Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

AstrHori released a new black brass light meter

By LR admin | Published: November 10, 2023

AstrHori released a new black brass version of their light meter that is currently in stock at: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK International shipping: AstrHori | Pergear Here are the main specs:

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The LR online store is moving to eBay and Etsy

By LR admin | Published: November 4, 2023

Please note: becuase of better shipping rates and import duties complications and restrictions for some countries, I have moved the LR online store to eBay and Etsy – they have a much better system for international shipping and are compliant with the latest customs requirements for packages to European Union countries. Contact me if you […]

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New Leica Store & Gallery opening in Heidelberg, Germany

By LR admin | Published: November 3, 2023

A new Leica Store & Gallery is opening soon in Heidelberg, Germany. The Shop and Gallery size will be over 250 square meters. Visit the website for additional information: https://leica-store-heidelberg.de. Leica recently opened new stores in Seattle/Bellevue (see pictures from the opening), Mexico City, and purchased Meister Camera in Germany with existing Leica stores in […]

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Leica digest #130

By LR admin | Published: October 29, 2023

→ AstrHori announced a new 28mm f/13 2X macro probe lens for L-mount. Additional information is available here. → Leica Stories: In conversation, with Mark de Paola and Phil Penman. → The previously reported Skylum Luminar Neo version 1.15.0 is now available with the new GenErase AI feature. Additional information is available here. → The […]

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New Pixii+ camera with M-mount announced

By LR admin | Published: October 29, 2023

Pixii officially announced the previously reported Pixii+ camera with M-mount (see previous Pixii coverage). Here is what’s new: Update: Pixii cameras are now available for sale at B&H Photo.

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New Insta360 action camera with Leica SUMMARIT lens coming soon

By LR admin | Published: October 25, 2023

A new action camera was spotted in China equipped with a 1/1.3-inch sensor and Leica SUMMARIT lens (16mm equivalent). This is probably a new product by Insta360 – they already have several action cameras with Leica lenses:

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Leica digest #129

By LR admin | Published: October 21, 2023

→ The “I’m Back Film” 20MP digital film cartridge already raised over $300k on Kickstarter. → Leica Stories: In conversation with Paul Bartholomew. → Topaz Labs released Video AI 4. The new version is currently $50 off. For what’s new in version 4, see this blog post. → A new version of Luminar NEO with new AI tools is […]

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