New Leica camera model 2221 (M11-D) announcement tomorrow?

By LR admin | Published: May 15, 2024


The new Leica digital camera model 2221 should be officially announced tomorrow according to the embargo date of May 16, 2024 (unless there is a delay, which is highly possible):

I believe model 2221 is the rumored Leica M11-D camera, but I am not sure if it will be black paint. Here are the Leica M11-D rumors:

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Leica Q3 firmware update version 2.0.3 released

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2024


Leica released firmware update version 2.0.3 for the Q3 camera. I could not find a list of changes, so I assume the new update contains only bug fixes.

The Leica Q3 camera is still hard to get – check availability at:

Americas Europe Asia
Adorama|B&H|Amazon
Leica Miami
Tamarkin Camera
Classic Connection		 Leica Store Lisse
Red Dot Cameras
Koch|Park|WEX		 Rangefinder
Map Camera

The Leica Q3 camera is still out of stock everywhere, but is available on the grey market for a hefty premium

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Here are the different viewfinder options Leica is considering for the next generation of M cameras (Leica M12?)

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2024

 
 
I received some additional information based on my previous post for the next generation of Leica M cameras (Leica M12?) – here are the different viewfinder options Leica is considering for the next generation of M cameras:

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Watch now: “The Leica Watch Episode” on Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live

By LR admin | Published: May 11, 2024


Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live has a new episode tonight “The Leica Watch Episode“:

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Coming soon: Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 full-frame lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: May 10, 2024


Meike already has several manual focus lenses for Leica L-mount and they will soon release a L-mount version of their AF 85mm f/1.4 full-frame lens:




Additional information on the Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 full-frame lens can be found here  (check the official website for updates)::

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Breaking: first Leica M12 camera rumors

By LR admin | Published: May 9, 2024


Here are the first Leica M12 camera rumors:

  • The Leica M12 will be 3mm smaller compared to the M11.
  • I am still getting conflicting reports on the viewfinder: we may get a new hybrid viewfinder like the Fuji X100 or maybe even a 100% electronic viewfinder.
  • The ISO dial on the top left could be completely removed.
  • A new dial could be introduced behind the shutter button that can be controlled with the thumb.
  • Large 3.9″ screen on the back (the M11 has a 2.95″ screen).
  • The large screen means also removing most (all?) buttons from the back of the camera – maybe we will get a touchscreen interface similar to the Leica TL:

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All three colors of the new Leica SOFORT 2 camera are now in stock

By LR admin | Published: May 8, 2024



All three colors of the new Leica SOFORT 2 camera are now in stock at:

Previous coverage of the Leica SOFORT 2 camera can be found here:

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The IDS Works Foldable Thumb Grip (Thumb Rest) is now available for Leica M10, M11, M240, M9, Q3, and Q2 cameras

By LR admin | Published: May 7, 2024


    
IDS Works (Initial Design Studio) now has the Foldable Thumb Grip (Thumb Rest) available for Leica M10, M11, M240, M9, Q3, and Q2 cameras – before the Thumb Rest was available only for the Leica M10 + M11 models:

New: IDS foldable thumb grips (thumb rest) for Leica M10 + M11 cameras

IDS WorksFoldable Thumb Rest for Leica M240 (left) and for Leica M9 (right):

Previous coverage of IDS Works products can be found here.

IDS Works released a new and improved version of their Leica M11 camera grip

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