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Leica M11 “Quick Start Guide” and “Technical Data” PDF files now available for download

By LR admin | Published: January 12, 2022

The Leica M11 “Quick Start Guide” and “Technical Data” PDF files are now available for download from Leica Camera website:

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The latest software updates from Topaz Labs

By LR admin | Published: January 12, 2022

Topaz Labs released several new software updates: Sharpen AI v3.3.5 was released with an improved masking experience, new auto model selection, and performance improvements. Gigapixel AI v5.7.3 was released with an updated Standard AI model, improved cropping experience, and usability improvements. DeNoise AI v3.4.2 was released with native Apple M1 support, improved RAW file handling, […]

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Leica M11 US price rumored to be $8,995

By LR admin | Published: January 12, 2022

The US price of the upcoming Leica M11 is rumored to be $8,995. This is also currently the price of the Leica M10-R model, so it will be interesting to see if Leica will drop the price of the M10-R. Stay tuned today for more leaks and detailed coverage of the Leica event tomorrow and […]

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Kai Wong published his Leica M11 video online

By LR admin | Published: January 12, 2022

Kai Wong published his Leica M11 video before the announcement and then removed it from his YouTube channel. Many readers have uploaded the video on social media and other sites – check the Leica M11 Facebook Group and this link (update: a reader added another link where you can watch the video). Leica M11 camera […]

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Leica M9 + Contax G 45mm f/2 lens (converted by Funleader) sample photos

By LR admin | Published: January 12, 2022

Several readers asked me to post a few sample photos of the new Contax G 45mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount (converted by Funleader) taken with a Leia M9 camera (ok, Leica M-E actually) – JPG files are straight out of the camera, lens detection was off: The full resolution photos can be found on […]

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Leica M11 camera announcement tomorrow

By LR admin | Published: January 12, 2022

The new Leica M11 camera will be officially announced tomorrow January 13, at 3 pm CET. I got some last minutes leaks: Leica M11 black (EU20200): magnesium+aluminum= 455 g (without battery) Leica M11 silver (EU20201): brass+magnesium= 565 g (without battery) Battery: 75 g, 700 shot CIPA /1700 Leica style Dimensions: 147 x 80 x 38.5 […]

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The TTArtisan 23mm f/1.4 APS-C lens is now available also for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: January 10, 2022

Today TTArtisan released a new 23mm f/1.4 APS-C lens for Leica L-mount (the lens was already available for other mirrorless mounts). Only the black/silver version is available for L-mount. The new lens can be purchased online from: TTartisan (international shipping available) Pergear (international shipping available)     Additional information:

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