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Leica digest #109

→ Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.2 with improved masking and crop tools, an updated blur detection model, and bug fixes (currently $40 off). → Adobe released Photoshop version 24.1.1. → ON1 will soon release a new Photo RAW 2023.1 release – see the latest sneak peeks. → The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates: SPINN CP camera strap 2023 edition: carry your DSLR or Mirrorless […]

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The latest Leica rumors: Q3, Q-E, SL3, M11 Mono, new APO 90mm, budget line of SL lenses

Here are the latest Leica rumors: The long-rumored Leica M camera with an electronic viewfinder is still a possibility. Don’t expect it to be released until the next generation of M cameras (M12?). The next APO lens will be a redesigned version of the current Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH, expect it to be released […]

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for January 2023

        These are the top 10 most visited LeicaRumors posts for January 2023:

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Leica Store Miami 10 Jahre Anniversary Celebration Weekend (March 3-4, 2023)

In early March this year, Leica Store Miami will hold their “10 Jahre Anniversary Celebration Weekend” (March 3-4, 2023). The details and schedule of events can be found here:

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Exclusive 10% off for IDS modular grips for Leica M10/M11/film cameras (coupon code included)

For a limited time, You can get 10% off all IDS modular grips for Leica M10, M11, and M film cameras with code RUMORS: Previous IDS modular grips coverage can be found here:

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Leica digest #108

→ There is a new Kickstarter for SPINN CP camera strap 2023 edition that already achieved its goal of $13,624 goal with 35 more days to go. The 2023 version comes with two different base plates and different strap colors. The company behind the strap (SPINN.DESIGN) has already completed several very successful crowdfunding campaigns in the past. Some […]

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The processor in the new Panasonic S5 Mark II/x cameras was jointly developed with Leica under the L² alliance

A quick update on my previous L² post – in another recent interview, Yamane-san (director of the Imaging Business Unit at Panasonic) explained the difference between the L² Technology alliance and Ⅼ-Mount alliance:

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