Viltrox announced their first lens for Leica L-mount (previously reported here) – the full-frame Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 is now available for pre-orders at:
Someone on Reddit was looking through the Android Fotos app source code and found new reference codenames for potentially 11 unannounced/new Leica cameras:
Draht is a new, Swiss-made, minimalistic hand grip developed specifically for Leica M cameras (M10 and M11):
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Additional information:
Millimetric Design introduces draht: a Swiss-made grip shaped by balance, geometry, and restraint
Swiss-based design studio Millimetric Design (mmD) has quietly introduced draht_424[d], a minimalist camera accessory that approaches handling from an unusual direction: not by adding mass or complexity, but by reducing the object to its most essential function. Founded in London in 2023 and now split between England and Montreux, Switzerland, the studio works across objects, systems, and experiences, guided by a clear principle: making logic, form, and meaning speak the same language.
→ Topaz Labs released several new fidelity models across their apps. These updates focus on more natural detail, reduced artifacts, and improved consistency across different content types. The models support use cases like portraits, animals, vintage photos, and older videos. Additional information is available here.
→ The story of the photographer John Abernathy, who tossed his Leica camera to another photographer to make sure it wouldn’t be confiscated, while he was being detained and pepper-sprayed in Minneapolis: “It’s about freedom of the press”.