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New Leica Store Wuhan SKP opened in China

By LR admin | Published: August 17, 2024

Yesterday Leica Camera opened its first store in the luxury department store SKP in Wuhan. This is the first Leica Camera flagship store in Wuhan. Here are the details:

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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live tomorrow: The Leica D-Lux 8 Episode

By LR admin | Published: August 16, 2024

Tomorrow Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live will have an episode on the new Leica D-Lux 8 camera:

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New releases from Topaz Gigapixel, ON1 NoNoise AI, and Luminar Neo

By LR admin | Published: August 15, 2024

→ Topaz Labs released Gigapixel version 7.3.1 (additional information). → ON1 released NoNoise AI 2024.5 (AI noise reduction). The new version of ON1 NoNoise AI features the new 2024 high-detail models, an upgraded Quick Mask AI tool for faster noise reduction adjustments, and optimized performance for smoother editing. NoNoise AI 2024.5 can be used as a standalone […]

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Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 lens for Leica M-mount now available

By LR admin | Published: August 13, 2024

The previously reported Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 lens for Leica M-mount is now available in three different versions: Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 black paint lens for Leica M-mount (limited edition to 80 pieces) Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 silver chrome lens for Leica M-Mount (limited edition to 99 pieces) Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 brass lens for […]

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Leica New York Standard by Mark Kronquist

By LR admin | Published: August 13, 2024

The American Standard is more than just a brand of toilets by Mark Kronquist, Member ILS/LHSA (@kronquistm): I was flushed with excitement a couple of months ago when eBay had an auction for a Leica D R P Vintage Leica Parts: ”This vintage Leica D. R. P. camera from Ernst Leitz Wetzlar is a treasure trove of accessories […]

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Leica digest #158

By LR admin | Published: August 11, 2024

→ The new Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount is now in stock (additional information). → SmallRig launched the SmallRig x Andyax creator accessory tool kit that includes a versatile multi-tool, an assortment of Allen wrenches and other tools, a kit of common screws, a roll of black gaffer tape, and four rolls of colored […]

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Sad news: closing of Leica Store SoHo (NYC)

By LR admin | Published: August 11, 2024

The Leica Store SoHo in NYC has permanently closed a year after the passing of its owner, Eli Kurland. Here is the notice on the shop’s door: Here are a few pictures of the Leica SoHo store from my last visit in 2019:

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