Leica Rumors

DxO released modules for some old Leica C-Lux/V-Lux compact cameras

By LR admin | Published: November 3, 2026

DxO released 472 additional modules, including modules for some old Leica compact cameras:

The full list of newly added modules is available here.

You can get 15% off DxO products with code RUMORS (for new customers only).

Updated Leica M12 camera rumors

By LR admin | Published: November 3, 2026

Here is an updated list of rumors about the Leica M12 camera:

The Leica M12 will use the same 60MP sensor and processor/engine as the M11, not the Chinese-made Gpixel sensor reported earlier
Better dynamic range and different color rendering (M9 CCD sensor simulation?)
No IBIS
New settings menu
No base plate
The camera is reportedly already in production
The official announcement is rumored for early 2027 (maybe even in December?)
The Leica M12 will have a larger rear screen
The buttons will be on the right side instead of the left, similar to the Leica SL3-P and Leica Q3 – the layout may look like this:

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

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Now available: DJ-Optical Ultra Slim 35mm f/3.5 MC pancake rangefinder-coupled lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 2, 2026

The DJ-Optical Ultra Slim 35mm f/3.5 MC pancake rangefinder-coupled lens for Leica M-mount is now listed for sale on eBay (previously reported here). The lens features an ultra-slim design with the barrel protruding only about 15mm when mounted.

Here are the technical details:

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Leica BOX prototype, Leica R6 owned by Sebastião Salgado at the next 49 Leitz Photographica Auction

By LR admin | Published: November 2, 2026

Leica BOX prototype, a Leica R6 owned by photography icon Sebastião Salgado, and outstanding lenses in the spotlight

The auction house Leitz Photographica Auction is staging the 49th edition of its namesake event dedicated to historically significant cameras and vintage photographic equipment. Among the highlights of the auction, which will take place on 28 November at Leica World in Wetzlar, are an exceptionally rare Leica BOX camera from the 1950s, a Leica R6 owned by Magnum photographer Sebastião Salgado (1944–2025), and a re-edition of the Elcan 66 mm f/2. In addition, an exhibition celebrating 60 years of Leica Noctilux will open at Leica World during the auction weekend.

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Leica digest #256

By LR admin | Published: November 1, 2026

→ Two weeks ago, Godox released firmware update v1.18 for the iT32 flash (additional information), improving compatibility with the Leica M11 camera. Last week, Godox updated the firmware on the X5L wireless flash trigger for Leica and iT30ProL compact TTL flashes, and they’re now compatible with the Leica M11. You can find all Godox products for Leica here.

→ Godox also released a new compact iM10 mini flash with a universal, single-contact hot shoe for $25 (currently in stock at B&H Photo and Amazon). Additional information is available here.

→ The previously reported Sirui Swift 20mm f/2.4 and 40mm f/2.2 autofocus full-frame prime lenses for Leica L mounts are now available for pre-order at Amazon and the official Sirui store for $149 (use code RUMORS for 5% off).

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The Rock n Roll Milano backpack gets two siblings in brown and taupe (coupon code included)

By LR admin | Published: November 1, 2026

In addition to the Milano Incognito in Black, Brown, and Taupe, Rock n Roll launched new Milano backpacks in brown and taupe. Here is the full Milano line:

Leica Rumors readers get 15% off at rocknrollstraps.com with the code RUMORS15.

Additional information:

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