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Tamarkin Camera and Auctions is moving to a new location

By LR admin | Published: May 11, 2022

Our sponsor Tamarkin Camera and Auctions is moving to a new location in Chigaco:

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Leica L2 watch hands-on review

By LR admin | Published: May 10, 2022

Many Leica fans are also watch aficionados – just check the Leica coverage at Hodinkee if you don’t believe me. I personally think that Leica made the right decision to start making watches – after all, third-party Leica watches have been around for decades (click on images for larger view):

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New Leitz Phone 2/Leitz LUX smartphone coming soon?

By LR admin | Published: May 9, 2022

Last year I reported some rumors about a new Leitz LUX smartphone and it seems that we are getting closer to the official announcement since Sharp is already promoting their new Aquos R7 phone (the Leitz Phone 1 was based on the previous Sharp Aquos R6 model). Here is what to expect:

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Coming soon: Meyer Optik Görlitz Biotar 58 f/1.5 II and Biotar 75 f/1.5 II lenses for Leica M and L mounts

By LR admin | Published: May 9, 2022

Meyer Optik Görlitz will soon release new Biotar 58 f/1.5 II and Biotar 75 f/1.5 II lenses for Leica M and L mounts. The Biotar II lenses were initially expected last year. Here are the details:

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Leica’s new SL2-S firmware update introduces 12-bit RAW video output and brings multiple improvements to the SL-System

By LR admin | Published: May 9, 2022

Here is the full press release with some additional information on the latest Leica SL2/SL2-S camera firmware updates that were released last week (the press release was not available when I published my post):

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Photons to Photos published new DxOMark derived charts for Leica M11

By LR admin | Published: May 7, 2022

PhotonsToPhotos published new DxOMark derived charts for the Leica M11 camera (click for larger view): Leica M11 tested at DxOMark: solid 100 points, one of the top 5 sensors currently on the market Leica M11 pre-order links: Americas Europe Asia Adorama / B&H Amazon PopFlash Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Meister Camera Leica Shop […]

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Leica UK price increases

By LR admin | Published: May 6, 2022

After almost all photo companies announced price increases this year (Nikon, Canon, Sony, Leica, TTartisan, Tokina, and Zeiss), Leica UK also admitted that it raised prices on some products last month (April 2022):

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