Monthly Archives: November 2022

Results from the 41st Leitz Photographica Auction

The results from the 41 Leitz Photographica Auction are now available online (see previous coverage):

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New Xiaomi 13 smartphone with a Leica camera is expected to be announced on December 1st (update: delayed)

A new Xiaomi 13 smartphone with a 1-inch Leica camera is expected to be announced on December 1st: Update: the official announcement on December 1st was delayed because of the death of Jiang Zemin (former general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party).

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The new Profoto Connect Pro for Leica cameras is now shipping

The new Profoto Connect Pro for Leica cameras just started shipping in Europe. Check pricing and availability at: Adorama Amazon B&H Photo Foto Koch (DE) Calumet (DE) WEX (UK) Here are the Profoto Connect Pro main features:

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Cyber Monday photography deals: the big list

Cyber Monday deals by store: US: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | eBay | KEH | ServicePhoto | Paul’s DE: Calumet | Koch | Erhardt UK: WEX | CA: Camera Canada Leica related deals Vi Vante x LR bundle Free Leica M6 pin with every purchase from the LR store Save $460 with the Leica Q2 […]

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The latest software releases from Topaz, Skylum, ON1, and DxO

Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.0.10 with an improved AI Brush, bug fixes, and performance improvements. The Topaz Labs Balck Friday deals can be found here. Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.5.0 with four new extensions. ON1 released an update for Photo RAW 2023 version 17.0.2.13102 with new masking enhancements and added lens profiles. Additional information […]

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Armed robbery at Leica Store San Francisco, $178K worth of camera equipment stolen

There was an armed robbery at Leica Store San Francisco and $178K worth of camera equipment was stolen:

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Just released: IDS Works modular grip for Leica M film cameras

IDS Works (Initial Design Studio) out of Hong Kong released a new grip for Leica M film cameras (Leica M3, M2, M4, M6, M7, MP, MA). Several different purchase options are available – additional information is available here:

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Vi Vante Black Friday offers for Leica lovers

For this Black Friday and Cyber Monday there is a new Vi Vante x Leica Rumors Black Friday Bundle with savings of almost $200 compared to when purchasing the items individually. The bundle consists of: Vi Vante Matador Noir Leather Camera Strap ($265) Vi Vante Quick Release Pair ($25) Wooden Leica M3 or IIIf Camera […]

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