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

By LR admin | Published: January 23, 2023

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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Cosina discontinued two Voigtlander lenses for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: January 21, 2023

Cosina Japan announced that it has discontinued two Voigtlander VM lenses for Leica M-mount: Voigtlander ULTRON 21mm f/1.8 Aspherical (now $100 off) Voigtlander NOKTON Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II Nickel (now $300 off) The ULTRON 21mm f/1.8 Aspherical was announced in 2012. The NOKTON Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 was announced in 2020. More discontinued products can be found […]

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Panasonic executive explains the recently announced new alliance called L² Technology (Leica x Lumix)

By LR admin | Published: January 21, 2023

In a recent interview with Dpreview, Yosuke Yamane (Vice President of Panasonic’s Entertainment and Communication business and director of its imaging business unit) explained the recently announced new alliance called L² Technology (Leica x Lumix) that is different than the existing L-mount alliance:

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The Topaz Image Quality Bundle and Topaz Video AI are currently on sale

By LR admin | Published: January 19, 2023

Both the Topaz Image Quality Bundle and Topaz Video AI software packages are currently on sale until the end of the month: Topaz also released Video AI version 3.1.

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The new and updated Kamerakraft LM10GRIP V2 grip for Leica M10 cameras is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: January 18, 2023

The new and updated Kamerakraft LM10GRIP V2 grip for Leica M10 cameras is now in stock for both black and silver finish. Only 180 pieces are available. Shipping will start on January 20th. Update – Kamerakraft grips are currently out of stock, but you can check the latest IDS Works modular grip for different Leica […]

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Profoto Wireless Transmitter Connect Pro for Leica SL

By LR admin | Published: January 18, 2023

For the first time, Leica photographers can use the full Profoto lighting system. Profoto released the “Profoto Connect Pro” for wirelessly controlling its strobe products from a Leica camera (the official announcement was last year). The Profoto Connect Pro Remote for Leica can be purchased at: Adorama Amazon B&H Photo Foto Koch (DE) Calumet (DE) […]

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The new Really Right Stuff L-plate and grip for Leica M11 cameras is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: January 17, 2023

The new Really Right Stuff L-plate and grip for Leica M11 cameras is now in stock (BM11-LPG). More Really Right Stuff plates for Leica cameras can be found here. Additional information on the new RRS L11 plate and additional pictures:

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