Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

DxO FilmPack 8 released with a new Time Warp mode and full Photoshop integration

DxO FilmPack version 8 film emulation software is now officially released (buy here) with a new Time Warp mode and full Photoshop integration for analog style and historical immersion. Here is what’s new in DxO FilmPack 8:

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Leica Camera FY 2024/25 financial results: revenue up 7.6% to €596 million, alongside continued profitability growth

Leica Camera released its FY 2024/25 financial results – here is a recap (see previous financial results): Financial Performance: Leica Camera Group achieved record sales for FY 2024/25 (April 2024–March 2025), with revenue up 7.6% to €596 million (from €554 million the previous year), alongside continued profitability growth. Regional Sales Growth: Europe led with 7.6% […]

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Leica digest #200

→ New Leica x Ollin collaboration for digiscoping solutions: see the newly announced products. → A Swedish Army Leica IIIF camera (1956) is up for auction. → Leica will soon release a new firmware update for the Q3 camera with updates to make it similar to the SL3 (in terms of menu options and selection, […]

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Leica digest #199

→ New grip options for the Sigma BF camera (L-mount). → Leica Akademie is now selling playing cards: “Become a photography expert, while playing – this pack of cards offers a full year of inspiration and motivation! For passionate photographers and Leica fans, the 52 playing cards define a new task from the world of […]

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This will be interesting – watch it tonight on Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live: “Leica Myths & Legends”

Tonight Red Dot Forum Camera Talk will air the episode “Leica Myths & Legends” – it should be an interesting one. Here is what to expect:

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New book: A Street Photography Manifesto

New book: “A Street Photography Manifesto” by Brian Lloyd Duckett. Available for order at: Amazon Rocky Nook: use code MANIFESTO for 35% off (code valid until 9/23/25): Additional information on the book:

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Leica digest #198

→ New Owlkrown soft release buttons “Shutter Toppers”. Owlkrown is a new US-based company that produces various accessories for cameras. You can now get 10% off any order with code LEICARUMORS10. → AstrHori has announced a new 18mm f/5.6 APS-C pancake shift lens for L-mount, featuring an improved design (see the old version here) priced at $119. You can order one on […]

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