→ DxO has announced that their products PhotoLab, PureRAW, ViewPoint, FilmPack, and Nik Collection now have access to the world’s most comprehensive set of camera and lens calibrations (over 75,000 camera and lens combinations). Additional information is available here. → One photographer’s quest for the perfect commuter backpack. → Billingham launched a new bag color combination: Sage FibreNyte/Black Leather (in the US Billingham […]
The next 2022 Tamarkin camera auction will take place on Saturday, November 19th. The auction catalog is already available for download (follow them also for updates on Instagram at @leicashopchicago):
Yes, you read the title correctly: the upcoming/rumored M6 film camera will have a “Leitz” red dot instead of the regular “Leica” logo engraving. This is a tribute to the early Leica M6 cameras that came with a Leitz logo (see more listings here): Based on the above rumors, I assume the new Leitz M6 […]
The previously rumored Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full frame 2X macro lens for Leica L-mount is now officially announced and available for order: Pre-order here (coming soon to B&H) Product page Press release Technical specifications can be found here and here Sample photos:
Techart will announce a new TMX-02 adapter that can autofocus Leica M lenses on Hasselblad X cameras – check out the four small AF servo motos inside the adapter: Techart already has several autofocus lens adapters (some of them are already on version III) and they do look very similar to the above design: There are […]
The previously rumored Leica Q2 “Dawn” by Seal special edition camera is now officially announced Only 500 pieces will be available worldwide. The set includes: Leica Q2 camera with a unique Japanese woven fabric covering – each camera will have a different pattern Rope strap with the handwritten lyric Exclusive scarf by rag & bone. […]
. Viltrox announced a new and upgraded PRO version of their Canon EF/EF-S lens to Leica L-mount camera AF adapter with positive-lock EF lens mount:
