Leica Rumors

Update: the rumored Leica M11-D could be black paint

By LR admin | Published: March 30, 2024

I recently reported about two new upcoming Leica M11 cameras:

There will be actually only one new camera that will be a combination of both rumored models: Leica M11-D Black Paint. Here is what to expect:

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The latest Kickstarter projects

By LR admin | Published: March 29, 2024

The latest Kickstarter updates:

New on Kickstarter: Ultra plates for Arca-compatible tripods by 3 Legged Thing.

New on Kickstarter: Lancer 300, modular backpack with exoskeleton design (detachable power station, modular camera compartments, and more).

12 days left, over$150k raised: SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK quick-release.

Raised over $200k: Yashica micro – the smallest mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses.

5 days left: cheap compact camera with an MP3 player.

Coming soon: Chroma ‘Click’ 35mm compact film camera.

Via PhotoRumors

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Exploring Leica Global Headquarters in Wetzlar, Germany: a photographer’s playground

By LR admin | Published: March 28, 2024

Matt Zefi journeys to Leitz Park, aka Leica’s Global Headquarters in Wetzlar, Germany. From the archives to the hotel, you’ll sneak a peek at this gorgeous campus dedicated to photography:

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New rumor: black paint Leica M11-P camera in the works

By LR admin | Published: March 27, 2024

Pictured: Leica M10R black paint

In addition to the M11-D and D-Lux 8, Leica is also rumored to be working on a new black paint M11-P camera. I am still not sure if this release will be a limited edition like the Leica M10R black paint (most likely it will be). Stay tuned for updates.

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Deal of the week: $20 off on the new Topaz Gigapixel 7

By LR admin | Published: March 26, 2024

The new Topaz Labs Gigapixel 7 is currently $20 off (only this week). With Topaz Gigapixel 7, you can upscale and enhance any image up to 600%. Gigapixel 7 has more than 5 years of advanced AI training and comes with a new interface:

Maximize pixels for perfect prints: Enhance details and resolution to achieve razor-sharp images for large-format prints.
Improve AI-generated images: Put the final touch on any image generated by AI. Get cleaner, crisper, higher-resolution output.
Upscale & enhance low-res images: Reimagine details from low-quality images. Eliminate compression artifacts and restore faces instantly.

Additional information on Topaz Gigapixel 7 can be found here:

Topaz Gigapixel 7 released

Via NikonRumors

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New Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens for Leica L-mount announced: “the lightest in its class”

By LR admin | Published: March 26, 2024

The previously rumored Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens for Leica L mount is now officially announced and it is “the lightest in its class”:

Pre-orders: Adorama, B&H, Koch, Erhardt, WEX
Additional information
First look
Press release
What’s new?

Lens details and video:

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Leica digest #144

By LR admin | Published: March 25, 2024

→ Available at Leica Store Lisse: Platinum Leica M6 “Anton Bruckner”.

Get ready for capturing the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse:

Adorama’s equipment for the Solar Eclipse.
Gear and tips for the 2024 total solar eclipse.
The 2024 solar eclipse: a complete guide to safely viewing and capturing this celestial phenomenon.
How to photograph the Total Solar Eclipse.
Photographing the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
Solar and Solar Eclipse Viewing 101.
Total Solar Eclipse Photography: get the most out of your experience.
Ecliptic Visions podcast.
Ecliptic Festival.
Tips for photographing the Solar Eclipse with Sigma lenses.
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