Many Voigtlander lenses for Leica M-mount are now on sale

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2026


Many Voigtlander lenses for M-mount are now on sale at B&H Photo:



The ZEISS Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM lens for M-mount is also now $182 off:

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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).:

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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:

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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

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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.

Leica D-Lux 8 ($1,915) is currently more expensive than the new Lumix L10 ($1,497).

The current Leica D-Lux 8 model was based on the D-Lux 7 with some minor upgrades (some features were even removed):

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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:

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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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