Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

Leica digest #224

By LR admin | Published: March 16, 2026

→ New Owlkrown FlexGrips for Leica Q2, Q3, M11 & M EV1 cameras. → Artist Talk & Photo Walk with Michael Jarecki at Tamarkin Camera (free) on Saturday, March 21st at 10 am (213 West Institute Place, Chicago).

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Leica Camera has a new CEO: Andreas Voll

By LR admin | Published: March 15, 2026

Leica Camera AG announced a major leadership change, appointing Andreas Voll as its new CEO effective April 1, 2026. The 44-year-old executive succeeds Matthias Harsch, who has held the position since 2017. Voll brings extensive experience in luxury goods and strategic management. He spent 15 years at IWC Schaffhausen, a Swiss luxury watchmaker, where he […]

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Reminder: Leica price increase coming in the US on March 13, 2026

By LR admin | Published: March 9, 2026

Just a quick reminder that a new Leica price increase in the US is coming on March 13, 2026. You still have time to lock in on the current prices: B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Below is a breakdown of affected products and their corresponding price increases:

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Leica digest #223

By LR admin | Published: March 8, 2026

→ New Peak Design bags are now listed for funding on Kickstarter, and they have already raised over $1.4M in just a few days (more Kickstarter funding projects). → Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM vs. Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH FLE lenses comparison: why the Distagon still wins on the M11. → Close out sale […]

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Leica digest #222

By LR admin | Published: March 2, 2026

→ Owlkrown released a new slimmer version of their M-Eyekup for Leica M-cameras. → Close out sale at Vi Vante – use coupon code LRW45 at the website (check out also the Vi Vante Amazon store). → A few months ago, LightPix Labs announced a new FlashQ FM2 retro-inspired wireless TTL/manual camera flash. Pre-orders are […]

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Leica price increase in the US confirmed for March 13, 2026

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2026

RedDotForum just confirmed my previous report about a new Leica price increase in the US coming on March 13, 2026. You have less than 2 weeks to lock in on the current prices: B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Below is a breakdown of affected products and their corresponding price increases:

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The Leica wooden toy camera is back: now available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: February 28, 2026

The Leica wooden toy camera is back (see previous coverage), and it is now available for pre-order at: B&H Photo Leica Miami Red Dot Cameras Details: Made of beech wood with a Leica red dot logo Removable lens and pressable release button Size: 4.53 x 1.06 x 2.99 inches Other third-party wooden Leica cameras can […]

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