I recently toured Owlkrown’s facility in Miami, expecting a boutique operation (their slogan is “Made in Miami”). What I found was a working machine shop. The equipment is the part I keep thinking about. Mazak Integrex multitasking centers, plus Haas, Doosan, and Tsugami Swiss machines: capital equipment that usually earns its keep on aerospace and […]
Rock n Roll Straps & Bags has introduced the Hard Rock Collection, a new series of four handcrafted camera straps made from Italian full-grain leather. Designed around Leica M, Q, and SL camera systems, the collection combines two distinctive perforation patterns—Grid and Dots—with two different strap widths. The perforated construction reduces weight and improves airflow […]
Owlkrown released new Leica M11/M EV1 camera cases and M10 grip: Cobalt Patina FlexCase for Leica M11 & M EV1 Emerald Green FlexCase for Leica M11 & M EV1 FlexGrip for Leica M10 Owlkrown now offers 25 different grip combinations for the Leica Q2 and Q3 cameras: Previous coverage of Owlkrown products can be found here (some Owlkrown products are […]
Akara Labs released updated and improved Slim Skin cases for Leica M11 cameras. The new versions now come with a subtle pebble leatherette texture, permanent USB-C port access, and a wider fit range. Alongside the M11 and M11-P, the new version now also fits the M11-D, the M11 Monochrom, and the EV1. Two main […]
You can now buy a set of Leica repair tools on eBay:
Owlkrown announced a new modular FlexPlate for Leica SL3 cameras with double memory card & Airtag pockets (free worldwide shipping): Price: $379.99 Finish: black chrome, type III hardcoat anodize Fits Leica SL3, SL3-S, SL3 Reporter, and SL3-P cameras Pre-orders now open, shipping starts in late August/early September 2026 (free worldwide shipping) The FlexPlate comes with […]
Kamerakraft has opened pre-orders for their LMGRIP grip for Leica M film cameras. The next batch will be 160 pieces and will be available in all finishes this time: regular black and silver, gloss black paint, and walnut or matte black handles. You can use your coupon code LM105 for a 5% discount: use this link […]
