Pre-orders open for the Kamerakraft LMGRIP grip for Leica M film cameras


Kamerakraft has opened pre-orders for their LMGRIP grip for Leica M film cameras. The next batch will be 160 pieces and will be available in all finishes this time: regular black and silver, gloss black paint, and walnut or matte black handles.

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Leica digest #242


→ The new Peak Design modular field L-bracket system for Leica Q3 cameras has already raised almost $500k on Kickstarter (additional information).


→ The Atomos Ninja TX GO 5.2″ HDMI Wi-Fi-enabled camera monitor/recorder is now $240 off.


→ The Leica SL3 Reporter camera comes with a free Leica M-L adapter ($480 value) and a complimentary Capture One trial – here are the details.


→ Not impressed with the packaging of the new batch of Leica M9 batteries (Made in China). Leica recently started selling brand new batteries for Leica M9, M240, and M10 cameras.

→ 7Artisans will announce a new AF 10mm f/2.5 full-frame fisheye lens for L-mount (additional information).

→ This new Chuzhao M3 fixed-lens compact digital camera was recently released in China and is now available on Amazon for $69 (Chuzhao cameras are also sold on Amazon and AliExpress).


→ Godox launched a new Lux Junior II retro camera flash (additional information).


Voigtlander 50mm f/1.2 Nokton II lens review: tested on Leica M11 & Nikon Zf.

Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Show us your Leica kit.

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This Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH “Leica M for (RED)” lens prototype designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson will be part of the next Wetzlar Camera Auctions



The next Wetzlar Camera Auctions, taking place on October 10th, 2026, in Wetzlar, will feature a very special item: a Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH “Leica M for (RED)” lens prototype designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson:

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Clever Supply straps, bags, and accessories for Leica cameras

Check out the latest camera straps, bags, and accessories for Leica cameras from Clever Supply:

Clever Supply products are also sold at B&H Photo.

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Aftershoot up to 40% off sale (discount code included)


For a limited window, every Aftershoot annual plan is discounted when you use the coupon code SEASON26 on this page. There are two ways to save:

  • 20% off all annual plans
  • 40% off a complete annual plan (Cull + Edit + Retouch)

This offer will end on Friday, July 31.

Here is what’s coming next in Aftershoot

Aftershoot: “The Workflow is Now Complete” and “AI that works for you, not against you”

Via PhotoRumors

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New: Oberwerth Everready Case for Leica Q3 cameras (discount code included)


Oberwerth launched a new Everready Case for Leica Q3 cameras:


⇒ Use the coupon code RUMORS for a discount by using this link

See also the Oberwerth Everready case for the Leica D-Lux 8 camera:

New: Oberwerth Everready case for the Leica D-Lux 8 camera

Additional informtion on the new Oberwerth Everready Case for Leica Q3 cameras (coming also to B&H Photo soon):

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A new limited-edition Lailens LTM 50mm f/1.1 KP lens for M-mount released in Japan




A new limited-edition Lailens LTM 50mm f/1.1 KP lens for M-mount (with rangefinder coupling) was released in Japan. The new lens pays homage to the famous Kino Plasmast 5cm f/1.5 from pre-war Germany.

  • 15 aperture blades
  • Minimum focusing distance of 0.5 meters
  • 52mm filter size
  • Available in black and silver
  • Limited edition of 70 units worldwide
  • Priced at 138,800 yen


Lailens has already announced two lenses for Leica M-mount:

New Lailens 50mm f/1.1 (M-mount) and 35mm f/1.9 (L39 mount) lenses from China

Additional information:

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