Monthly Archives: October 2022

New Leica and Panasonic L-mount offers in Germany

There are some new L-mount offers from Leica and Panasonic in Germany – see the details at: Meister Camera Calumet Photo Foto Koch Foto Erhardt

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The 2022 5DayDeal Photography Bundle is ending today

The new 2022 5DayDeal Photography Bundle is ending today – as with previous years, you will get a package of different photography tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available and a portion of the sales will go to charities: Main bundle: $2,200 (discounted 95% or $2,100) pay only $98 Pro bundle: $1,400 (discounted 97% or […]

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Updated Leica M6 camera reissue details: Leica MP in a Leica M6 body

Here are some additional details on the upcoming Leica M6 film camera reissue Leitz M6 Classic film camera reissue Black color, not black paint as initially reported (there will be no silver option) Leica MP camera in a Leica M6 housing Lightmeter of the Leica MP (3 LEDs and not 2 like the M6 Classic) […]

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New Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 “Steel Rim” lens reissue rumored to be announced next week with the M6 camera

I have been talking about a new Leica M 35mm “Heritage” lens for a while and I think a new Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 Steel Rim lens will be finally announced next week together with the Leica M6 camera. This vintage lens reissue will be slightly different from the original body and will be […]

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Leica to announce a new 21mm f/2 APO lens for the SL system (Leica APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH)

A few days ago I reported about the Leica SL event with Olaf Wolf & Alexandre Simoes that took place at Foto Koch in Germany on October 10th. At the end of the presentation, at the 1:09:47 mark, the Leica rep confirmed that a new Leica APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH lens: I was told that […]

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Coming in November: new Voigtlander NOKTON Vintage Line 35mm f/1.5 Type II VM lens for Leica M mount

Cosina is rumored to announce a new Voigtlander NOKTON Vintage Line 35mm f/1.5 Type II VM lens for Leica M mount next month (November). The new lens will be available in two colors (black and silver). Previous coverage of the Voigtlander VM lenses can be found here:

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The Leica M6 film camera reissue will be announced on October 20 with a price tag of around €4,800 #filmisnotdead

The Leica M6 film camera reissue will be officially announced on October 20 (as expected) with a price tag of around €4,800 (priced lower than the Leica MP as already reported). Here is the M6 rumors recap: Leitz M6 Classic film camera reissue Price: €4,800 Limited edition of probably 500 pieces Announcement on October 20 “Leitz” red […]

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Wetzlar Camera Auctions #4 results now available online: 1954 Leica M square format prototype camera sold for €687,500

The results of Wetzlar Camera Auctions #4 are now available online:

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