Category Archives: Leica Accessories

Cheap Leica accessories

By LR admin | Published: April 1, 2017

Even though the words “cheap” and “Leica” are usually not used in the same sentence, I was able to find some “cheap” third party accessories for Leica cameras:

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Fight lens fungus with this new electronic dry cabinet for photo gear

By LR admin | Published: March 27, 2017

Many Leica shooters who are using old M lenses know that lens fungus could be a problem, especially in areas with tropical climate and high humidity. Today B&H started selling these new electronic dry cabinets for lenses, photographic gear and other equipment. Two different models are available: 30L and 80L. Additional information:

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Leica digest (Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens review, black dot replacement for M10)

By LR admin | Published: March 19, 2017

→ A set of six used Leica Summicron-C T2.0 cinema lenses listed for sale at $72,500 (full price: $90,100). → David Farkas has some of the best reviews on Leica gear and he just published his review of the Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens: “The 50mm Summilux-SL ASPH is a formidable lens, offering sharpness at […]

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Kipon adapters for Leica M and SL mounts

By LR admin | Published: March 12, 2017

Kipon now has a full set of adapters for Leica M and SL mounts (picture above: Summilux cinema lens + IB/E S35-FF 8K expander + KIPON PL-SL + Leica SL camera):

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Leica announced new accessories from COOPH and Gitzo

By LR admin | Published: March 4, 2017

Leica Camera Announces New, Premium Accessories from COOPH and Gitzo Stylish, high-quality rope straps from COOPH and rugged tripods from Gitzo provide users luxury add-ons for their cameras and binoculars March 3, 2017 – Leica Camera presents new accessories for cameras and binoculars. The product portfolio now features Leica Rope Straps, a selection of stylish […]

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Using the Konica Minolta ACT-100 1.5x telephoto converter lens on the Leica Q camera

By LR admin | Published: February 27, 2017

An update on my last post on attaching additional third party lens converters to the Leica Q camera – another option described here is using this old Konica Minolta ACT-100 1.5x telephoto converter lens with a 49mm thread that fits perfectly on the Q and gives an effective 75mm when using the 50mm crop mode: 28mm*1.5 = […]

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Three new Really Right Stuff base plates for Leica M Typ 240 and Typ 246 now available

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2017

The Really Right Stuff base plates for Leica M cameras were announced a while back but I don’t think I have covered them here on the blog: Really Right Stuff BM240 base plate for Leica M Typ 240 and Typ 246 Really Right Stuff BM240 L-Plate and grip set for Leica M Typ 240 and […]

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