Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

New Pixii+ camera with M-mount announced

By LR admin | Published: October 29, 2023

Pixii officially announced the previously reported Pixii+ camera with M-mount (see previous Pixii coverage). Here is what’s new: Update: Pixii cameras are now available for sale at B&H Photo.

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New Insta360 action camera with Leica SUMMARIT lens coming soon

By LR admin | Published: October 25, 2023

A new action camera was spotted in China equipped with a 1/1.3-inch sensor and Leica SUMMARIT lens (16mm equivalent). This is probably a new product by Insta360 – they already have several action cameras with Leica lenses:

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Leica digest #129

By LR admin | Published: October 21, 2023

→ The “I’m Back Film” 20MP digital film cartridge already raised over $300k on Kickstarter. → Leica Stories: In conversation with Paul Bartholomew. → Topaz Labs released Video AI 4. The new version is currently $50 off. For what’s new in version 4, see this blog post. → A new version of Luminar NEO with new AI tools is […]

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Dr. Andreas Kaufmann: “2023 is the best year in Leica’s history”

By LR admin | Published: October 20, 2023

Phototrend published their interviews with Cyril Thomas, CEO of Leica France (from the 2023 Salon de la Photo 2023 show), and with Dr. Andreas Kaufmann. Here are a few quotes:

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New Leica BIG Pocket Book 9th edition released

By LR admin | Published: October 20, 2023

A new Leica BIG Pocket Book 9th edition is now available for purchase exclusively at RedDotCameras. The new version has the same content as the original but it is 60% bigger in physical size. The price is £48. Leica Pocket Book 8th edition now available (2018 reprint)

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PIXII is teasing a new camera with M-mount (PIXII+)

By LR admin | Published: October 18, 2023

PIXII (see previous coverage) is teasing a new camera (PIXII+): “The next one will come with a plus.” Update: Pixii cameras are now available for sale at B&H Photo.

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New on Kickstarter: “I’m Back Film” adds 20MP digital film cartridge to Leica film cameras

By LR admin | Published: October 14, 2023

The “I’m Back” digital back project has been going on for years and it’s still being updated: The latest “I’m Back Film” version adds a 20MP digital film cartridge to Leica film cameras and is now listed for funding on Kickstarter (fully funded in just 17 minutes): Here are the “I’m Back Film” technical specifications: […]

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New updates and offers from Topaz, Skylum, ON1, Adobe, DxO, and ACDSee

By LR admin | Published: October 11, 2023

Topaz Labs Video AI version 4.0 is coming on October 17 and there is a new limited-time offer: $50 off + 3 months free. Skylum Luminar Neo flash sale: 30% off with code RUMORS30 (valid October 9-14). ON1 Photo RAW 2024 is coming soon with new features: What’s new | Buy now with a discount. […]

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