Al-Thani, presented by Sheikh Saud bin Mohammed Al-Thani to Richard Avedon, with Summilux-M 1:1.4 50mm lens, no. 3902513:

 

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New Leica digital camera model 2221 registered online, embargo date: May 16, 2024 (is that the rumored Leica M11-D Black Paint camera?)

By LR admin | Published: April 18, 2024

Leica registered a new digital camera online under the model number 2221:


The embargo announcement date for the Leica 2221 is May 16, 2024:


I believe the model 2221 is the already rumored Leica M11-D “Black Paint” camera that is also expected to be announced in May:

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Blackmagic launched a new PYXIS 6K cinema camera with a Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: April 17, 2024


Blackmagic launched a new PYXIS 6K cinema camera with a Leica L-mount. Here are the main specs:

  • Full Frame 6K Sensor
  • Up to 6K36 fps Open Gate / 6K Anamorphic
  • 13-Stop Dynamic Range, Dual-Native ISO
  • Leica L Lens Mount
  • 4″ HDR LCD Touchscreen
  • Records Blackmagic RAW and H.264 Proxies
  • Built-In Streaming via Ethernet or 4G/5G
  • Switchable Side Plates, Mounting Threads
  • Two CFexpress Card Slots, USB-C Port
  • Ethernet and 12G-SDI Ports
  • Price is $2,995 at Adorama and B&H Photo

Blackmagic Design became a member of the L-Mount Alliance last year:

Updated Panasonic L-mount roadmap for September 2023: four new lenses added

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DxO PhotoLab 7.6 released with Optics Modules support for four new Leica L-mount lenses

By LR admin | Published: April 16, 2024


DxO released PhotoLab version 7.6 with a new 20% off promo offer (see what’s new). The new Optics Modules now have added support for four new lenses for Leica L-mount:

The new modules are available across DxO’s full range of software:

For the full list of newly supported cameras and lenses, see this post:

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