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 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 […]
→ The “I’m Back Roll” digital back sensor for film cameras raised over $800k on Kickstarter (additional information). → The German company SPINN.DESIGN launched a new ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance. → New Leica SL2 cameras now sell for $4,664 on Amazon (shipped and sold directly by Amazon). → New Venus Optics […]
→ DxO released Nik Collection 9 with new AI-enhanced tools, a completely reimagined approach to color grading, and a new generation of creative effects (additional information). New customers can get 15% off DxO products with code RUMORS. → DxO Labs released 833 new DxO camera and lens modules (additional information). → The latest updates from Topaz Labs can be found here. Topaz […]
