Monthly Archives: September 2023

Blackmagic Design is rumored to announce a new L-mount cinema camera on September 14

Blackmagic Design is rumored to announce a new L-mount cinema camera on September 14 (previously rumored here). Here is what to expect:

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The latest DxO Optics Modules update supports the newest Leica L-mount lenses

DxO announced support for 1,528 new camera and lens combinations – the new modules are available across DxO’s full range of software: DxO PhotoLab (v5.14 and v6.9) DxO PureRAW (v3.5) DxO FilmPack (v6.14) DxO ViewPoint (v4.9) DxO NikCollection (v6.3) This month’s Optics Modules include the following for Leica L-mount lenses: Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | C (L-mount) Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL […]

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IDSWorks announced a new slimmed-down & cheaper “Lite” grip version for Leica M10 cameras

      IDSWorks announced a new slimmed-down and cheaper “Lite” grip version for Leica M10 cameras. The original M10 grip version is still available for sale. A new metallic gray color grip pad is also available for all IDSWorks products (to match all silver Leica cameras and the HODINKEE special editions): IDS Works already offers modular […]

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Leica starts glass lens production in Germany: Leica Eyecare

Leica has started glass lens production in Germany – check the Leica Eyecare website for additional information:

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Major new software updates from Topaz, Luminar, and ON1

The previously reported Topaz Labs Photo AI v2 is now officially released with many new models, including some entirely new enhancements, and many other improvements. Photo AI 2, the most substantial upgrade since the initial release. Photo AI 2 expands the product’s scope with Lighting/Color adjustments and significantly improves existing features like raw noise removal, sharpening, Autopilot, and Photoshop integration. You […]

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Leica at the 2023 Bild Expo in NYC

Here are a few pictures of the Leica booth at the 2023 Bild Expo that started yesterday in NYC (check also the B&H Bild Expo specials): Some more pictures of the “historical” exhibit at the 2023 Bild Expo:

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50 years Leica Portugal

Leica celebrates 50 years of their factory in Portugal:

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Rare Leica 0 series (1923) comes to auction on October 7th, 2023 in Wetzlar

A rare Leica 0 series camera from 1923 comes to auction on October 7th, 2023 in Wetzlar (by Wetzlar Camera Auctions):

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