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2021 Leica Oskar Barnack Award shortlist candidates

By LR admin | Published: July 25, 2021

Here are the 2021 Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA) shortlist candidates (click for larger view):

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Leica Q2 James Bond 007 limited edition camera should be released in September/October

By LR admin | Published: July 25, 2021

The previously rumored Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams limited edition camera was announced back in February and is already sold out. The release of the other Leica Q2 James Bond 007 limited edition camera has been put on hold since the new James Bond movie was delayed because of COVID-19. According to Wikipedia, […]

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Wooden Leica M3 replica camera update

By LR admin | Published: July 22, 2021

Most orders of the wooden Leica M3 replica camera have been already fulfilled. Any new orders placed in the last 10 days will be shipped in August. The Wooden Leica M3 replica is available for sale at the Leica Rumors Online Store.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by LeicaRumors.com 🔴 (@leicarumors) […]

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Ernst Leitz Museum lets you experience photography interactively

By LR admin | Published: July 20, 2021

The Ernst Leitz Museum in Leitz Park, Wetzlar will open a new facility in October where visitors will be able to experience photography interactively. For additional information on the different experiences, see this article in English or this one in German.

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Zeiss Hologon 15mm f/8 lens prototype from Light Lens Lab

By LR admin | Published: July 19, 2021

The Chinese company Light Lens Lab recently released a new 35mm f/2 lens for M-mount based on the original 8-element Leica 35 f/2 Summicron classic from 1958. It seems that their next project will be a remake of the Zeiss Hologon 15mm f/8 lens for Leica M-mount (see eBay listings): Update: PopFlash is now the official distributor of LLL […]

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The latest photo editing deals and coupons

By LR admin | Published: July 17, 2021

The latest photo editing deals and coupons: 15% off Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15 30% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS 15% off ON1 NoNoise AI with code NOISE15 $10 off Skylum products with code LEICARUMORS 10% off Capture One products with code LEICARUMORS 15% off Capture One Nordic Style Kit (no code needed) 30% off Nik […]

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Just announced: new TTartisan 7.5mm f/2 fisheye APS-C lens for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 16, 2021

TTartisan announced a new 7.5mm f/2 fisheye APS-C lens for L-mount. The full details can be found here: Announced and available for pre-order: TTartisan 7.5mm f/2 fisheye APS-C lens

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