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New version of Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI released (coupon code included)

The new Leica M10-R high megapixel camera is coming soon, but you can still enlarge your images up to 600% without losing detail and preserving image quality with Gigapixel AI. Yesterday Topaz Labs released an update to Gigapixel AI with a model improvement for better results, a new single-image preview view, new zoom options, and the […]

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New photos of the upcoming Leica M10-R camera leaked online

New pictures of the upcoming Leica M10-R camera leaked online:

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TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount unboxing and sample photos

I received my TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount a few days ago and uploaded a few full resolution sample photos to flickr (the DNG files can be downloaded here). The photos are not manipulated in any way (SOOC: Straight Out of the Camera) and almost all of them were taken wide open at f/0.95. All […]

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Sigma announced three APS-C lenses for L-mount cameras (Leica CL, TL, TL2): 16mm f/1.4, 30mm f/1.4, 56mm f/1.4

In case you missed my post on PhotoRumors last week – Sigma released three new APS-C interchangeable DC DN lenses for L-mount (basically for the Leica CL, TL and TL2 cameras): Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary The new lenses are […]

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New Komaru Damascus limited edition soft release button released

A new Komaru “Damascus” limited edition soft-release button was released today:

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Leica Oskar Barnack Award celebrates 40 years

This year is a milestone year for the prestigious Leica Oskar Barnack Award, as it celebrates 40 years of honoring establish and emerging photographers from across the world. Leica Camera will mark the momentous year with a few updates to the Award judging process and upgrading prizes awarded to winners:

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Results from the 36th Leitz Photographica Auction

The results from the 36th Leitz Photographica Auction are now available online (see also this post). For example, the pictured above Leica M10 prototype P01 camera sold for €32,000 euros excl. buyer’s premium. Here are a few other Leica highlights from the auction:

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