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Coming soon: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: April 23, 2024

  The previously reported Laowa FFII 15mm f/5 Cookie full-frame lens for Leica M-mount by Venus Optics should be announced soon (check the Laowa store and their website) – the lens is already listed for sale at an Australian retailer:

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Vi Vante private spring sale: up to 35% off

By LR admin | Published: April 22, 2024

Vi Vante is running a private spring sale where you can get up to 35% off their products. The discount is available only if you purchase from this dedicated page: The discounts are not available on their regular Amazon listings. This offer will end on April 30th. International shipping is available.   Vi Vante also […]

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Best selling cameras for 2023 at MAP Camera Japan

By LR admin | Published: April 21, 2024

Here are the best-selling new cameras for 2023 at MAP Camera Japan: Nikon Z8 Nikon Zf Sony α7C II Canon EOS R6 Mark II Sony α7RV Sony α7IV Fujifilm X-T5 Ricoh GR IIIx Sony α6700 Canon EOS R8 OM System OM-1 Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-T30 II Ricoh GR III Nikon Z fc Fujifilm X-S10 Sony ZV-E10 […]

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Leica digest #146

By LR admin | Published: April 20, 2024

→ The Leica M11-P won the Best Premium Camera” at the 2024 TIPA World Awards. → Gura Gear introduced new Forest Green & Slate Grey colors for the Kiboko 30L+ camera bag. → Peak Design launched new camera straps in coyote color. → The latest memory card announcements at the 2024 NAB show. → What’s […]

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Upcoming Leica auctions (Wetzlar, OstLicht, Leitz Photographica, Bonhams)

By LR admin | Published: April 20, 2024

The next Wetzlar Camera Auctions #6 will take place on October 12, 2024 in Wetzlar and will include Christo’s wrapped Leica camera: The new OstLicht Camera and Photo Auction is coming on June 5th, 2024  – the auction’s highlights can be found here: The 44 Leitz Photographica Auction will take place on June 8th, 2024 […]

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New Leica digital camera model 2221 registered online, embargo date: May 16, 2024 (is that the rumored Leica M11-D Black Paint camera?)

By LR admin | Published: April 18, 2024

Leica registered a new digital camera online under the model number 2221: The embargo announcement date for the Leica 2221 is May 16, 2024: I believe the model 2221 is the already rumored Leica M11-D “Black Paint” camera that is also expected to be announced in May: Official announcement rumored for May 2024 ISO dial […]

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Blackmagic launched a new PYXIS 6K cinema camera with a Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: April 17, 2024

Blackmagic launched a new PYXIS 6K cinema camera with a Leica L-mount. Here are the main specs: Full Frame 6K Sensor Up to 6K36 fps Open Gate / 6K Anamorphic 13-Stop Dynamic Range, Dual-Native ISO Leica L Lens Mount 4″ HDR LCD Touchscreen Records Blackmagic RAW and H.264 Proxies Built-In Streaming via Ethernet or 4G/5G […]

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