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New: Topaz Labs DeNoise AI v3.1 and ON1 NoNoise AI image noise removal solutions

Two new image noise removal solutions were released: Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.1 – here is what’s new: New Severe Noise AI model – tackle photos suffering from excessive noise due to very high ISO settings and low light conditions Improved Comparison View – Select which AI models are displayed to quickly choose […]

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A “chargrilled” fire-damaged Leica M4 camera with a Summicron 50mm lens sold for $2000 at a recent auction

A “chargrilled” fire-damaged Leica M4 camera with a Summicron 50mm lens sold for £1,200 ($1,670) at a recent auction in the UK (the final price with fees was £1,488 0r $2,070). The camera belonged to photographer Jonathan Bloom  and got damaged in a house fire:

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Last chance to order the black Kamerakraft grip for Leica M film cameras (almost sold out)

Update – Kamerakraft grips are currently out of stock, but you can check the latest IDS Works modular grips for different Leica models. This is your last chance to order the Kamerakraft grip for Leica M film cameras at the Leica Rumors Online Store – the brown walnut option is already sold out and out of stock. […]

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Rumors: the partnership with Huawei has ended and Leica is currently looking for a new smartphone partner

There are multiple reports/rumors online that the partnership between Huawei and Leica has ended and Leica is currently looking for a new smartphone partner (Xiaomi/Honor/Sharp?):

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Announced: Sharp Aquos R6 smartphone with 22MP 1-inch sensor and Leica-branded f/1.9 Summicron lens

The previously rumored Sharp Aquos R6 smartphone with 22MP 1-inch sensor and Leica-branded f/1.9 Summicron lens is now officially announced:

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The first Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens reviews are in (Leica M-mount)

The first reviews of the new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens are already available online – here is the feedback from Jack Takahashi (read the full review here): Good: Image quality Build quality Price Bad: Size Messy background bokeh in some situations Check out also the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens review at Fred […]

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Additional coverage: Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount

    Some additional coverage on the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount:

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