Monthly Archives: April 2022

New: MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm f/1.3 lens for Leica M-mount by Mr. Miyazaki

There is a new MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm f/1.3 lens for Leica M-mount from Miyazaki San (priced around $900) – here are the Google translated details:

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Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2022 jury and nominator announcement

Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2022 Leica Camera is once again presenting the renowned Leica Oskar Barnack Award. With the announcement of the jury, the selection process for the photography award moves into its final phase. This year, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA) enters into its 42nd edition. Based on the submissions made by nominators […]

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Sharpen AI v4.1, DeNoise AI version v3.6, Luminar AI v1.5.2, and Luminar Neo v1.0.4 released

Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 4.1 released with improved auto-select mask models, streamlined batch model downloads, and other performance enhancements (use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off). Topaz Labs DeNoise AI version 3.6 released with an updated RAW model, refreshed file saving experience, and stability improvements to bring you even better noise reduction (use coupon […]

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Red Dot Forum camera talk: Leica lingo

In this episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts David Farkas and Josh Lehrer are breaking down common (and not so common) Leica lingo. From Summilux and Super-Elmar to Messsucher and Visoflex, they’ll offer up clear and concise meanings behind Leica camera and lens terminology:

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Not an April’s fool: all prices reduced in the Leica Rumors Online Store

For a limited time, all prices at the Leica Rumors Online Store have been reduced: The LR online store is moving to eBay and Etsy

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for March 2022

         These are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for March 2022:

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Do you remember the Leica Toom camera?

From Meister Camera on Facebook: Dear Leica friends, Today we would like to introduce you to a forgotten collector’s piece, LEICA TOOM! Not only BUHAUS stands for qualified vurniture, but also TOOM has gained a great reputation in recent years. But it was not the building market that stood at the naming ceremony of this […]

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