Leica Q3/Q3M/Q343 firmware update version 4.1 released

By LR admin | Published: May 13, 2026


Leica released new firmware updates (version 4.1) for the Q3/Q3M/Q343 cameras:

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The new 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” is now available

By LR admin | Published: May 12, 2026


The new 2026 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” is now available. As in previous years, you will get a package of photography tools at a drastically reduced price ($1,500+ in value for $78) and lifetime access to all class recordings. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charities.

  • Lifetime access to all class recordings
  • Exclusive extras and bonuses
  • $1,500+ in retail value for just $78
  • Part of every purchase goes to charity


Via NikonRumors

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Panasonic announced a new L10 camera today, is the Leica D-Lux 9 coming next?

By LR admin | Published: May 12, 2026

I already reported that for the 25th anniversary of LUMIX, Panasonic will announce a replacement for the popular LX100 camera. Today, the company announced the new Lumix L10 camera (pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt).

I think this is a clear sign that a new Leica D-Lux 9 will be released in the next 1-2 years.

The current Leica D-Lux 8 model was based on the D-Lux 7 with some minor upgrades (some features were even removed):

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Rumors: Leica killed the development of a new mirrorless medium format camera

By LR admin | Published: May 11, 2026


Several people familiar with Leica’s internal organization are aware that medium-format R&D activities were significantly reduced and that personnel from the S development division were progressively reassigned to SL- and M-related projects. The dedicated medium format development structure itself appears to have been dissolved. This may have to do with the latest rumors about Blackstone trying to sell its share in Leica – they are trying to get the finances to look good for a potential buyer:

Report: Blackstone could sell control of Leica Camera in €1 billion deal

Here are the previously reported rumors about a new Leica medium format mirrorless camera:

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Additional information on Gpixel – the Chinese company Leica has chosen for its next-generation sensors

By LR admin | Published: May 11, 2026


Here is some additional informtion on Gpixel (Chinese name: 长光辰芯 / Changguang Chenxin), the Changchun-based Chinese CMOS image sensor specialist that Leica has chosen for its next-generation sensors:
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Leica digest #231

By LR admin | Published: May 10, 2026


→ The Leica SL2 camera is now selling for $4,806 on Amazon.


→ Memory card and storage prices, including SD/microSD, CFexpress, and SSDs, are rising sharply in 2026 primarily due to an AI-driven surge in NAND flash demand that has outstripped supply, for example: Lexar, LaCie, OWC, and ProGrade.

  
→ WANDRD camera bags sale (20%-40% off).


→ The “I’m Back Roll” digital back sensor for film cameras has now raised over $1,041,00 on Kickstarter. Additional information on this project can be found here.


→ Topaz May update is now available with a new 50% off flash sale (additional information).


→ The new 2026 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” giveaway is now live.

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Online bidding for the Tamarkin Spring Rare Camera Auction is now open

By LR admin | Published: May 10, 2026

The next Tamarkin Spring Rare  Auction will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Online bidding is now open. The auction catalog is available here (PDF version). Here are some of the Leica items offered in the auction:

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