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Wetzlar Camera Auctions #4 results now available online: 1954 Leica M square format prototype camera sold for €687,500

By LR admin | Published: October 9, 2022

The results of Wetzlar Camera Auctions #4 are now available online:

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Leica digest #100

By LR admin | Published: October 8, 2022

→ The new 2022 5DayDeal Photography Bundle will be open for sale in 4 days. The corresponding 5DayDeal $10,000+ giveaway already started today. → New on Kickstarter: Maven color-coded magnetic photography & videography filters – just launched and already raised over $100k. → Leica SL event in Germany with Olaf Wolf & Alexandre Simoes on October 10th: → […]

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Reminder: the Wetzlar Camera Auctions will take place tomorrow (October 8th) in Wetzlar, Germany

By LR admin | Published: October 7, 2022

The next Wetzlar Camera Auctions will take place tomorrow (October 8th) in Wetzlar, Germany. The auction catalog is available online and the acution items are already available in the viewing area: The next Wetzlar Camera Auctions Leica MDa NASA replica camera with Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 lens expected to sell for $80k in the upcoming Wetzlar Camera […]

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Leica Q2 James Bond limited edition camera with 007 serial number sold for £30k at Christie’s

By LR admin | Published: October 7, 2022

The above-pictured Leica Q2 James Bond 007 limited edition camera with serial number 007 signed by Daniel Craig was sold at the 60 Years Of James Bond Christie’s Charity Auction for GBP 30,240. The camera was originally announced last year and is already sold out out everywhere: Leica Q2 007 limited edition camera announced Here […]

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Leica L-mount lens rumors: 100-400mm, 105mm, and teleconverters

By LR admin | Published: October 6, 2022

Here are the latest Leica L-mount rumors: Leica 100-400mm lens for L-mount Leica is rumored to announce a new 100-400mm lens for L-mount. The lens will be made in Japan, but I was told that it is not a direct rebrand of the Sigma version and will incorporate some elements/features designed by Leica. The price […]

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The latest releases from Topaz, DxO, Skylum, ON1, Capture One, and Adobe

By LR admin | Published: October 5, 2022

Here are the latest releases from Topaz, DxO, Skylum, ON1, Capture One, and Adobe: → Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.0.2 (Photo AI combines DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI into one package). The release notes can be found here. Photo AI is currently $40 off until October 7. You can get an additional 15% […]

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The Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH and Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2 lenses could be discontinued

By LR admin | Published: October 3, 2022

The Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH lens is no longer listed on the Leica USA website. A website search also cannot locate the lens. The lens is out of stock at B&H and on backorder at Adorama. The Leica Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2 lens is still listed on Leica’s website, but it is “No Longer Available” […]

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