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New Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount announced

The previously rumored Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced. Following the Simera 35mm and 28mm f/1.4 lenses, the Simera series will embrace a new focal length of 50mm with a large aperture f/1.4 for M mount. Here are the Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 lens details (check also the […]

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Almost sold out: Contax G45 f/2, Vi Vante rope straps, Kamerakraft grips, wooden Leica IIIf

Funleader is now selling the final batch of the Contax G45 f/2 lens for Leica M: Converted Contax G 45mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader review (last chance to get one) The Vi Vante sheetline black rope camera strap with Nappa leather ends and electroplated mounting rings is almost sold out at Amazon (18% off): Deal […]

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New Leica Store Wuhan SKP opened in China

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

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

→ 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

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

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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