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The latest photo editing software releases and offers

→ Dariusz Breś (see his previous posts) upscaled one of his photos from 4,000px to 16,000px with the Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI software. The results are impressive – you can download the 16,000px photo from Flickr. The latest Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 5.8 was recently released with several improvements and it is currently 20 off (you can use coupon code RUMORS15 to get an additional 15% off). […]

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New Kamerakraft LMGRIP v3.0 grip for Leica M film cameras now available (limited availability)

Kamerakraft has a new LMGRIP version 3.0 grip for Leica M film cameras. Here are the functions of the new grip: Update – Kamerakraft grips are currently out of stock, but you can check the latest IDS Works modular grips for different Leica models.

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Announced: Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for VM and L39 mounts

Today Cosina officially announced the previously rumored Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for VM and L39 mounts (not L-mount as previously reported). Here are the details: Press release Product pages (with sample photos): VM version | L39 version Pre-order links (not active yet): B&H Photo | Jo Geier | PhotoHouse | Meister Camera Additional […]

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The first Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical VM lens reviews are out

Fred Miranda publish a long and detailed review of the new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount –  here are the final thoughts:

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Leica digest #89

→ Peak Design released 15 new bags, backpacks, pouches, and duffels in different sizes and colors. → The latest Adobe releases are out. → The 40th Leitz Photographica Auction will take place on June 11, 2022, at Leitz Park, Wetzlar. → Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens review. → The latest Leica related videos:

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First leaked pictures of the upcoming Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for Leica M + L mounts

Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for Leica M and Leica L mounts that are rumored to be announced for the 2022 CP+ show in Japan (this will be the first Voigtlander lens for Leica L mount):

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First review of the new Viltrox DG-L macro extension tube ring set for L-mount cameras

Viltrox recently announced a new DG-L macro extension set with 12mm and 24mm tube rings (price: $54) designed for Panasonic/Sigma/Leica L-mount camera systems and the first review is already available online:

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