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Leica LUX Grip additional information

Some additional information on the new Leica LUX Grip from Reddotforum: Name Leica LUX Grip Article Number 18562 Material Full metal housing: Aluminium Working Conditions Charging: 10°C to +45°C Operating: -10°C to +60°C Storage: 0°C to +45°C Battery Voltage 3.7V / 0.5A Weight Approx. 130 g (including battery) Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE Battery Lithium-ion, 3.7V […]

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A new Leica M camera with an electronic viewfinder is rumored to be announced later this year

A new Leica M camera with an electronic viewfinder is rumored to be announced later this year (2025). I already posted several leaked pictures from a recent Leica survey where they described different design update options, and one of them includes an EVF:     Here are the different viewfinder options Leica is considering for […]

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DxO adds support for the Leica Q3 43 camera and Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH lens

DxO added support for the Leica Q3 43 camera and Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH lens: Leica Q3 43 Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm F2.8 ASPH Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm F2.8 ASPH with TC L 1.4x Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm F2.8 ASPH with TC L 2x Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II A (L-mount) The new DxO Optics Modules can […]

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Leica digest #171

→ Think Tank Photo announced the new “Darklight” tactical photo backpack series (see also the latest TTP special offers): Official website | B&H Photo | Amazon. → New: C7 Adapters Leica M-Arri lens adapter (allows the use of M lenses on Arri cameras). A similar adapter by Denz is available at B&H. → Pelican announced […]

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A new Leica LUX Grip for smartphone photography announced

The previously rumored Leica LUX Grip for smartphone photography is now officially announced. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia Adorama | B&H Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Leica Lisse WEX Photo | RedDotCameras Calumet | Koch | Koster Rangefinder Map Camera There is also a new Leica Leather Case for the Leica […]

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The Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens is listed as discontinued in Japan

The Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens is listed as discontinued in Japan: Kitamura Camera: discontinued products Map Camera: discontinued products, in stock Bic Camera: on sale now Yodobashi Camera: discontinued Leica Store: out of stock In the US, the Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens is currently in stock at B&H Photo, but the […]

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Tomorrow Leica will announce a new iPhone grip that can control the FOTOS/LUX apps (by Fjorden?)

Tomorrow Leica is rumored to announce a new iPhone grip that can control the FOTOS/LUX apps (by Fjorden?). My guess is that this will be a new and improved version (Leica branded) of the Fjorden camera grip for iPhone. I already made a blog post on this rumor last year:

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