Monthly Archives: October 2025

What’s next for Leica? (updated)

Here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here): Leica M EV1 on October 23rd (invitations for the event already sent out) Leica Q3 Monochrom in November New Leitz phone? (there may not be any new product announcements next week, October 13-16; maybe those dates were for internal […]

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Top 10 most viewed LeicaRumors posts for September 2025

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

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Amazon Prime Day photo deals

Here are some notable Amazon Prime Day photo deals: By brand: Viltrox TTartisan 7artisans Brightin Star Rokinon SmallRig Meike Pergear Sirui Nextorage Lexar SanDisk GoPro DJI Insta360 WANDRD NEEWER Apple By country: Amazon US Amazon CA Amazon DE Amazon UK Amazon FR Amazon IT Amazon ES By category Photography Cameras Lenses Accessories Camera bags Tripods […]

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Leica digest #201

→ Kodak released two new Kodacolor color negative films (35mm roll film, 36 exposures): Kodak Kodacolor 100 Color Kodak Kodacolor 200 Color → The new 1TB Lexar Armor stainless-steel memory cards are now available: 1TB Lexar Armor Silver PRO SDXC card 1TB Lexar Armor Gold SDXC card → New: Leica 7×24 rangemaster CRF MAX laser […]

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New: IDSworks foldable thumb grip (thumb rest) for Leica M and Q cameras

IDS Works (Initial Design Studio) released a new foldable thumb grip/thumb rest for Leica M and Q cameras: Description: designed to improve ergonomics for rangefinder-style cameras by providing a foldable thumb rest, mimicking the feel of older film cameras without a full hand grip. Compatibility: Leica M11, M10, M240, M9, M8, Q3, Q2, and Fujifilm […]

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Leica M EV1 = a Leica Q with M-mount

The upcoming Leica M EV1 camera was described to me as a Leica Q camera with an M-mount. The look of the M EV1 will be closer to that of the Leica Q, rather than the classic Leica M rangefinder design. There will be no hybrid or optical viewfinder as previously speculated. Here are a […]

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Light Lens Lab is also working on a new Barnack-based replica film camera

In addition to the LTM rangefinder film camera by Suzuki Handmade Camera Factory I mentioned earlier today, Light Lens Lab is also working on a new Barnack-based replica film camera (previously reported here). Here are some pictures from that project (check also the latest LLL lenses for M-mount):

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