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The DIGI SWAP gadget that connects an iPhone to old cameras is now on Kickstarter

The DIGI SWAP gadget I reported a few months ago is now listed on Kickstarter for funding. DIGI SWAP promises to bring new life to old film cameras with a patented adapter and app that upcycles film cameras allowing you to use the original camera settings to capture digital photos and video. So far the […]

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Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Leica L-mount

Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Leica L-mount: 14-Pointed Sunstars World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full Frame Cameras ±11mm Shift Amount Ready for Medium Format “Zero” Distortion Top-Notch Image Quality Extremely Close Focusing Distance 360° Rotation Special Design Lens Support (Not included, sold separately) Press release Sample photos Price […]

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New: Oberwerth Leica M11 leather camera bag “Louis”

Oberwerth announced a new leather camera bag “Louis” specially designed for the new Leica M11 camera. The bag is available with black and red stitching. Here are the details: Compact format perfectly matched to the Leica M11 Perfect protection thanks to extra thick padding Individually divisible main compartment thanks to the freely adjustable divider Length-adjustable, […]

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Capture One 22 version 15.2.0 released, currently $120 off

Capture One officially released a major new version 15.2.0. For a limited Capture One is $120 off only at B&H (offer ends April 11 at 8:59 AM EDT): Here are the details on the latest Capture One version 15.2.0:

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Leica digest #92

→ Wise introduced a new series of V90 standard SDXC UHS-II memory cards in 128GB, 256GB, and the world’s first 512GB. → Hodinkee: hands-on exploring new brand territory with the Leica L2 watch. → KUVRD has a new product on Kickstarter – a teeny cleaning tool for lenses & screens: “Universal Glass Cleaners. Safely clean any […]

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Just announced: Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH matte black paint finish limited-edition lens

Leica just announced a new robust, limited-edition version of the Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH lens in matte black finish – a special paint that is extremely scratch-resistant: Special scratch-resistant matte black paint finish Muted green-infilled engravings Built-in retractable lens hood Black lens dot Limited to 450 pieces worldwide The price is $4,495 – $500 cheaper […]

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New: MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm f/1.3 lens for Leica M-mount by Mr. Miyazaki

There is a new MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm f/1.3 lens for Leica M-mount from Miyazaki San (priced around $900) – here are the Google translated details:

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