Several people familiar with Leica’s internal organization are aware that medium-format R&D activities were significantly reduced and that personnel from the S development division were progressively reassigned to SL- and M-related projects. The dedicated medium format development structure itself appears to have been dissolved. This may have to do with the latest rumors about Blackstone trying […]
Here is some additional informtion on Gpixel (Chinese name: 长光辰芯 / Changguang Chenxin), the Changchun-based Chinese CMOS image sensor specialist that Leica has chosen for its next-generation sensors:
→ The Leica SL2 camera is now selling for $4,806 on Amazon. → Memory card and storage prices, including SD/microSD, CFexpress, and SSDs, are rising sharply in 2026 primarily due to an AI-driven surge in NAND flash demand that has outstripped supply, for example: Lexar, LaCie, OWC, and ProGrade. → WANDRD camera bags sale […]
Here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here): No new Leica M or Leica Q models expected in 2026, only a few limited editions Leica M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8, and APO-M 50 f/2 in Metal Gray coming soon (may not be released together) New Leica SL 44MP […]
Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Leica M11-P, Leica Q3, Leica D-Lux 8, and Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH in Metal Gray that will be officially announced on or around June 17th (initially reported yesterday): Leica is rumored to announce new M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8 cameras, and APO-M 50 f/2 lens in Metal Gray
Here is an update on the latest development of the handmade, fully mechanical LTM rangefinder film camera by the Suzuki Handmade Camera Factory in Japan (previously reported here):
→ Reportedly, the new Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi can be used in the United States, according to this Reddit post. You can buy the latest Leitzphone on eBay. → The Leica 24 SL Type 601 camera is now $2,770 on Amazon. → Topaz Labs released 6 new models for their photo and video apps (Topaz Studio, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Video). Additional information […]
