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The Leica M11-P Safari camera is now listed as discontinued

By LR admin | Published: February 11, 2026

The Leica M11-P Safari camera is now listed as discontinued: The M11-P Safari model was announed in May 2025:

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Now available: Leica porcelain espresso cups

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2026

Leica-branded porcelain espresso cups are now available for sale at: B&H Photo Leica Miami Red Dot Cameras Additional information: Consists of 2 espresso cups and 2 saucers One cup holds 1 single espresso with milk foam 100% porcelain, White, with Leica Outline Logo 10.1 fl oz Capacity Made in Europe

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Will there be a Leica Q3 43 Monochrom camera?

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2026

I received a cryptic message that a new Leica Q3 43 Monochrom camera will be announced within the next 12 months. I cannot confirm these rumors for now, but I’m curious what readers think about such a camera. Here is a poll: “Would you buy a Leica Q3 43 Monochrom camera?” Please enable JavaScript to […]

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Leica sales breakdown by camera systems

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2026

I cannot confirm if this information is accurate, but I was told that this is the recent Leica sales breakdown by camera systems: Leica M system: 40% Leica Q system: 40% Leica SL system: 12% Other (D-Lux, Sofort): 8% I believe I was under NDA years ago when I first saw the first Leica Q […]

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Second Leica store opened in India in Bandra, Mumbai

By LR admin | Published: February 9, 2026

Last year, the second Leica store in India was opened in Bandra, Mumbai. The first Leica store is in the capital, New Delhi, and with Mumbai being the country’s creative and media hub, Bandra felt like a natural next step. Here are the addresses of the two Leica stores with some additional pictures:

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Oberwerth announced a new Backpack Pure & Sling Bag Small

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2026

Oberwerth announced a new Backpack Pure and a new Sling Bag Small. The new Backpack Pure comes with one or two zippers and offers something different: it is more like a hybrid backpack for business trips, with a removable photo insert that turns it into a full-fledged Cordura® camera bag with a waterproof zipper. Early-Bird-Offer for […]

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Leica digest #219

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2026

→ Owlkrown released a new Monochrome leather strap (you can use code OKVALENTINE26 for 15% off sidewide). → Mr. Ding is plans to re-optimize their Noxlux 50mm f/1.1 lens for M-mount, with further upgrades to the coating, glass material, and appearance. Pictured above are reprints of the new lens prototype. Previous coverage of M-mount lenses […]

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