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Xiaomi announced a new 17 Ultra Leica Edition smartphone with manual zoom ring, 200MP high-end camera setup, and CAI Photo Authenticity Protection technology

By LR admin | Published: December 28, 2025

Xiaomi announced the previously reported 17 Ultra Leica Edition smartphone with a manual zoom ring, 200MP high-end camera setup, CAI Photo Authenticity Protection technology, and more: Additional information:

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Leica D-Lux 8 firmware update version 1.7.0 released

By LR admin | Published: December 27, 2025

Leica released a new firmware update version 1.7.0 for the D-Lux 8 camera. Here are the changes:

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The new Leica M EV1 camera is now in stock everywhere

By LR admin | Published: December 25, 2025

The new Leica M EV1 camera is now in stock everywhere: Americas Europe Asia B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Leica Lisse WEX Photo | RedDotCameras Calumet | Koch | Koster Rangefinder Map Camera You can see the previous coverage of the Leica M EV1 here.

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Advent calendar from the Leica Archive – a 24 must-watch short videos for every Leica fan

By LR admin | Published: December 24, 2025

Advent calendar from the Leica Archive – a 24 must-watch short videos for every Leica fan:

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Coming next: Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens (in January)

By LR admin | Published: December 23, 2025

The next announcement from Leica is rumored to be for the new Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens in January 2026. Stay tuned for updates. What’s next for Leica? (updated)

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Leica digest #212

By LR admin | Published: December 21, 2025

→ PPP Cameras launched a new hot shoe cover for the Leica M6/MP cameras. → First reviews of the new Artra Camera One photography-inspired watch (use the coupon code LEICARUMORS to get a small discount if you order from their official website). → TTAr­ti­san released a new silver version of their AF 40mm f/2 lens for L-mount for $168: […]

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The last batch of Komaru Black Paint and Black Paint Patina soft-release buttons

By LR admin | Published: December 20, 2025

The last batch of Komaru Black Paint and Black Paint Patina soft-release buttons is currently available for sale at: Taos Photo Leica Store Miami This will be the last batch of Komaru Black Paint and Black Paint Patina soft-release buttons because the painter is retiring. Painting the Komaru soft-release button is a job that no […]

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