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New LTM rangefinder film camera being developed by Suzuki Handmade Camera Factory

By LR admin | Published: October 3, 2025

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:

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DJ-Optical launched a 50mm f/1.0 lens for Leica M mount

By LR admin | Published: October 1, 2025

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 8 released with a new Time Warp mode and full Photoshop integration

By LR admin | Published: September 30, 2025

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:

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Leica Camera FY 2024/25 financial results: revenue up 7.6% to €596 million, alongside continued profitability growth

By LR admin | Published: September 30, 2025

Leica Camera released its FY 2024/25 financial results – here is a recap (see previous financial results): Financial Performance: Leica Camera Group achieved record sales for FY 2024/25 (April 2024–March 2025), with revenue up 7.6% to €596 million (from €554 million the previous year), alongside continued profitability growth. Regional Sales Growth: Europe led with 7.6% […]

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Report: Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader

By LR admin | Published: September 29, 2025

The latest Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 “Silver Edition” lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader is now back in stock, available in both black and silver (see previous coverage of the lens). This lens is inspired by Leica’s legendary 1960s 35mm f/1.4 V2 lens. US buyers do not have to pay tariffs when they order directly from […]

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What’s next for Leica? (updated rumors recap: SL3 Reporter, Q3 Monochrom, M EV1, and more)

By LR admin | Published: September 28, 2025

Here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here) – multiple new Leica product announcements are expected in October: Leica Q3 Monochrom on or around October 16th Leica M EV1 on or around October 23rd New Leitz phone (coming soon – probably in the first week of October) […]

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Leica digest #200

By LR admin | Published: September 27, 2025

→ New Leica x Ollin collaboration for digiscoping solutions: see the newly announced products. → A Swedish Army Leica IIIF camera (1956) is up for auction. → Leica will soon release a new firmware update for the Q3 camera with updates to make it similar to the SL3 (in terms of menu options and selection, […]

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