Leica has registered a new battery BP-SCL7 with the Russian government authorities – possibly for a new, not yet announced, camera (Leica M11?): Update – the new Leica BP-SCL7 battery is now registered also in Korea: What’s next for Leica? Via Nokishita
After the latest new-product announcements, here is an updated list of rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous lists here):
Check out the upcoming Leica auctions: Leitz Photographica Auction (June 12) Catawiki (ongoing) Wetzlar Camera Auctions (October 9) Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions (coming soon)
Two new image noise removal solutions were released: Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.1 – here is what’s new: New Severe Noise AI model – tackle photos suffering from excessive noise due to very high ISO settings and low light conditions Improved Comparison View – Select which AI models are displayed to quickly choose […]
A “chargrilled” fire-damaged Leica M4 camera with a Summicron 50mm lens sold for £1,200 ($1,670) at a recent auction in the UK (the final price with fees was £1,488 0r $2,070). The camera belonged to photographer Jonathan Bloom and got damaged in a house fire:
Update – Kamerakraft grips are currently out of stock, but you can check the latest IDS Works modular grips for different Leica models. This is your last chance to order the Kamerakraft grip for Leica M film cameras at the Leica Rumors Online Store – the brown walnut option is already sold out and out of stock. […]
There are multiple reports/rumors online that the partnership between Huawei and Leica has ended and Leica is currently looking for a new smartphone partner (Xiaomi/Honor/Sharp?):
