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Leica Q3 camera rumors recap *UPDATED*

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

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

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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Silver Leica SL camera mockup

Last year I reported a rumor about a possible silver Leica SL camera. I am still not sure if this model will materialize one day, but here is a mockup sent by a reader (thanks): What do you think? Four new Leica cameras to be announced in 2022?

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First leaked images of the Leica VARIO-ELMAR-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens *UPDATED*

I have been reporting about the upcoming Leica VARIO-ELMAR-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens and new teleconverters for a few months. Yesterday I posted the leaked US pricing of the lens and teleconverter. Today we already have the first leaked pictures (update: more pictures added):

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The Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod is now available on Kickstarter

The previously reported Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod is already listed for fundraising on Kickstarter. Here are the details: Update: in just a few hours the Benro auto-leveling tripod raised almost $400k on Kickstarter (from a $50k goal).

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Leica SL 100-400mm lens and 1.4x teleconverter to be announced very soon (L-mount)

The previously rumored 100-400mm SL lens and 1.4x L-mount teleconverter should be announced very soon (probably this week). The new Leica SL 100-400mm lens will be priced at $2,500 and will most likely be based on the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS. The lens will be made in Japan. The new 1.4x SL teleconverter […]

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