Monthly Archives: February 2023

Leica has announced new pricing and camera options for the CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program

By LR admin | Published: February 16, 2023

Leica has announced new pricing and camera options for its CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program – see the full details at ReDotForum. Here are the latest upgrade options and pricing (now the M11, SL2-S, and Q2 Monochrom cameras are eligible):

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Leica Society International sent out a survey about the long-rumored Leica M camera with a built-in EVF

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2023

Leica Society International sent out a survey to its members about the long-rumored Leica M camera with a built-in EVF:

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The Leica Q/Q2 has no competition – the Zeiss ZX1 is now discontinued

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2023

The Leica Q/Q2 cameras no longer have any competition in the full-frame fixed lens segment – the Zeiss ZX1 is now discontinued: The 37.4MP $6,000 Zeiss ZX1 camera is now listed as discontinued at B&H and is no longer even listed at Adorama and Amazon. The Zeiss ZX1 was announced in October 2020 (see previous coverage). Zeiss has not announced any […]

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The new Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 SC/MC VM lens for Leica M-mount available for pre-order, could be delayed

By LR admin | Published: February 15, 2023

The Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 SC/MC VM lens for Leica M-mount was announced in January this year and it was supposed to start shipping on February 7th. Pre-orders in the US are already open at Adorama (coming soon at Amazon and B&H). I was told that some stores got the lens already in stock but were told to […]

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DJI released L-mount and M-mount lens units for the Ronin 4D

By LR admin | Published: February 14, 2023

DJI released the L-mount lens unit for the Ronin 4D stabilized movie camera. The DJI Ronin 4D was launched in 2021 and the L-mount additional was announced last year when DJI joined the L-mount alliance : Coming soon: flying Leicas (DJI joins the L-Mount Alliance) The DJI Ronin 4D L-Mount lens mount unit is also […]

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New on Kickstarter: camera sling bag by Clever Supply Co.

By LR admin | Published: February 13, 2023

  There is a new Camera Sling by Clever Supply Co. crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter that has already raised $63,390 by 2828 backers out of a $15,000 goal. 6l size, perfect for small-medium camera kits Easily adjustable & comfortable shoulder strap 2 included Clever SD Dividers for organizing your gear and carrying up to 8 […]

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Leicavit alternative: Akagivit winder for Leica M2 cameras

By LR admin | Published: February 12, 2023

New Leicavit alternative – this Akagivit winder for Leica M2 cameras comes in silver and black (sold) and is currently available for sale on eBay. Additional pictures:

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New: Oberwerth Louis M11 VFlex bag for Leica M cameras with attached Visoflex

By LR admin | Published: February 11, 2023

Oberwerth announced a new Louis M11 VFlex bag designed for SL or M cameras (M11) with an attached Leica Visoflex electronic viewfinder – you never have to dismount the Visiooflex again and the camera setup is always ready and available. Leica Rumors readers can get a matching leather title holder for free with code RUMORSVFLEX […]

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