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Here are the different viewfinder options Leica is considering for the next generation of M cameras (Leica M12?)

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2024

    I received some additional information based on my previous post for the next generation of Leica M cameras (Leica M12?) – here are the different viewfinder options Leica is considering for the next generation of M cameras:

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Watch now: “The Leica Watch Episode” on Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live

By LR admin | Published: May 11, 2024

Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live has a new episode tonight “The Leica Watch Episode“:

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Coming soon: Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 full-frame lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: May 10, 2024

Meike already has several manual focus lenses for Leica L-mount and they will soon release a L-mount version of their AF 85mm f/1.4 full-frame lens: Additional information on the Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 full-frame lens can be found here  (check the official website for updates)::

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Breaking: first Leica M12 camera rumors

By LR admin | Published: May 9, 2024

Here are the first Leica M12 camera rumors: The Leica M12 will be 3mm smaller compared to the M11. I am still getting conflicting reports on the viewfinder: we may get a new hybrid viewfinder like the Fuji X100 or maybe even a 100% electronic viewfinder. The ISO dial on the top left could be […]

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All three colors of the new Leica SOFORT 2 camera are now in stock

By LR admin | Published: May 8, 2024

All three colors of the new Leica SOFORT 2 camera are now in stock at: US: B&H Photo | Classic Connection DE: Foto Koch | Calumet UK: WEX | Reddotcameras NL: Leica Store Lisse JP:  Map Camera HK: Rangefinder Previous coverage of the Leica SOFORT 2 camera can be found here:

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The IDS Works Foldable Thumb Grip (Thumb Rest) is now available for Leica M10, M11, M240, M9, Q3, and Q2 cameras

By LR admin | Published: May 7, 2024

     IDS Works (Initial Design Studio) now has the Foldable Thumb Grip (Thumb Rest) available for Leica M10, M11, M240, M9, Q3, and Q2 cameras – before the Thumb Rest was available only for the Leica M10 + M11 models: New: IDS foldable thumb grips (thumb rest) for Leica M10 + M11 cameras IDS […]

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Leica digest #148

By LR admin | Published: May 7, 2024

→ Profoto announced a new Profoto Pro-D3 – see the details at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, Erhardt, and WEX.    → Light Lens Lab announced that their new 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount is now in the prototype stage. Light Lens Lab will continue expanding the “SP-II” series with several other focal lengths (see […]

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