Frankencamera has published the detailed steps on how to convert an old Leica M3 into a digital camera. One of the options is to use a Sony NEX-5 sensor (APS-C), the second choice is a Sony a7 sensor (full-frame). Frankencamera also provides/sells all the necessary steps and 3D designs you will need to complete this project.
The Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI sale is ending today. You can get an additional 15% off with the promo code RUMORS15 (coupon code valid for all Topaz products). The Skylum Luminar 4 Easter discount is also ending tomorrow. You can get an additional $10 off with coupon code PHOTORUMORS (a total of $25 in discounts). Ending on April […]
7Artisans is now advertising that their new 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount will be coming soon. 7artisans already has 4 different lenses for Leica M-mount: 7artisans 28mm f/1.4 7artisans 35mm f/2 7artisans 50mm f/1.1 7artisans 75mm f/1.25 TTArtisan already had their 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M for a while (7artisans and TTartisans are two […]
This video demonstrates the various shutter sounds from the Leica M9, M240, and M10 cameras:
There will be another Red Dot Camera Talk tonight about the Leica SL system with live Q&A:
Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI v4.5.0 Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 4.5.0 that lets you upscale photos up to 600%. The new version is on sale until Monday and you can get an additional 15% off with code RUMORS15 (coupon code valid for all Topaz products). This update includes a refreshed interface for a more […]
I received a confirmation that the new TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount will be available in a few weeks. Here are the first official pictures of the new lens: Update: TTartisan lenses are available for sale at the PhotoRumors Online Store with free international shipping.
The first new Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens with revised Triplet optical design is available also for Leica M and L mounts. The new lens can be purchased at B&H Photo and at meyer-optik-goerlitz.com. Additional information including specifications and sample photos can be found here. Meyer Optik Görlitz was supposed to announce six new lenses at the 2020 […]
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