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How they used to measure mechanically the Leica camera shutter speed milliseconds back in 1930

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2023

The YouTube channel SmarterEveryDay published a video called “How the Germans measured milliseconds mechanically” about an old fashion way of measuring analog camera shutter speed with equipment from the 19030s.:

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The new Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH and 50mm f/2 ASPH lenses are now shipping

By LR admin | Published: February 26, 2023

The new Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH and 50mm f/2 ASPH lenses are now shipping:

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Leica L-mount at the 2023 CP+ show in Japan

By LR admin | Published: February 24, 2023

Phototrend published their interview with Yosuke Yamane from the 2023 CP+ show in Japan (director of the Imaging Business division at Panasonic) – here are his comments regarding the L-mount alliance and L² Technology:

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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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