Category Archives: Leica Q

New: Gariz leather half case for Leica Q (Typ 116) camera

        Gariz recently announced a new leather half case for the Leica Q (Typ 116) camera. Both the black (BL-LCQBK) and brown (BL-LCQBR) versions are currently available at Amazon and eBay. Additional details: Made from high quality genuine leather, Limited Black Label Edition (Black 6H Coating Metal Base) Front small grip on […]

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First Leica Q Typ 116 price drop (in Australia)

The Leica Q (Typ 116) camera is currently AUD$5,546 or AUD$354 off (regular price: AUD$5,900). This makes the price of the Q around US$4,000 (the price in the US is US$4,250). This offer will be valid till the end of September.  

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Arte di Mano half cases for Leica Q camera are now shipping

The handmade Arte di Mano half cases for Leica Q are now shipping. Variety of leathers and colors are available at the Leica Store Miami. Check out also the new Angelo Pelle half cases for the Leica Q camera.

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What to expect from Leica Camera in the next few months: new system camera, Noctilux, X-U Typ 113

A quick recap of the latest rumors/what to expect from Leica in the next few months (the first announcement is expected in the next 30-60 days): New full frame interchangeable lens camera with AF and EVF New Noctilux lens – could for the M or T systems or maybe for the new Leica system mentioned […]

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Leica Q (Typ 116) vs. Leica M (Typ 240) with 28mm f/2 Summicron lens (video)

If you have 45 minutes to spare, watch this video on the Leica Q vs. Leica M 240 with 28mm f/2 Summicron lens:

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Apple Digital Camera RAW 6.06 now supports Leica Q, DxO adds support for Leica T

Apple released Digital Camera RAW compatibility update 6.06 for OS X Yosemite with support for the Leica Q (Typ 116) camera.

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Leica Q is the winner of the EISA European Premium Compact Camera Award for 2015-2016

The Leica Q Typ Typ 116 is the winner of the EISA European Premium Compact Camera Award for 2015-2016:

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The sensor inside the Leica Q Typ 116 is most likely produced by TowerJazz – an Israeli semiconductor manufacturer with tight relations to Panasonic

In a recent interview Leica confirmed that the sensor inside the Q Typ 116 camera is not made by Sony or CMOSIS. So, who is the manufacturer of this sensor? One very plausible option is TowerJazz – an Israeli semiconductor manufacturer with tight relations to Panasonic who has produced sensors for CMOSIS in the past. Here are […]

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