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Ralph Gibson received the Leica Hall of Fame Award, 2021 LOBA winners announced

By LR admin | Published: November 6, 2021

In addition to the two new Q2 “Reporter” cameras, Leica made also two additional announcements at their event in Wetzlar:

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Announced: Leica Q2 “Reporter” and Leica Q2 Monochrom “Reporter” cameras

By LR admin | Published: November 4, 2021

The previously rumored Leica Q2 “Reporter” and Leica Q2 Monochrom “Reporter” cameras are now officially announced – this is why Leica invited a bunch of influencers to Wetzlar. I still have a theory that Leica had planned this event for the M11 a long time ago and then decided to delay the announcement. It is […]

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Ending soon: up to 30% off Capture One 22 and DxO software

By LR admin | Published: November 4, 2021

Also ending soon – 30% off DxO products including the latest releases: DxO Photo Lab 5 (free trial) DxO  FilmPack 6 (free trial) DxO PureRaw 1.5 (free trial) DxO Nik Collection 4.2(free trial)

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Unusual activities in Wetzlar (Leica M11 event?)

By LR admin | Published: November 3, 2021

Leica has invited many photographers, influencers, journalists, and Leica fans at Wetzlar for what I assume is a new product presentation/announcement. The first thing that comes to mind is Leica M11 on 11/11/2021, but I was told that the M11 announcement was delayed, or is it? Update – the upcoming event in Wetzlar could be […]

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Try your luck: lottery to buy one of the thirty brand new Epson R-D1s digital rangefinder cameras with Leica M-mount for $17 (Japan only)

By LR admin | Published: November 3, 2021

    Epson found thirty brand new Epson R-D1s digital rangefinder cameras with Leica M-mount while organizing one of their warehouses. After refurbishing the cameras, Epson decided to sell them for… $17.54 each (tax included). The bad news is that this offer is valid only for 30 residents of Japan who already owned an R-D1 […]

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Sample photos from the new Contax Zeiss Planar T* 45mm f/2 G lens conversion for Leica M-mount by Funleader

By LR admin | Published: November 2, 2021

Here are some sample photos taken with the new Contax Zeiss Planar T* 45mm f/2 G lens conversion for Leica M-mount by Funleader (more info is available here):

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Just announced: new Funleader Contax G45 f/2 converted lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: November 1, 2021

Today Funleader released a new product: Contax G45 f/2 to Leica M converted lens based on the Contax Zeiss Planar T* 45mm f/2 G lens – you can purchase it directly from their website and free worldwide shipping is included. Only 300 converted lenses are available (first come, first served). Additional pictures: Funleader has done […]

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