Exclusive Luminar coupon code for an additional 20% off on top of the ongoing sale


Our sponsor, Luminar, provided me with the exclusive coupon code RUMORS20NEO for an additional 20% off on top of the ongoing Summer sale. The code is valid until June 30. Additional information on the Skylum Luminar Neo Summer Sale can be found here:

Skylum Luminar Neo Summer Sale: up to 70% off

Information on the latest Luminar Neo release is available here:

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The Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 full frame ultra-thin pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now on sale



The Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 full frame ultra-thin pancake lens for Leica M-mount is currently on sale:


The current Brightin Star lens sale (available also on Amazon and B&H Photo), where you can get up to 20% off select lenses, ends in two days (June 29).

Worldwide shipping is available when you purchase from the Brightin Star online store – use coupon code RUMORS for a discount.


Check also their lenses for L-mount. The latest Brightin Star lens releases are available here. Previous coverage of the Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 lens can be found here:

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AKuser accessories for Leica cameras


AKuser is a new boutique Chinese brand that offers premium precision-crafted accessories for Leica and other cameras (you can use the coupon code “leica” for a discount). They currently offer 17 different products, including:

  • Shutter Buttons
  • Hot Shoe Covers
  • Thumb Grips
  • Camera Straps
  • Camera bags
  • Lucky Coin – a small metallic accessory described as “metallic romance for your camera,” designed for fingertip or camera use: “A camera-inspired brass fidget coin for your pocket. Lucky Coin turns vintage camera controls into a solid brass tactile object you can click, spin, carry, and enjoy every day.”

Here are some of the AKuser  products:

More pictures:

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

  

Oberwerth has launched a new Everready case designed specifically for the Leica D-Lux 8 camera.

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

Oberwerth already has two other cases for Leica D-Lux 8 cameras:

Additional information:

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What’s next for Leica? (June 2026 update)


After the Leica SL and Metal Gray announcements, here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):

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New firmware updates released for the Leica SL3, SL3-S (4.2.0), and Leica SL3-P (4.2.1) cameras


Leica released new firmware updates for the Leica SL3, SL3-S, and Leica SL3-P cameras:

  • Leica SL3 firmware update version 4.2.0
  • Leica SL3-S firmware update version 4.2.0
  • Leica SL3-P firmware update version 4.2.1

Here’s what’s new:

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Leica introduced new SL3-P lens kit/bundle savings in the US



As previously reported, today Leica introduced new SL3-P lens kit/bundle savings in the US:

“The Leica SL3-P is available in three bespoke kits: in combination with a 28–70 mm lens for maximum mobility, with a 24–70 mm lens, or with 24–70 mm and 70–200 mm lenses for a particularly wide range of focal length. Each kit offers a unique starting point for embarking on your journey with the Leica SL-System, tailored to your photographic needs.”


In the US, the new SL3-P lens kit/bundle savings can be found at:


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