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Coming soon: IDS Works modular grip for Leica Q2 cameras

IDS Works will soon release a new modular grip for Leica Q2 cameras: Stay tuned for updates.  IDS Works already offers modular grips for Leica M10/M11 and M film cameras: New: IDS modular grip for Leica M10 and M11 cameras Just released: IDS Works modular grip for Leica M film cameras

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42 Leitz Photographica Auction coming to Wetzlar on June 10

The 42 Leitz Photographica Auction is coming to Wetzlar on June 9-10, 2023. The camera auction will offer some rare cameras, including the prototypes of the Leica CL and cameras used by legendary photographers: Leica M3 by John Bulmer and two Leicas by Walker Evans. Here are some of the Leica highlights from the auction:

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The Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2023

The Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2023 The award has long been considered one of the most important and highly endowed photography prizes in the world, and this year Leica Camera AG is granting it for the 43rd time. The jury, which has a new composition each year, has been selected; and the current LOBA year […]

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Rumors: more than one Leica announcement expected in April

Leica is rumored to have as many as three separate new product announcements this month (April 2023). We may see the long-rumored Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH lens as early as this week (Thursday or Friday – not sure): The Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH lens is already showing up online As I already reported, […]

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Leica Q2 camera fire sale: currently $830 off

The Leica Q2 camera is currently $830 off at Amazon – listed for 4,965.38 compared to the regular price of $5,795. The listing is sold and shipped by Amazon directly: I am not surprised to see this deal, since we are getting closer to the Leica Q3 official announcement: Updated Leica Q3 camera rumored specifications

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Leica digest #115

→ Leica Stories: In Conversation with Justin Bell. → Nitecore recently announced a new BB Mini rechargeable air duster for digital cameras: Amazon | eBay Additional information is available here. → Leica Summilux M35mm f/1.4 ASPH.11726/11727 lens review. → Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II lens review and sample photos by Alik Griffin. → 7artisans started a new Easter Sale […]

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Confirmed: new Leica camera(s) coming next week

I initially reported that Leica will announce new camera(s) on April 14th. The actual date could be ±1 day depending on your time zone. This teaser for example is for April 15th: The above teaser seems to be for a black and white camera (Leica M11M?), but it could also be for an upcoming photo […]

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