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Update on the upcoming SUB13 underwater housing for Leica M6 film cameras

By LR admin | Published: August 10, 2024

Here is a quick update on the upcoming SUB13 underwater housing for Leica M6 film cameras:

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The German company SPINN.DESIGN released a new CW.02 water-resistant wrapper for photo equipment

By LR admin | Published: August 9, 2024

The German company SPINN.DESIGN announced a new CW.02 wrapper for camera gear. The new version is waterproof with a mid-layer that keeps splash water and moisture out. It also comes with an all-over hook-and-loop closure for quick, reliable, and space-saving protection. The Kickstarter project has collected almost $40k. Other Kickstarter/Indiegogo projects:  LIT DUO 1 light […]

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Leica Q3 firmware update version 2.0.5 released

By LR admin | Published: August 8, 2024

A new Leica Q3 firmware update version 2.0.5 was released today with two improvements: Implementation of a protective function to prevent the possible overwriting of existing shots Bugfixes in the firmware The Leica Q3 is still out of stock in most of the stores in the US: Americas Europe Asia Adorama|B&H|Amazon Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera […]

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New Leica Type 4506 camera registered in China

By LR admin | Published: August 7, 2024

A new Leica Type 4506 camera was recently registered in China: Leica is rumored to announce several new cameras in the upcoming months: Update: a new Leica Type 4506 camera was also registered in Indonesia:

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Just announced: a $7 magnetic film canister with built-in LED light

By LR admin | Published: August 6, 2024

    You can buy this magnetic film canister with built-in LED light for $7 (or ten for $70): Available for order at Amazon US, Amazon CA, and TTArtisan (international shipping available) Available for sale as a single piece or a 10-pack Classic 135 film appearance Magnetic cold shoe mount for quick and easy camera […]

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Leica digest #157

By LR admin | Published: August 4, 2024

→ New camera bags: OnePro backpack designed for outdoor photography Wandrd Carryall duffel cameera bag → The LIT DUO 1 light meter has already raised over $861k on Kickstarter, with only a few hours left. → 3D printed filter mount replacement for the Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 II Nokton Classic S.C lens for Leica M-mount.

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Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens review

By LR admin | Published: August 4, 2024

Fred Miranda published a review of the new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens for Leica M-mount  (orders open at B&H | Jogeier | Erhardt | Koch | Calumet | Reddotcameras). Here is the final conclusion:

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