Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

Almost sold out: Contax G45 f/2, Vi Vante rope straps, Kamerakraft grips, wooden Leica IIIf

Funleader is now selling the final batch of the Contax G45 f/2 lens for Leica M: Converted Contax G 45mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader review (last chance to get one) The Vi Vante sheetline black rope camera strap with Nappa leather ends and electroplated mounting rings is almost sold out at Amazon (18% off): Deal […]

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New Leica Store Wuhan SKP opened in China

Yesterday Leica Camera opened its first store in the luxury department store SKP in Wuhan. This is the first Leica Camera flagship store in Wuhan. Here are the details:

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New releases from Topaz Gigapixel, ON1 NoNoise AI, and Luminar Neo

→ Topaz Labs released Gigapixel version 7.3.1 (additional information). → ON1 released NoNoise AI 2024.5 (AI noise reduction). The new version of ON1 NoNoise AI features the new 2024 high-detail models, an upgraded Quick Mask AI tool for faster noise reduction adjustments, and optimized performance for smoother editing. NoNoise AI 2024.5 can be used as a standalone […]

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Leica digest #158

→ The new Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount is now in stock (additional information). → SmallRig launched the SmallRig x Andyax creator accessory tool kit that includes a versatile multi-tool, an assortment of Allen wrenches and other tools, a kit of common screws, a roll of black gaffer tape, and four rolls of colored […]

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Sad news: closing of Leica Store SoHo (NYC)

The Leica Store SoHo in NYC has permanently closed a year after the passing of its owner, Eli Kurland. Here is the notice on the shop’s door: Here are a few pictures of the Leica SoHo store from my last visit in 2019:

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New Leica Type 4506 camera registered in China

A new Leica Type 4506 camera was recently registered in China: Leica is rumored to announce several new cameras in the upcoming months: Update: a new Leica Type 4506 camera was also registered in Indonesia:

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Leica digest #157

→ New camera bags: OnePro backpack designed for outdoor photography Wandrd Carryall duffel cameera bag → The LIT DUO 1 light meter has already raised over $861k on Kickstarter, with only a few hours left. → 3D printed filter mount replacement for the Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 II Nokton Classic S.C lens for Leica M-mount.

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The dream of a Voigtlander Bessa digital rangefinder camera is still alive

A member of the Leica Lenses Facebook Group posted this mockup of a Voigtlander Bessa digital rangefinder camera: “Just a dream here, don’t kill me. The closest thing to a Leica that I owned was an Epson Rd1, but I have been a fan of Leica mount lenses, adapted to other cameras. I have always dreamed […]

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