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An unusual task of the Leica MD camera in the past five decades (“Feuerkugelnetz” or Fireball Network)

By LR admin | Published: March 16, 2023
Leica MDA puts Leica MDA Slot Bottom Plate

A reader sent me this quick write-up on a little-known task of the Leica MD camera in the past five decades:

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Check out this insane home film lab setup

By LR admin | Published: March 15, 2023

Check out this insane home film lab Kevin Fickling built in his garage:

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Abrahamsson Rapidwinder for Leica M cameras

By LR admin | Published: March 14, 2023

Meister Camera posted on their Facebook page about the Abrahamsson Rapidwinder and I realized that in the past 15 years I never covered that product here on the LeicaRumors (Meister Camera currently has two used pieces in stock, eBay also has plenty of mint listings):

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Leica digest #113

By LR admin | Published: March 11, 2023

→  Topaz Labs released a new Photo AI update (additional information is available here). → The new ON1 Sky Swap AI plugin is now officially released – additional information is available here. → Leica lenses: the vintage and the modern with Mark de Paola & Dan Tamarkin coming on Thursday at Tamarkin Camera. → Leica Women Foto Project – […]

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Leica Q3 camera rumors recap *UPDATED*

By LR admin | Published: March 10, 2023

Leica Q3 camera rumors recap: Announcement expected in May/June 2023 timeframe Same sensor and image processor as the Leica M11 Same body, lens, and image stabilization as the Leica Q2 Code name “Wilson” Higher price than the Q2 (currently $5,795) Updates: Swivel screen Internal memory USB C charging No 8k video Phase detect AF Here […]

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The Leica Q2 is the most rented point-and-shoot camera from the past year at Lensrentals

By LR admin | Published: March 9, 2023

The Leica Q2 is the most rented point-and-shoot camera from the past year at Lensrentals (the Leica Q2 Monochrom is at #6): Leica Q2 Fuji X100V Sony Cyber-Shot RX10 IV Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 VII Ricoh GR IIIx Leica Q2 Monochrom Nikon Coolpix P1000 Fuji X100F Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Olympus Tough TG-6 Digital […]

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Announced: Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens and Leica Extender L 1.4x

By LR admin | Published: March 9, 2023

The previously rumored Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens and Leica Extender L 1.4x are now officially announced. Additional information: RedDotForum Explora For pricing and availability, check our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia Adorama | B&H Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Meister Camera Leica Shop Vienna Leica Store Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet | Koch | WEX Rangefinder Map […]

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