Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

Leica UK statement on the ongoing global chip shortage

By LR admin | Published: January 31, 2022

Leica UK gave AP this statement regarding the ongoing global chip shortage:

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This is the Epson R-D1s digital rangefinder camera successor that was never released

By LR admin | Published: January 30, 2022

At an event in Japan, related to the recently found thirty brand new Epson R-D1s digital rangefinder cameras with Leica M-mount (pictured above, see eBay listings), Epson revealed for the first time their original design for a camera that was supposed to replace the Epson R-D1s but was never officially announced (the rendering includes also […]

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What’s next for Leica?

By LR admin | Published: January 28, 2022

After the Leica M11 camera announcements, here is an updated list of rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous lists here):

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Leica digest #87

By LR admin | Published: January 25, 2022

→ Viltrox announced a new DG-L extension tube designed for Panasonic/Sigma/Leica L-mount camera models. → Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.5 with a refreshed interface, app refinements and fixes (you can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off). → Leica S3 RED Sandro Miller edition by Leica Store Lisse. View this post on Instagram   A post shared by […]

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This new DIGI SWAP gadget promises to “revive film cameras on iPhone”

By LR admin | Published: January 24, 2022

This new DIGI SWAP gadget is supposed to be announced at the upcoming 2022 CP+ show in Japan and promises to “Revive film cameras on iPhone”. There is not much information available online, but from the pictures, I can guess that DIGI SWAP is a special bracket that lets you attach an iPhone to the […]

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The latest software updates from Topaz Labs

By LR admin | Published: January 12, 2022

Topaz Labs released several new software updates: Sharpen AI v3.3.5 was released with an improved masking experience, new auto model selection, and performance improvements. Gigapixel AI v5.7.3 was released with an updated Standard AI model, improved cropping experience, and usability improvements. DeNoise AI v3.4.2 was released with native Apple M1 support, improved RAW file handling, […]

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Another Leica IIIf camera project on Lego Ideas needs your support

By LR admin | Published: December 30, 2021

I have already covered plenty of Lego Leica camera projects in the past (at one point I even developed my own Lego Leica camera – see the picture here). There is a new Leica IIIf camera on Lego Ideas that needs your support in order to materialize in the future and become a real product we […]

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