Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

Leica digest #161

→ Insta360 is rumored to announce a new Ace Pro 2 camera that will replace the current version. Based on the leaked picture above, the new model will have 8 K video, a dual AI chip, and a Leica Super-Summarit-A lens. → ON1 officially announced the new Photo RAW 2025, which will be released this fall. Additional information […]

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Leica digest #160

→ Leica Q2 wooden miniature camera replica model keychain listed for sale on eBay. → Vi Vante released two new limited edition camera straps: Vi Vante  Green Arrow: black and sfari green braided together. This production run is limited to 25 pieces. Shipping will start in October. Vi Vante Phoenix: black and red. Limited to […]

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Leica digest #159

          → AstrHori announced a new 120mm f/2.8 full-frame macro 2x lens for Leica L-mount (buy at Amazon, Pergear, and AstrHori website). Additional information can be found here. → Peak Design added the popular “Coyote” color line to its global lineup (including the Coyote X-Pac bags). Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo. Up until now, Coyote X-Pac has […]

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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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