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

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

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

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

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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New Leica price increase coming in Japan on July 23rd

Leica Camera Japan Co., Ltd. will increase the prices of some products in Japan on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Please note that products reserved or ordered on or after Wednesday, July 23, 2025, will be delivered at the new price. Check the current Leica prices and availability at Map Camera. Here is the new price […]

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Echolens digital camera without a screen now on Kickstarter

The Echolens digital camera without a screen “that feels like film” is now listed on Kickstarter with a $99 early bird special – over $70k already raised in the first day (previously reported here). Coming soon: Echolens Leica-inspired, inexpensive digital camera without a screen Other Kickstarted projects:

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Many Zeiss and Voigtlander lenses for M-mount are now on sale (up to $360 off)

Many Zeiss and Voigtlander lenses for M-mount are now on sale at B&H Photo: 16 Zeiss lenses for M-mount are now up to $360 off 36 Voigtlander lenses for M-mount are now up to $300 off Thypoch summer lens sale

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