Monthly Archives: May 2024

Leica M12 camera mockups/leaks

The above two mockups/leaks show some of the previously reported Leica M12 camera rumors: The ISO dial on the top left could be completely removed (first picture). A new dial could be introduced behind the shutter button that can be controlled with the thumb (first picture). The Leica M12 will be 3mm smaller compared to […]

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Leica digest #149

→ Panasonic is rumored to announce a new Lumix L-mount camera on May 22. → 15% off Think Tank Retrospective Travel series of cameras bags. → New: Photography Lighting Cheat Sheets by PictureCorrect (80% off during the launch sale until May 31). → You can get 15% off LensRentals with promo code RUMORS15. → The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K […]

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Leica M11-D camera announcement delayed until June

As I already suspected in my previous post, the Leica M11-D camera (model 2221) announcement is delayed until June. It is interesting to mention that all the camera pictures, diagrams, schematics, user manual, and other documents are still not available for download on the FCC website – they should have been all available on May […]

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Peter Webber to make a film about the Leica Freedom Train

Peter Webber will make a film about the Leica Freedom Train:

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New Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art lens for Leica L-mount announced

The previously rumored Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art lens for Leica L mount is now officially announced: Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H Photo | WEX | Foto Erhardt (soon at Amazon) Sample photos Product page Press release First impressions Review Related videos and additional information:

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New Leica camera model 2221 (M11-D) announcement tomorrow?

The new Leica digital camera model 2221 should be officially announced tomorrow according to the embargo date of May 16, 2024 (unless there is a delay, which is highly possible): I believe model 2221 is the rumored Leica M11-D camera, but I am not sure if it will be black paint. Here are the Leica […]

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Leica Q3 firmware update version 2.0.3 released

Leica released firmware update version 2.0.3 for the Q3 camera. I could not find a list of changes, so I assume the new update contains only bug fixes. The Leica Q3 camera is still hard to get – check availability at: Americas Europe Asia Adorama|B&H|Amazon Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Leica Store Lisse Red […]

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Here are the different viewfinder options Leica is considering for the next generation of M cameras (Leica M12?)

    I received some additional information based on my previous post for the next generation of Leica M cameras (Leica M12?) – here are the different viewfinder options Leica is considering for the next generation of M cameras:

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