→ Kodak released two new Kodacolor color negative films (35mm roll film, 36 exposures): Kodak Kodacolor 100 Color Kodak Kodacolor 200 Color → The new 1TB Lexar Armor stainless-steel memory cards are now available: 1TB Lexar Armor Silver PRO SDXC card 1TB Lexar Armor Gold SDXC card → New: Leica 7×24 rangemaster CRF MAX laser […]
IDS Works (Initial Design Studio) released a new foldable thumb grip/thumb rest for Leica M and Q cameras: Description: designed to improve ergonomics for rangefinder-style cameras by providing a foldable thumb rest, mimicking the feel of older film cameras without a full hand grip. Compatibility: Leica M11, M10, M240, M9, M8, Q3, Q2, and Fujifilm […]
The upcoming Leica M EV1 camera was described to me as a Leica Q camera with an M-mount. The look of the M EV1 will be closer to that of the Leica Q, rather than the classic Leica M rangefinder design. There will be no hybrid or optical viewfinder as previously speculated. Here are a […]
In addition to the LTM rangefinder film camera by Suzuki Handmade Camera Factory I mentioned earlier today, Light Lens Lab is also working on a new Barnack-based replica film camera (previously reported here). Here are some pictures from that project (check also the latest LLL lenses for M-mount):
Suzuki Handmade Camera Factory in Japan is currently developing a new LTM rangefinder film camera. You can check the official website and the Instagram account for the progress of the project. Here is the recap:
On September 9, 2025, DJ-Optical launched a 50mm f/1.0 lens for Leica M mount, limited to 300 silver units, featuring a compact size and a large aperture, 62mm filter design, allowing for simultaneous attachment of filters and a lens hood. It has 11-blade diaphragm and the design consists of 10 elements in five groups, all […]
DxO FilmPack version 8 film emulation software is now officially released (buy here) with a new Time Warp mode and full Photoshop integration for analog style and historical immersion. Here is what’s new in DxO FilmPack 8:
