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What’s next for Leica? (updated rumors recap)

By LR admin | Published: June 8, 2024

After the recent Leica D-Lux 8 announcements, here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):

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New and improved AstrHori XH-2 on camera light meter announced

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2024

AstrHori announced a new and improved XH-2 light meter with more accurate photometry, a more sensitive sensor, and a new design (the old version is sold out). The AstrHori XH-2 is currently in stock at Pergear and should soon be available also at Amazon Store and the official AstrHori website Here are the XH-2 technical […]

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New Leica LUX app can simulate the “Leica look” of different lenses

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2024

Today Leica announced that it had acquired the smartphone photography startup Fjorden Electra AS and introduced a new smartphone app called “Leica LUX” that can simulate the “Leica look” of different lenses: “With Leica LUX, users can experiment with well-known Leica lenses without having to physically take a camera in their hands. In ‘Aperture-Mode’, iPhone […]

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Last chance to get one: restock of the Contax G45 f/2 lens for Leica M conversion by Funleader

By LR admin | Published: June 5, 2024

Funleader will have one final batch of the Contax G45 f/2 lens for Leica M conversion in July. This will be their final restock, as these are the last 200 original Contax optical lenses available. Pre-orders are now open at a discounted price of $999 instead of the original $1199: You can use code LEICARUMORS for […]

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The new Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens for Leica L mount is now available to pre-order

By LR admin | Published: June 5, 2024

The new Samyang/Rokinon AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens for Leica L mount is now available to pre-order: B&H Photo Foto Koch WEX Photo, Amazon (coming soon) Additional information:

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Here is the entire Leica M11-D user manual

By LR admin | Published: June 4, 2024

Here is the entire user manual of the upcoming Leica M11-D camera in different languages:

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Leica digest #151

By LR admin | Published: June 4, 2024

→ Leica M4 camera with Summicron-M 35mm f//2 ASPH Las Vegas limited edition listed for sale on eBay for $50k. → Topaz Labs released Video AI version 5.1 (additional information is available here). → The new 2024 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different photography tools […]

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