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Leica M10 Monochrom coming soon – here is the first leaked picture

The Leica M10 Monochrom has been rumored for a while and we now also have the first leaked picture courtesy of Nokishita. For comparison, here is the current Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 model: The new model is expected to have a 41MP sensor (7864 x 5200 or 40.89MP exactly):

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Leica and Insta360 announce strategic partnership to reinvent the action cam (Insta360 ONE R)

The previously rumored Insta360 ONE R action camera (Adorama | B&H) that was officially announced today was co-engineered with Leica. Both companies also announced a strategic partnership “to reinvent the action cam“:

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New TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount is coming soon

In addition to the 50mm f/0.95 lens, TTArtisan (different from 7artsians) will soon also announce a new 50mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount: Update: TTartisan lenses are available for sale at the PhotoRumors Online Store with free international shipping.

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For $220 you can now test and calibrate your Leica gear and get a certificate and 12 months warranty

Leica Camera USA is now offering a special service where you can get your Leica gear tested and calibrated by Leica Factory Trained Technicians and certified that it meets original specifications, regardless of the age of the product – a Leica Service Certificate will be issued with a 12 months warranty. The price of this […]

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Flashback: Leica M10 Royal Selangor special limited edition camera from 2018

Have you seen this Royal Selangor and Leica collaboration from December 2018? I must have missed it and a reader recently pointed it out to me. Here are the details on the Leica M10 Royal Selangor special limited edition camera: Royal Selangor and Leica bring together their legacy of craftsmanship and design to produce a […]

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Happy New Year and the top 10 most popular LeicaRumors blog posts for 2019

Happy New Year to all LeicaRumors readers! Thank you all for being a reader for the past eleven years. Here are the top 10 most popular blog posts for 2019: The latest Leica rumors: SL2, M10X, M with EVF, APO Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Asph lens Very interesting hints about future Leica products First Leica Q2 […]

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What’s next for Leica? (Leica Q2 Monochrom rumors)

Some new Leica rumors: Leica Q2 Monochrom is a possibility (not confirmed yet, reported only by one source) There will be a new special/limited edition Noctilux M 50mm f/0.95 lens (with a vintage design?). Leica is now working on “next-generation M lens design” that will be optimized for high megapixel cameras (long term plan, at […]

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