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The latest Leica videos

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2023

The latest Leica videos on YouTube:

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New Leica D-Lux 7 camera 007 edition announced

By LR admin | Published: February 23, 2023

Today Leica announced a new D-Lux 7 camera 007 edition set that comes with a matching handgrip, wrist strap, and holster. This is a limited edition set – only 1,962 pieces will be produced worldwide (the release of “Dr. No” was in 1962). For pricing and availability, check our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia Adorama | B&H […]

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Please update your LeicaRumors RSS feed (and a new email subscription option)

By LR admin | Published: February 22, 2023

I still have readers emailing me with questions on how to subscribe to LeicaRumors. The previous email subscription service called Feedburner is no longer available – Google decided to kill it after I have been using it for 15 years. Email Subscription You can subscribe for email notifications on FeedRabbit for free (you will need […]

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This new OpticExplorer lens simulator / database has the details on 50 Leica lenses

By LR admin | Published: February 21, 2023
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens

Optic Explorer contacted me about their new lens simulator/lens database website (http://www.opticexplorer.com). You can use this web application to simulate the characteristics and performance of many lenses. They have a sizable database of existing lens designs that can be searched for and simulated. You can explore the lens database and play with lenses, light sources […]

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The latest Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 “Steel Rim” lens will get a redesigned hood

By LR admin | Published: February 20, 2023

I was told that the latest Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 “Steel Rim” lens will get a redesigned hood. Leica is rumored to redesign the round hood for the new Steel Rim remake since the current lens hood causes a vignette when used with filters (first reported by Fred Miranda). Leica’s customer service has confirmed […]

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Interesting: the top-selling Leica camera for the past 10 years at Map Camera Japan is…

By LR admin | Published: February 20, 2023

Our sponsor Map Camaera in Japan published a list of the top-selling Leica camera for the past 10 years (both new and used). Here are the results:

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Leica digest #111

By LR admin | Published: February 19, 2023

→ Venus Optics released a new Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 for Leica L-mount (additional information available here). → New: Pan’s workflow memory card station hub (additional info available here): Pergear (10% off promo code: MN37G99C8Y65, valid until February 28th) Amazon US (10% off promo code: 10CSQ642, valid until March 16th) → The latest CIPA December numbers and comparison for the last […]

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