Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

Project B23 “The Barnack Reimagined” (3D printed Barnack camera)

By LR admin | Published: October 30, 2024

This Project B23 “The Barnack Reimagined” is about a 3D-printed Barnack camera – see the details here:

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Leica digest #164

By LR admin | Published: October 30, 2024

→ Airtag holder case for camera straps. → The new PolarPro LightLeak 28mm f/11 lens for L-mount is now available for pre-order. → The new ON1 Photo RAW 2025 is now officially released (save 15%). Additional information is available here. → This crazy camera collection with many Leica cameras is up for sale. → Interview […]

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2024: 70 years of Leica M cameras and 100 years since the production of the Leica I

By LR admin | Published: October 26, 2024

The Leica M camera is 70 years old: the M mount was introduced in 1954 with the Leica M3 (Wikipedia). Going even further back in time, in 1923, Barnack convinced Ernst Leitz II to make a preproduction run of 31 cameras to test. 100 years ago, in 1924, Ernst Leitz decided to produce the camera. […]

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Leica interview at the 2024 Paris Photo Show

By LR admin | Published: October 26, 2024

Phototrend always has one of the best interviews in the business – always to the point, without any influencers’ BS. They recently published their interview from the 2024 Paris Photo Show with Laurent Pidancet (head of the Leica Akademie in France). Here is a quick recap:

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Officially announced: new Insta360 Ace Pro 2 camera co-engineered with Leica

By LR admin | Published: October 22, 2024

The previously rumored Insta360 Ace Pro 2 camera with 8k video, AI chip, and Leica lens is now officially announced: Amazon | B&H Photo | Insta360 Additional information Product listing Previous coverage Press release

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What’s next for Leica? (updated rumors recap)

By LR admin | Published: October 21, 2024

After the recent Leica Q3 43 camera announcements, here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):

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Leica digest #163

By LR admin | Published: October 20, 2024

→ Updated Panasonic Lumix S lens roadmap (L-mount). → 7Artisans to announce a new 10mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens for L-mount. → Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200mm f/2.8 ASPH lens unboxing by NPC Photo. The new lens is currently in stock at B&H Photo. → The previously reported Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro series autofocus full-frame lens for L-mount is […]

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