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Leica S3 camera announced

The Leica S3 medium format camera is now officially announced (post update in progress, please refresh this page for the latest version). Here are the basic specifications: 64MP 30 x 45mm CMOS sensor DCI 4K and full HD video; 4:2:2 color ISO 100-50,000 Up to 3 fps shooting Optical pentaprism viewfinder, 0.87x-Mag Shipping starts in March […]

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Leica S3 rumored to be announced tomorrow

The Leica S3 medium format camera is rumored to be announced tomorrow, March 6. Additional information, including pictures and technical specifications, can be found here:

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The German Franzis Photographer’s Projects Collection is now on sale for $39 (was $276)

The Franzis Photographer’s Projects Collection is now on sale: This special Photographer’s projects Collection contains the most popular products of the FRANZIS projects software series: SHARPEN projects photographer DENOISE projects 2 HDR projects 5 NEAT projects The original price was $276, now on sale for $39 (86% off). Franzis is a German developer for photo-editing […]

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Leica CL camera being discontinued?

In addition to the Leica TL2 price drop in Germany, I reported last week, the price of the Leica CL camera has also been slashed in The Netherlands (Cameraland, Fotokonijnenberg, Kamera Express). In the US, only the Leica CL with the 18mm lens combo has been reduced by $995 (22% off): In addition, several CL configurations […]

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The story of the one-off 9/11 memorial titanium Leica M7 camera

The story of the one-off 9/11 memorial 50 Jahre Titanium Leica M7 in John Botte’s own words:

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Thoughts on what Leica needs to do to improve the M rangefinder camera

Thoughts on what Leica needs to do to improve the M rangefinder camera By John Ricard, a NYC based portrait photographer (website, Instagram) I filmed a video detailing the changes Leica should make in order for the M10 to be a better event camera. My video was inspired by one posted by Nathan Wright here on […]

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The world-first Shackleton x Leica collaboration created this new Frank Hurley photographer’s jacket

The world-first Shackleton x Leica collaboration created this new Frank Hurley photographer’s jacket (Frank Hurley is one of the greatest photojournalists of the 20th century): “The world’s first jacket engineered for extreme-weather photographers. Ergonomic construction allows complete freedom of movement when shooting. Bespoke pockets for batteries utilise core body heat to prolong life. Ten internal pockets […]

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