Leica-branded porcelain espresso cups are now available for sale at:
Additional information:
I received a cryptic message that a new Leica Q3 43 Monochrom camera will be announced within the next 12 months. I cannot confirm these rumors for now, but I’m curious what readers think about such a camera. Here is a poll: “Would you buy a Leica Q3 43 Monochrom camera?”
I cannot confirm if this information is accurate, but I was told that this is the recent Leica sales breakdown by camera systems:
I believe I was under NDA years ago when I first saw the first Leica Q camera, and I instantly knew it would be a success. The SL system is less popular today because there are so many other alternatives available today.
Last year, the second Leica store in India was opened in Bandra, Mumbai. The first Leica store is in the capital, New Delhi, and with Mumbai being the country’s creative and media hub, Bandra felt like a natural next step. Here are the addresses of the two Leica stores with some additional pictures:
Oberwerth announced a new Backpack Pure and a new Sling Bag Small.
The new Backpack Pure comes with one or two zippers and offers something different: it is more like a hybrid backpack for business trips, with a removable photo insert that turns it into a full-fledged Cordura® camera bag with a waterproof zipper.
Early-Bird-Offer for LeicaRumors readers: Receive 15% off the Oberwerth Backpack Pure using the exclusive code LRPURE. The offer is valid until February 13.
Here is some additional information on the two new camera bags:
→ Owlkrown released a new Monochrome leather strap (you can use code OKVALENTINE26 for 15% off sidewide).
→ Mr. Ding is plans to re-optimize their Noxlux 50mm f/1.1 lens for M-mount, with further upgrades to the coating, glass material, and appearance. Pictured above are reprints of the new lens prototype. Previous coverage of M-mount lenses by Mr. Ding can be found here.
→ After a successful Kickstarter project in 2023, Clever Supply is back with a new version of the same bag. Additional informtion is available here.
→ Xiaomi has officially confirmed the arrival of the new 17 Ultra Leica Edition smartphone to the global/international markets. In the US, Xiaomi phones are sold at Amazon.
→ The 2025 CIPA numbers are out: compacts up 30% in units and 49% in shipped value.
