Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

The new “100 Leica Stories” book is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: July 29, 2025

The new “100 Leica Stories” book that was released for the centenary celebration of the Leica I model is now in stock at B&H Photo (more Leica books are available on Amazon):

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Another Leica price increase coming to the US? New trade deal reached with 15% tariff on imports from Europe

By LR admin | Published: July 28, 2025

After the initial suggestion for a 30% tariff, the Trump administration reached a new deal yesterday that includes a 15% tariff on all products coming from Europe (the current tariff is 10%). Please note that tariffs are not calculated based on the final selling MSRP price in the US, but rather on the import invoice/declared […]

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Leica digest #191

By LR admin | Published: July 27, 2025

→ Yomei and Leica Camera AG present designer furniture for the Leica Cine 1 laser TV (additional information). → The Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised $3,639,779 on Kickstarter, backed by 4,407 backers, with 19 more days to go. With that crowdfunding campaign, Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including lite and tall versions. Additional information is […]

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Thypoch announced new M-mount positive-lock adapter series

By LR admin | Published: July 22, 2025

Thypoch announced new M-mount positive-lock adapter series available in M-E, M-L, M-Z, M-RF, and M-Arri versions. Orders are now open at B&H Photo and the official online store. The new adapters are compatible with the Thypoch’s Simera, Eureka, and Simera-C lenses, as well as third-party lenses like Cooke SP3 and Leica M0.8. Here are some of the key features: Cinema-Standard Positive-Lock Mechanism for secure lens connection […]

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Leica digest #190

By LR admin | Published: July 20, 2025

→ Pre-owned Leica CL/TL cameras and lenses on sale at Leica Store Miami. → Leica & Blackmagic design session: The color concept of Leica Monochrome & “Godzilla-1.0/C” from a colorist’s perspective. → Panasonic released new firmware updates yesterday for the S9, S5II, and S5IIx cameras (L-mount). → Tonight’s Red Dot Forum Camera Talk – Gearing up […]

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Leica Camera issued a warning about fraudulent websites

By LR admin | Published: July 17, 2025

After my report yesterday, Leica Camera issued an official warning about the fraudulent websites offering significant discounts on Leica products (click for bigger view): Here is the full text that can also be found at the official leicacamerausa.com page:

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Beware of scam: multiple fake Leica websites offer significant discounts

By LR admin | Published: July 16, 2025

There are several fake Leica websites that offer significant discounts on Leica gear. The websites are designed to resemble the original/official website, but upon examining the details, such as domain registration and hosting, you will quickly realize that these are all fake websites created to collect credit card information. I will not link to the […]

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