I’ve heard some unconfirmed rumors that Leica is/was considering remaking the original Leica I camera, which was introduced 100 years ago today. If this really happens, the camera will be a limited edition and will cost a lot. Leica has an event scheduled for 100 Years of Leica event on May 3, 2025:
The Leica I camera is 100 years old today (see all 100 years of Leica I posts):
→ JJC grip for Leica Q3 cameras (see more Q3 accessories here). → The Leica SL2 camera is now $3,600 off. → The Panasonic Lumix S5 (Leica L-mount) is now $800 off. → A new Leica Akademie Netherlands has been added to the global network (not officially launched yet). Pictured above is the “Inspiration Leica Akademie” book. → […]
Tomorrow (Saturday, February 22nd) at 8 pm EST Red Dot Forum Camera Talk will air a new live YouTube episode “Leica M System 2025. Where are we now?” Watch it here:
I already see articles online with misleading clickbait titles predicting the “The end of an era” for the Leica M rangefinder system after I started reporting rumors about a new M camera with an EVF. Nothing is further from the truth. As I have already indicated on several occasions, Leica will most likely split the […]
→ Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 3.5 update – here is what’s new. Topaz Gigapixel version 8.2 is also now available. → New on Kickstarter: HubPack X anti-theft, cut-resistant bag (see other Kickstarter projects). → New Leitz Cine Thalia 20mm T3.6 cinema lens announced (check B&H for pricing). → The rumored Panasonic LUMIX S1R […]
After the latest Leica announcements (M11 black paint and SL3-S), here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):
