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The new “100 Leica Stories” book

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2025

Here is some additional informtion on the new “100 Leica Stories” book that was released this week for the centenary celebration of the Leica I model – the book can be ordered from B&H Photo (more Leica books are available on Amazon):

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Leica digest #187

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2025

→ The new Leica MONOPAN 50 black and white film will be priced at €12 including VAT, according to the official press release that was released after I published my blog post. The US price has not been released yet – check B&H Photo for updates. Shipping will start on August 21st. → Venus Optics […]

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The Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 olive green limited edition lens comes with a free L-mount lens adapter

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2025

The new Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 olive green limited edition lens comes with a free L-mount lens adapter and UV filter if you purchase it directly from the Brightin Star official website: The lens is also available for sale on Aliexpress, but without the free adapter. Amazon is already sold out. Check all available Brightin Star […]

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New from Akara Labs: Leica Q2 and Voigtländer Bessa Slim Skin camera cases

By LR admin | Published: June 27, 2025

Akara Labs released two new Slim Skin camera cases – they are available in both gripped and non-gripped versions with the Akara signature quick-release bung mount system: Leica Q2 Slim Skin Case Voigtländer Bessa Slim Skin Case More Akara Labs cases and products can be found here (check also their website):

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Leica 0-series No. 112 from 1923 auctioned for 7.2 million euros: the second most expensive camera ever sold

By LR admin | Published: June 27, 2025

The Leica 0-series No. 112 from 1923 was auctioned for 7.2 million euros at the 46th Leitz Photographica Auction – the second most expensive camera ever sold (the online catalogue can be found here). Leica 0-Series No. 112 prototype coming up for auction: one of the rarest cameras in history Additional information:

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The Leica BP-SCL7 lithium-ion battery is now available in olive green and glossy black

By LR admin | Published: June 26, 2025

In addition to all the centennial edition products announced today, Leica also released new olive green and glossy black versions of the Leica BP-SCL7 lithium-ion battery to match the latest M11 Safari and M11 glossy black models.

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New “100 years of Leica” products announced: M11-D set with Leitz Anastigmat-M 50 f/3.5 + Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH lenses, D-Lux 8, Sofort 2, Trinovid 10×40, and a new book

By LR admin | Published: June 26, 2025

Today, Leica announced several new products for the centenary celebration of the Leica I model: M11-D 100 years of Leica in a special set with Leitz Anastigmat-M 50 f/3.5, Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH, and accessories D-Lux 8 100 years of Leica Sofort 2 100 years of Leica Trinovid 10×40 100 years of Leica 100 Leica […]

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