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New Leica Q3 43 Monochrom camera rumored to be announced in early December 2026

By LR admin | Published: November 5, 2026

The Leica Q3 43 Monochrom camera is rumored to be announced in early December 2026 (the February poll was correct). The Q is the best-selling Leica camera, so a new Q3 43M makes complete sense. Stay tuned for updates.

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DxO released modules for some old Leica C-Lux/V-Lux compact cameras

By LR admin | Published: November 3, 2026

DxO released 472 additional modules, including modules for some old Leica compact cameras: Leica C-Lux Typ 1546 Leica V-Lux 5 Leica V-Lux Typ 114 The full list of newly added modules is available here. You can get 15% off DxO products with code RUMORS (for new customers only).

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Updated Leica M12 camera rumors

By LR admin | Published: November 3, 2026

Here is an updated list of rumors about the Leica M12 camera: The Leica M12 will use the same 60MP sensor and processor/engine as the M11, not the Chinese-made Gpixel sensor reported earlier Better dynamic range and different color rendering (M9 CCD sensor simulation?) No IBIS New settings menu No base plate The camera is […]

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Now available: DJ-Optical Ultra Slim 35mm f/3.5 MC pancake rangefinder-coupled lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 2, 2026

The DJ-Optical Ultra Slim 35mm f/3.5 MC pancake rangefinder-coupled lens for Leica M-mount is now listed for sale on eBay (previously reported here). The lens features an ultra-slim design with the barrel protruding only about 15mm when mounted. Here are the technical details:

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Leica BOX prototype, Leica R6 owned by Sebastião Salgado at the next 49 Leitz Photographica Auction

By LR admin | Published: November 2, 2026

Leica BOX prototype, a Leica R6 owned by photography icon Sebastião Salgado, and outstanding lenses in the spotlight  The auction house Leitz Photographica Auction is staging the 49th edition of its namesake event dedicated to historically significant cameras and vintage photographic equipment. Among the highlights of the auction, which will take place on 28 November at Leica World in Wetzlar, […]

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Leica digest #256

By LR admin | Published: November 1, 2026

→ Two weeks ago, Godox released firmware update v1.18 for the iT32 flash (additional information), improving compatibility with the Leica M11 camera. Last week, Godox updated the firmware on the X5L wireless flash trigger for Leica and iT30ProL compact TTL flashes, and they’re now compatible with the Leica M11. You can find all Godox products for Leica here. → Godox also released a new […]

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The Rock n Roll Milano backpack gets two siblings in brown and taupe (coupon code included)

By LR admin | Published: November 1, 2026

In addition to the Milano Incognito in Black, Brown, and Taupe, Rock n Roll launched new Milano backpacks in brown and taupe. Here is the full Milano line: Milano Incognito Black Milano Incognito Brown Milano Incognito Taupe Milano Backpack Brown Milano Backpack Taupe Leica Rumors readers get 15% off at rocknrollstraps.com with the code RUMORS15. […]

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