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Results from the third Wetzlar Camera Auction

By LR admin | Published: October 10, 2021

Here are the top results from the third Wetzlar Camera Auction that took place last night in Wetzlar:

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Leica digest #82

By LR admin | Published: October 8, 2021

→ Elago released a new case for Apple AirPods Pro and AirTagm that is clearly inspired by Leica cameras – you can get one for $15 at Amazon. → TTartisan will soon announce a new 35mm f/1.4 APS-C silver lens for L-mount. → Panasonic announced a new 6K Lumix BS1H mirrorless full-frame box-style cinema camera […]

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The rumored Leica M11 camera could be delayed until 2022

By LR admin | Published: October 7, 2021

I received several reports that the rumored Leica M11 camera launch date could be pushed back becuase of the current global parts shortage and shipping crisis. The new release date is now rumored to be at the beginning of 2022. Stay tuned for more updates or contact me if you have any insider information. Here […]

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New Leica Q2 “Reporter” limited edition camera to be announced soon (with scratch-resistant finish and Kevlar trim?)

By LR admin | Published: October 6, 2021

Leica Camera AG is rumored to announce a new Leica Q2 “Reporter” limited edition camera – I assume the new Q2 model will be similar to the Leica M10-P “Reporter” model with a scratch-resistant finish and Kevlar trim (read more on Kevlar at Wikipedia):

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New Leica price increase in the US (Q2, SL2)

By LR admin | Published: October 6, 2021

Some Leica cameras (and lenses?) went up in price in the US on October 1st. I do not have the full list, but here are a few examples: Leica Q2 went up by $200 (now $5,700) Leica SL2 went up by $300 (now $6,900) Check the latest Leica US prices at one of our sponsors: […]

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The next wave of Leica auction madness is coming soon (starting this weekend)

By LR admin | Published: October 5, 2021

The next wave of Leica auction madness is coming soon: Wetzlar Camera Auction The Wetzlar Camera Auction #3 will take place on October 9, 2021 in Wetzlar, Germany (online catalog): Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction is taking place on November 20, 2021 in Vienna, Austria (online catalog). Leitz Photographica Auction […]

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Coming soon: Light Lens Lab ELCAN 50mm f/2 replica lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: October 4, 2021

In addition to the 35mm f/2 eight-element M-mount lens, the Chinese brand Light Lens Lab (LLL) will soon release a new ELCAN 50mm f/2 replica lens for Leica M-mount. Update: PopFlash is now the official distributor of LLL (Light Lens Lab) lenses in the US – check out the LLL lenses listed at their eBay […]

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