Monthly Archives: March 2021

Skylum Luminar version 4.3.3 released with support for Leica M10-R, S3, and SL2-S cameras

Skylum released Luminar update version 4.3.3 with bug fixes and added support for the following Leica cameras: Leica M10-R Leica S3 Leica SL2-S The full list of supported cameras can be found here. To update on macOS, click on Luminar 4 in the top menu bar and choose Check for updates. On Windows, click Help > […]

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The Leica CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program will also get more expensive on April 1st

In addition to the upcoming Leica price increase, Reddotforum reports that the CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program will also get more expensive on April 1st:

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New releases from Topaz, Adobe, Capture One and more

Topaz Labs released Sharpen AI version 3.0 with faster AI Engine and model improvements for large blur. Starting today through April 9, Sharpen AI is on sale for $59.99 ($20 off). The old Topaz Utility Bundle has been renamed to Image Quality Bundle and is also on sale for $199.99 – more than $150 in savings. The new Image […]

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Reminder: Leica price increase is coming to multiple countries on April 1st (not a joke)

Reminder: a new Leica price increase is coming to multiple countries on April 1st (not a joke – confirmed for USA, Russia and Germany, other countries could be impacted as well):

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Leica x 1854 Commission Series offers a £5000 grant

Leica x 1854 Commission Series offers £5000 grant

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Jony Ive & Marc Newson designed Leica prototype camera listed at the 38th Leitz Photographica Auction

The 38th Leitz Photographica Auction (previously reported here) will take place on June 12, 2021, in Vienna and as usual, will have several interesting items, including a Jony Ive & Marc Newson designed Leica prototype camera (this was the base for the Leica M 240 RED camera that sold for $1.8 million, the Leica museum has another prototype):

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Capture One released new Nordic style packs

Capture One released two new “Nordic light” style packs inspired by the aesthetics of the far north: “Get crisp, bright looks for the fresh season with the Nordic Lifestyle Style Pack or add new color-grading possibilities with the Nordic Editorial Style Pack. Each Pack includes two elegant Styles in three contrast variations, so you can find […]

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The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR and ULTRON 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM lenses for Leica M-mount are now shipping

The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM and ULTRON Vintage Line 35mm f/2 Aspherical Type II VM lenses are now shipping (as previously reported) and are already in stock at some retailers: Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens: US: PopFlash | B&H Photo EU: Jo Geier Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 35mm f/2 Aspherical Type […]

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