Monthly Archives: May 2023

A reader created the Leica MPi: a Leica M2 camera with a Raspberry Pi-powered digital sensor

Michael Suguitan sent me a message about his Leica MPi camera – a Leica M2 with a Raspberry Pi-powered digital sensor: “I created a homebrewed digital back for my Leica M2 using a Raspberry Pi Zero, dubbed the Leica MPi. Compared to prior similar works using film cameras as housings, my implementation preserves the key […]

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The new Leica M11 Monochrom camera is now in stock

The new Leica M11 Monochrom camera is now in stock at: Adorama Classic Connection Calumet WEX Leica M11 Monochrom camera reviews

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What’s next for Leica? (updated rumors recap)

Here is an updated list and a recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous reports here):

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Leica digest #117

→ Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.3.3 with a new Sharpen Strong model, a new face selection option, and several bug fixes. Here are the changes since version 1.3.2. Additional information is available here. → The new ON1 Photo RAW 2023.5 is coming in June and will include the new Resize AI with Face Recovery, new […]

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Oberwerth bags for Leica SL cameras (10% coupon code included)

Oberwerth is offering another exclusive coupon code for Leica Rumors readers – get 10% off Oberwerth SL bags with code RUMORSSL2:

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More leaked pictures of the Leica Q3 camera

The latest leaked pictures of the Leica Q3 camera confirmed the specifications I have been reporting for months now (tilt screen, wireless charging, etc). Clearly, the first Leica Q3 picture I reported last year and the Q3 pictures I posted last week were also 100% legit:   Here are the latest/rumored Leica Q3 camera specifications:

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Another Zeiss lens for Leica M-mount reaches end of life (Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM)

The Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 85mm f/4 ZM lens is now discontinued in Japan (production completed). The lens is also listed as discontinued at B&H Photo: Currently, there are 18 different Zeiss ZM lenses in stock at Adorama and B&H Photo (some of them are just different finishes of the same model).  

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