Monthly Archives: April 2026

Leica partners with Gpixel for the development of the next-generation camera sensors

I already reported that Leica is again developing its own camera sensor for the next-generation camera, like the Leica M12: Leica is developing its own camera sensor again (most likely for the Leica M12 camera) Today, Leica announced a new partnership with the Chinese sensor manufacturer Gpixel to develop next-generation camera sensors. The collaboration focuses on […]

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Leica digest #228

→ Light Lens Lab has restocked many of their sold-out, best-selling lenses. → Sigma “Noctilux” coming for L-mount? Sigma is rumored to release a new 65mm ultra-fast (faster than f/1.2) autofocus lens in September. → New Panasonic Lumix 40mm f/2 S full-frame lens rumored to be announced next week. → Viltrox will announce several new L-mount products. […]

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Rare Leica finds at Leica Store Lisse

Leica Store Lisse (see previous coverage), located in the shopping center of Lisse, Netherlands (Kapelstraat 3), and owned by Foto Henny Hoogeveen, is an official Leica dealer that has been serving photographers for over 55 years. Billed as “a mecca for the true Leica enthusiast,” it draws customers from across the country and is renowned […]

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New: Topaz Labs 30% off sale, including Topaz Studio, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Video

Topaz Labs started a new 30% off sale through May 14th on their most popular products, including Topaz Studio, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Video:

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The Leica M EV1 camera won a 2026 TIPA photo and imaging award

The Leica M EV1 camera won the 2026 TIPA photo and imaging award as the “Best Rangefinder-Style Camera” (the full list of the 2026 TIPA awards can be found here):

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Freefly joined the L-Mount Alliance

Freefly, the US-based maker of professional drones, MoVI gimbals, and high-speed cinema cameras such as the Ember S5K (capable of 5K/600 fps on Super 35 sensors), officially joined the L-Mount Alliance today, becoming its 11th member since the consortium’s founding in 2018 by Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma (now also including DJI, Blackmagic Design, Samyang, Sirui, […]

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Leica announced new Noctivid compact binoculars and updated Monovid

Leica announced new Noctivid compact binoculars and updated Monovid – see the details at Reddotforum. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Leica Lisse WEX | Red Dot Cameras Calumet | Koch | Görlitz Rangefinder Map Camera Additional information:

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