Monthly Archives: July 2025

Beware of scam: multiple fake Leica websites offer significant discounts

There are several fake Leica websites that offer significant discounts on Leica gear. The websites are designed to resemble the original/official website, but upon examining the details, such as domain registration and hosting, you will quickly realize that these are all fake websites created to collect credit card information. I will not link to the […]

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Finally, a real Leica Q3 competition: Sony announced a new RX1R III camera

After a decade, the Leica Q finally got some real competition – today, Sony officially announced a new RX1R III full-frame, fixed-lens camera. Here are the basic Sony RX1R III specifications: 61MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI Sensor ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 Lens BIONZ XR & AI Processing Unit 693-Point PDAF & Real-Time Tracking AF […]

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AkaraLabs released a new Leica SL2 “SlimSkin” camera case

AkaraLabs released a new Leica SL2 “SlimSkin” camera case. Two different versions are available: “Standard” and “Tripod Mount“. The new case is 100% compatible with the AkaraLabs camera base protectors. Here are the details:

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Another Leica price increase coming? Trump threatens a new 30% tariff on goods from the EU effective August 1…

We already had a price increase in the US (and Canada) based on the first round of tariffs, and now the Trump administration is threatening a new 30% tariff on goods from the EU, effective August 1: BBC | Reuters. If you are planning on purchasing any new Leica gear, now would be a good […]

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Leica digest #189

→ Where to repair your vintage camera and what to watch out for? → Trade in your gear toward an epic Leica photo adventure at Leica Store Miami and receive a 10% bonus on your trade-in value. → 2025 Leica Oskar Barnack Award shortlist finalized (additional informtion). → Leica announced new APO-Televid and Televid HD […]

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Top 10 most viewed LeicaRumors posts for June 2025

Here are the top 10 most viewed LeicaRumors posts for June 2025:

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The Artralab 35mm f/1.4 “Steel Rim” lens for Leica M-Mount is now back in stock

The Artralab 35mm f/1.4 Steel Rim lens for Leica M-Mount is now back in stock (both the black and silver versions): Amazon Store B&H Photo (special order) Additional informtion on the lens can be found here: Just announced: new ArtraLab SIMILAR 35mm f/1.4 “Steel Rim” full-frame lens for Leica M-mount Artralab also opened its official […]

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