Leica partners with Gpixel for the development of the next-generation camera sensors


I already reported that Leica is again developing its own camera sensor for the next-generation camera, like the Leica M12:

Leica is developing its own camera sensor again (most likely for the Leica M12 camera)

Today, Leica announced a new partnership with the Chinese sensor manufacturer Gpixel to develop next-generation camera sensors. The collaboration focuses on co-developing new sensors specifically tailored for Leica’s future mirrorless and rangefinder systems, promising significant leaps in dynamic range, readout speed, color science, and low-light capabilities while maintaining the legendary Leica image signature. Here are the details:

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Leica digest #228


→ Light Lens Lab has restocked many of their sold-out, best-selling lenses.


→ Sigma “Noctilux” coming for L-mount? Sigma is rumored to release a new 65mm ultra-fast (faster than f/1.2) autofocus lens in September.


→ New Panasonic Lumix 40mm f/2 S full-frame lens rumored to be announced next week.



Viltrox will announce several new L-mount products.


New workshops announced at Leica Store Miami.


→ The 35mm shootout. Zeiss Distagon ZM vs. Voigtlander ASPH Vintage Type II.

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Rare Leica finds at Leica Store Lisse


Leica Store Lisse (see previous coverage), located in the shopping center of Lisse, Netherlands (Kapelstraat 3), and owned by Foto Henny Hoogeveen, is an official Leica dealer that has been serving photographers for over 55 years. Billed as “a mecca for the true Leica enthusiast,” it draws customers from across the country and is renowned for its museum-like store concept, often described as a “monument to photography in marble”. The store is especially known for housing one of the largest collections of unique Leica museum pieces, rare special-edition cameras and lenses, prototypes, and hard-to-find collectibles, many of which are offered through their active eBay presence – they even have the giant Leica sculptures listed on eBay (more info):


Alongside the latest Leica models, the store also sells pre-owned equipment, accessories, and products from brands such as Rollei, Hasselblad, and Gibellini. Leica Store Lisse also hosts regular lectures, training, and workshops for photographers. Leica Store Lisse has been a sponsor of LeicaRumors for many years.

Here is some of the Leica gear they have for sale from their Facebook feed and Instagram account (check out their latest listings on eBay):

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New: Topaz Labs 30% off sale, including Topaz Studio, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Video




Topaz Labs started a new 30% off sale through May 14th on their most popular products, including Topaz Studio, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Video:

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The Leica M EV1 camera won a 2026 TIPA photo and imaging award




The Leica M EV1 camera won the 2026 TIPA photo and imaging award as the “Best Rangefinder-Style Camera” (the full list of the 2026 TIPA awards can be found here):

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Freefly joined the L-Mount Alliance


Freefly, the US-based maker of professional drones, MoVI gimbals, and high-speed cinema cameras such as the Ember S5K (capable of 5K/600 fps on Super 35 sensors), officially joined the L-Mount Alliance today, becoming its 11th member since the consortium’s founding in 2018 by Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma (now also including DJI, Blackmagic Design, Samyang, Sirui, Viltrox, and others). The partnership will enable Freefly to integrate the compact, electronically advanced L-Mount into future cameras and aerial systems, granting full cross-compatibility with the alliance’s 20+ cameras and 134+ lenses.

Additional information is available here:

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Leica announced new Noctivid compact binoculars and updated Monovid

Leica announced new Noctivid compact binoculars and updated Monovid – see the details at Reddotforum.

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