Leica Rumors

SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance crowdfunding project is ending soon

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2026

The latest crowdfunding project by SPINN.DESIGN for a new ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance will end in less than 36 hours.

SPINN.DESIGN is a Germany-based company in Offenbach specializing in innovative, high-quality camera accessories for protecting photography gear. Rooted in German engineering and design heritage, the company positions itself as a long-time product designer and manufacturer focused on premium, precision-crafted solutions for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, emphasizing durability, comfort, and thoughtful functionality over mass-market alternatives. Their flagship products include the SWIFT-LOCK and CP/CP.02 camera-carrying systems, along with the CW.01 and ProWrapp series of self-adhesive, weatherproof, and shock-resistant protective gear wrappers for cameras and lenses.

You can use the coupon code SPINN-RUMORS on their website to get a discount.

Here are the other active photography-related Kickstarter crowdfunding projects (some are still available as late pledges).:

Posted in Leica Accessories| Tagged Kickstarter, SPINN.DESIGN| 10 Comments

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:

Posted in Leica Q3, Leica Q3 43, Leica Q3 Monochrom| Tagged Leica firmware| 2 Comments

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

Posted in Deals| Tagged 5DayDeal Photography Bundle| 45 Comments

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):

Posted in Leica D-Lux| Tagged Leica D-Lux 9| 11 Comments

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:

Posted in Leica S, Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Leica medium-format film camera system, Leica S mirrorless medium format camera| 37 Comments

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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Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Gpixel, Leica M12 with Gpixel sensor| 34 Comments

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.