Leica Rumors

Leica Q camera appears in the new James Bond 007 video game as a “Shockwave Camera”

By LR admin | Published: May 28, 2026

A Leica Q camera (looks like a Leica Q3 43 with a 28 mm Summilux lens?) appears in the new James Bond 007 First Light video game as a “Shockwave Camera” that stuns enemies and inflicts damage on body armor.

The James Bond connection to the Leica Q line is twofold: Q (the gadget master) has a Leica Q for 007.

I believe that Leica has an ongoing partnership with the James Bond franchise and a history of making limited editions James Bond 007 cameras (is another Leica 007 special edition on the way?):

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Thypoch released a new Simera-C 16mm T1.9 cine lens and a six-lens cinema kit for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: May 28, 2026

Thypoch released a new Simera-C 16mm T1.9 cine lens for Leica M-mount (product page) and a six-lens cinema kit (product page) for Leica M-mount (additional information):

Thypoch also recently released this M-mount auto-lock lens adapter (product page):

Last week Thypoch announced the previously reported Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount (orders at the Thypoch online store and B&H Photo):

Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount officially launched, available for order

Via PhotoRumors

Leica announced new accessories for the Metal Gray M11-P, Q3, and D-Lux 8 cameras

By LR admin | Published: May 28, 2026

With the new Metal Gray cameras, Leica also announced several new accessories:

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Officially announced: new Leica M11-P, D-Lux 8, Q3 cameras and APO-Summicron-M 50 lens in Metal Gray

By LR admin | Published: May 28, 2026

The previously rumored Leica Metal Gray cameras and a lens are now officially announced. As I already reported, the different models will be released a few weeks apart.

Available from 28 May 2026:

Leica M11-P, Metal Gray Paint Finish, recommended retail price: €9,290.00
BP-SCL7 battery, Metal Gray Paint Finish, recommended retail price: €180.00
Protector for M11 cameras, leather, dark brown, recommended retail price: €300.00
Carrying strap with a shoulder pad for M- and Q-Cameras, leather, dark brown, recommended retail price: €135.00
Multifunctional protector for M11 cameras, leather, black, recommended retail price: €330.00
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH., Metal Gray Paint Finish, recommended retail price: €8,950.00

Available from 16 July 2026:

Leica Q3, Metal Gray Paint Finish, recommended retail price: €6,590.00
Protector for Q3 cameras, leather, dark brown, recommended retail price: €250.00
Leica D-Lux 8, Metal Gray Paint Finish, recommended retail price: €1,750.00
Camera case for the D-Lux 8, leather, cognac, recommended retail price: €185.00
Wrist strap for the D-Lux 8, leather, braided, black, recommended retail price: €95.00
Carrying strap for the D-Lux 8, leather, braided, black, recommended retail price: €125.00

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Posted in Leica D-Lux, Leica M11-P, Leica Q3| Tagged Leica D-Lux 8, Leica Metal Gray| 6 Comments

Updated Leica SL3-P camera rumors

By LR admin | Published: May 26, 2026

Here are the latest/updated Leica SL3-P camera rumors:

44.3MP sensor (based on the Panasonic S1RII that was announced in February 2025 – see the coverage at PhotoRumors)
Improved AF (better than the SL3-S)
Video capabilities could be lower than those of other SL3 models
Rumored to be announced around May-June 2026
The new Leica SL3-P model will be positioned between the current Leica SL3 (60MP) and the Leica SL2-S (24MP)
Approximately 800 autofocus points
Body and operating concept very similar to the new Panasonic generation
Expected retail price around €5,900

There is also some talk about Leica introducing a new SL 100mm APO macro lens.

Posted in Leica SL3-P| Tagged Leica SL 100mm APO macro lens, Leica SL3-P| 64 Comments