Monthly Archives: January 2022

Leica UK statement on the ongoing global chip shortage

By LR admin | Published: January 31, 2022

Leica UK gave AP this statement regarding the ongoing global chip shortage:

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This is the Epson R-D1s digital rangefinder camera successor that was never released

By LR admin | Published: January 30, 2022

At an event in Japan, related to the recently found thirty brand new Epson R-D1s digital rangefinder cameras with Leica M-mount (pictured above, see eBay listings), Epson revealed for the first time their original design for a camera that was supposed to replace the Epson R-D1s but was never officially announced (the rendering includes also […]

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Leica M11 vs. Sony a1 vs. Sony a7R V comparison at ISO 12,500

By LR admin | Published: January 30, 2022

Another quick test by Onasj – Leica M11 vs. Sony a1 vs. Sony a7R V comparison at ISO 12,500: Leica M11, 50 APO, f/2, ISO 12500 Sony a1, 50 GM, f/2, ISO 12800 (scaled up to the same image size of 9,528 pixels wide in Photoshop 2021) Sony a7r4, 50 GM, f/2, ISO 12800 RAW […]

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Leica Picture of the Year 2021

By LR admin | Published: January 30, 2022

Leica Galleries International have launched the Leica Picture of the Year. The first designated photograph was taken by Ralph Gibson, winner of the Leica Hall of Fame Award 2021. The motif has been printed in a special, limited edition and is available exclusively through Leica Galleries. Additional information:

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Ernst Leitz Museum Wetzlar is presenting Thomas Hoepker

By LR admin | Published: January 30, 2022

Ernst Leitz Museum Wetzlar is presenting Thomas Hoepker – image maker, from April 1 to July 17, 2022:

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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk tonight: “The Leica M11, a closer look”

By LR admin | Published: January 29, 2022

Don’t miss the next Leica M11 talk live event tonight on YouTube: RED DOT FORUM CAMERA TALK LIVE with Josh Lehrer & David Farkas The Leica M11: A Closer Look Saturnsay, Jnauary 29, 2022, 8 pm EST “In a follow-up to our last Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts David Farkas and Josh Lehrer […]

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How to get a printed Leica M11 camera user manual for free (and other Leica camera manuals)

By LR admin | Published: January 29, 2022

You can download the Leica M11 manual online from Leica’s website. You can also order a printed version from this website. The same site also offers manuals for most of the latest  Leica camera models  (a serial number is required): Via overgaard.dk Leica M11 pre-order links: Americas Europe Asia Africa Adorama / B&H Amazon PopFlash […]

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What’s next for Leica?

By LR admin | Published: January 28, 2022

After the Leica M11 camera announcements, here is an updated list of rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous lists here):

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