Monthly Archives: December 2018

New Leica CL “Street Kit” announced

Today, Leica Camera announced the Leica CL “Street Kit” that includes the CL camera, a Summicron-TL 23 mm f/2 ASPH, black leather carrying strap and a second battery. The Leica CL ‘Street Kit’ is available today at Leica stores, boutiques and dealers for $4,195: US Worldwide Adorama B&H PopFlash Leica Store Soho Leica Store Miami Leica […]

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Wetzlar Camera Auctions launched

Lars Netopil Classic Cameras (Wetzlar) and Jo Geier Mint&Rare (Vienna) will have a joined project starting in 2019, conducting specialized classic camera auctions in Wetzlar, Germany. The company’s name is Wetzlar Camera Auctions and their website is www.wetzlarcameraauctions.com.

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Adobe Lightroom alternative announced – Skylum Luminar 3 with libraries

Today Skylum announced a major upgrade to their Luminar photo editing software that includes the ability to organize and edit an image library similar to Adobe Lightroom. The official Luminar 3 release will be on December 18th but pre-orders are already open. If you need a coupon code for $10 off, use LEICARUMORS (visit also PhotoRumors for detailed pricing […]

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The WestLicht Photographica Auction is being renamed as the Leitz Photographica Auction

The 33rd WestLicht Camera Auctioachieves top prices and brings some surprising news: the WestLicht Photographica Auction is being renamed as the Leitz Photographica Auction. The 33rd WestLicht Photographica Auction was held in Vienna last weekend. As the auction opened, Matthias Harsch, Chairman of the Executive Board of Leica Camera AG, and Alexander Sedlak, Managing Director […]

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The 2019 Photokina show is canceled

The 2019 Photokina show is now officially canceled and the 2020 Photokina dates were announced: May 27-30, 2020. The full press release can be found here. Via PhotoRumors

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Leica CL camera + Elmarit 18mm lens starter bundle now $895 off

  Leica Camera USA started a new holiday promotion where you can get the Leica CL camera + 18mm Elmarit lens combo in black for $895 off (the CL is $2,795, the 18mm Elmarit is $1,295 when bought separately, the promo bundle is $3,195). Visit one of our sponsors for more details: Adorama B&H PopFlash Leica […]

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Leica T, TL and TL2 dynamic range and sensor measurements test results published online

Photonstophotos published their dynamic range and sensor measurements test results for the Leica T, TL, and TL2 mirrorless cameras (click for larger view). Here are some comparisons of the Leica CL ($2,795) and Leica TL2 ($2,195) with the Fuji X-T3 ($1,499), Sony 6500 ($1,098) and Canon M6 ($479.99) cameras:

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New: 7Artsisans 50mm f/1.1 gold limited edition lens (for Leica M-mount)

7Artsisans has a new 50mm f/1.1 gold limited edition lens for Leica M-mount:

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