Leica released major firmware updates for the Leica SL3 and Leica Q3 cameras:
The new updates can be downloaded from this page.
Additional information:
Here is a recap of the latest third-party Leica M-mount lenses you might have missed:
Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 double aspherical AA 11873 (direct link)
Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 – inspired by the Dallmeyer 35mm f/3.5 Anastigmat (direct link)
Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 (direct link)
Contax Planar 35/2 T* M-mount conversion kit 2.0 (direct link)
Contax Biogon G28/2.8 M-mount conversion kit (direct link)
Mr.Ding Pactcron 35/1.8 (direct link)
DK-Optic Impastolite 50mm f/1.5 (direct link)
Artralab 28mm f/2.8 (direct link)
Here is an updated list of promo codes you can use during this holiday shopping season (some of the codes will be expiring soon):
Lenses
Software
Accessories
Camera bags
If you missed Black Friday, Topaz Labs just started a new Holiday Sale that includes Topaz Studio, Studio Pro, and all single apps (valid from December 16th to January 7th). Here are the details:
For new customers:
For existing customers:
Topaz Labs will also announce a major Realism Update tomorrow. Multiple apps are getting a realism boost, enhancing fine details and lighting, and giving photos, videos, and AI-generated content a more realistic look. Astra, Bloom, Topaz Video, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Gigapixel will all receive new models, features, and updates. Here’s what’s new in the Topaz Realism Update:
The previously reported Artralab 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount has been officially announced and is now available for purchase here.
The new lens has nine glass elements in three optical groups – all this in an ultra-slim 1.3cm profile. The filter size is 28mm, and the minimum focusing distance is 0.3m.
Artralab already has several M-mount lenses (see previous coverage) available for purchase on the official website, B&H Photo, and Amazon.
Artra Designs also recently released a new Camera One photography-inspired watch (coupon code included):
First review of the new Artra Camera One photography-inspired watch (coupon code included)
Additional information on the new Artralab 28mm f/2.8 lens:
Jo Geier Mint & Rare is now selling this Camera Quartett limited edition card game:
Additional information:
Leica published a new Leica LUX tutorial video:
Alongside expert tutorials, the latest Leica LUX app version includes the new i-Solaris 26mm lens simulation and refined manual controls – now fully optimized for the iPhone 17 lineup:
You can now get 12 months of Leica LUX Pro (the PRO version of the Leica LUX app) as an added extra when you register the Leica LUX Grip (currently in stock):
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