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New Owlkrown TwinPad SL “Reporter” strap released for the new Leica SL3 “Reporter” camera

By LR admin | Published: December 9, 2025

Owlkrown released a new TwinPad SL “Reporter” strap for the new Leica SL3 “Reporter” camera:

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New Leica SL camera model based on the Panasonic S1RII rumored to be announced next year

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2025

Leica is rumored to announce a new SL camera based on the Panasonic S1RII (44.3MP). The new SL model will be positioned between the current Leica SL3 (60MP) and the Leica SL2-S (24MP). Here is what we know so far: 44.3MP sensor (based on the Panasinic S1RII) Improved AF (better than the SL3-S) Video capabilities […]

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PPP Cameras released new screen covers for the Leica M EV1 and Leica M9 cameras (10% off coupon code included)

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2025

PPP Cameras released two new screen covers for the latest Leica M EV1 and the Leica M9 cameras (two different versions of the screen covers are available – with and without a thumb grip): Leica M EV1 screen cover Leica M9 screen cover: PPP Cameras is currently offering 10% off with the coupon code CHRITSMAS10 […]

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Coming soon: new Contax 28mm f/2.8 G28 non-destructive lens conversion kit for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2025

Mr. Ding will soon release a new Contax 28mm f/2.8 G28 non-destructive lens conversion kit for Leica M-mount. It’s worth noting that, unlike the G35 and G45 conversion kits (the G35 kit is already sold out), the new G28 kit will be made of aluminum, making it much lighter. Here are the first pictures of […]

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Leica digest #210

By LR admin | Published: December 7, 2025

→ Rare Leica CL “Snapshot” prototype film camera listed for sale on eBay for $69k. → This vintage Leica M2-1130091 film camera with a 35mm Xenogon lens is being auctioned at Goodwill, and the current bid is $25k. → The first Leica D-Lux 8 books are already available on Amazon. Check out the latest Leica […]

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Mr.Ding Pactcron 35/1.8 black paint lens for Leica M-mount (based on the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 version 4)

By LR admin | Published: December 6, 2025

This is not a new lens, but I don’t think I have covered it here on the blog – the Mr.Ding Pactcron 35/1.8 black paint lens for Leica M-mount is based on the design of the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 version 4, while incorporating the latest optical design and coating technology. Here are the details from […]

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The new Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: December 6, 2025

Here is another video of the new Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount: Update: sold out already.

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