Why didn’t I think of that first? There is a new Leica M10/M10-P screen cover accessory, sold by PPPcameras in the UK (additional information), that blocks the LCD screen of a regular M10/M10-P camera and makes it look like the M10-D model (no LCD screen, only the battery status on the LCD screen is visible):
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After my report yesterday, Leica Camera issued an official warning about the fraudulent websites offering significant discounts on Leica products (click for bigger view):
Here is the full text that can also be found at the official leicacamerausa.com page:
There are several fake Leica websites that offer significant discounts on Leica gear. The websites are designed to resemble the original/official website, but upon examining the details, such as domain registration and hosting, you will quickly realize that these are all fake websites created to collect credit card information. I will not link to the actual websites, but you can see the URLs in the screenshots below – I am sure there are more out there (click for larger view):
I even noticed the scammers are advertising the fake sites on social media – here are a few screenshots I took just this morning:
After a decade, the Leica Q finally got some real competition – today, Sony officially announced a new RX1R III full-frame, fixed-lens camera. Here are the basic Sony RX1R III specifications:
Here is a specifications comparison between the Leica Q3 and the Sony RX1R III cameras:
AkaraLabs released a new Leica SL2 “SlimSkin” camera case. Two different versions are available: “Standard” and “Tripod Mount“. The new case is 100% compatible with the AkaraLabs camera base protectors. Here are the details:
We already had a price increase in the US (and Canada) based on the first round of tariffs, and now the Trump administration is threatening a new 30% tariff on goods from the EU, effective August 1: BBC | Reuters.
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→ 2025 Leica Oskar Barnack Award shortlist finalized (additional informtion).
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→ First look at Leica MONOPAN 50 black-and-white film and the Leica darkroom in Wetzlar.
→ Xiaomi denies rumours of ending partnership with Leica and releases Leica Xiaomi Mi 15 Ultra “100 years of Leica” limited edition set:
New Leica Xiaomi Mi 15 Ultra “100 years of Leica” limited edition set announced: pic.twitter.com/VuDOyQU4Jt
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