Leica Rumors

Topaz Labs launches Black Friday offer

By LR admin | Published: November 20, 2024

Topaz Labs started their Black Friday deals today (see all Black Friday deals here):

Leica reports the best financial result in the history of the company

By LR admin | Published: November 20, 2024

In the fiscal year 2023/24, Leica Camera achieved the best result in the history of the company and continues to pursue its successful course with another record result

Wetzlar, 20 November 2024. The Leica Camera Group registers another new revenue record for the fiscal year 2023/2024. With a renewed increase in revenue of 14% to MEUR 554 against the previous year’s figure of MEUR 485, the premium-segment manufacturer of optical products was able to further build on the successful course pursued in the previous fiscal year and successfully sustain the growth of its operating earnings. Once again, the most significant driver of this was the core product segment Photography, which benefited significantly not only from an innovative product pipeline but also from the continuous expansion of the group’s own global sales network. In addition, a particularly dynamic increase in revenue was also observed in the Mobile Imaging segment (Smartphones).

The best fiscal year so far in the almost 100-year history of Leica Camera confirms the successful strategic alignment of the Leica Camera Group with its focus on the development of new business segments and the expansion of the sales network.

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Announcement tomorrow: Leica M11 + Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH black paint (limited editions)

By LR admin | Published: November 20, 2024

The previously rumored Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in black glossy paint will be officially announced tomorrow (November 21st). Both releases will be limited editions. It is interesting to note that Leica did not choose the M11-P as a base for the new black paint version. Rumors suggest that this could be due to shortages/issues with the new CAI chip inside the M11-P.

Additional informtion:

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Kamerakraft added B-stock grips on their website at cheaper prices

By LR admin | Published: November 19, 2024

Kamerakraft added B-stock grips on their website at lower prices (€50 less):

This is a good opportunity to get a Kamerakraft grip at a lower price.

Kamerakraft now also sells camera straps:

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Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens review (M-mount)

By LR admin | Published: November 18, 2024

Fred Miranda published a review of the latest Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount (now available at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, and Thypoch website with free worldwide shipping when you use code RUMORS).

Here is the final conclusion:

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Pixii Max digital rangefinder camera sensor test results by PhotonsToPhotos

By LR admin | Published: November 18, 2024

PhotonsToPhotos published their latest photographic dynamic range and other sensor measurements for the new Pixii Max digital rangefinder camera (A3410) with Leica M-mount. Here is a Pixii comparison with the Leica M Typ 240, Leica M10, and Leica M11 cameras (click for larger view):

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New: IDSworks “Pillar Grip” for Leica M11 cameras

By LR admin | Published: November 17, 2024

IDSworks introduced a new Pillar Grip for Leica M11 cameras based on the classic design of the Leica M9 grip with adaptability to PD capture, PD anchor, and direct ARCA tripod mounting. Additional informtion is available here.