Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

Updates on the Ur-Leica camera model project on Lego Ideas

By LR admin | Published: October 17, 2021

There have been several updates on the Ur-Leica camera model project on Lego Ideas (click on images for larger view):

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Leica digest #82

By LR admin | Published: October 8, 2021

→ Elago released a new case for Apple AirPods Pro and AirTagm that is clearly inspired by Leica cameras – you can get one for $15 at Amazon. → TTartisan will soon announce a new 35mm f/1.4 APS-C silver lens for L-mount. → Panasonic announced a new 6K Lumix BS1H mirrorless full-frame box-style cinema camera […]

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New Leica price increase in the US (Q2, SL2)

By LR admin | Published: October 6, 2021

Some Leica cameras (and lenses?) went up in price in the US on October 1st. I do not have the full list, but here are a few examples: Leica Q2 went up by $200 (now $5,700) Leica SL2 went up by $300 (now $6,900) Check the latest Leica US prices at one of our sponsors: […]

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Just released: Capture One version 14.4, Nik Collection version 4.2, Luminar AI Update 5, Exposure X7, Lightroom sneak peek

By LR admin | Published: September 30, 2021

Capture One released version 14.4. Additional information on the new version is available here. If you buy Capture One 21 now, you will get version 22 for free in December 2021 (use code LEICARUMORS for 10% off). DxO released Nik Collection version 4.2 (the NIK Collection sale is ending today). Additional information on the new version is […]

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There is a new Pixii APS-C connected digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: September 26, 2021

As previously reported, Pixii announced a new and updated version of their APS-C connected digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount. Here are the details and the new features: Update: Pixii cameras are now available for sale at B&H Photo. New 26MP BSI sensor with increased dynamic range, ultra-low noise, and ISO ranging from ISO 160 […]

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Update on the Ur-Leica Lego Ideas camera model project

By LR admin | Published: September 24, 2021

There have been several updates to the Ur-Leica Lego Ideas camera project I reported last month. There is a new stand and the camera itself has received some upgrades: the right side is extended with one stud/brick, the shutter release button has been made tactile, and the lens cover is now printed and swivels: In order […]

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The latest updates on the upcoming Luminar NEO, Capture One 22, Photo RAW 2022, and Exposure X7

By LR admin | Published: September 23, 2021

Skylum revealed some additional features of the upcoming Luminar NEO (pre-order options: new customers | Luminar customers | Aurora customers): Layers let you effortlessly combine two or more images and manipulate them to achieve your desired effect. Portrait Background Removal AI allows you to remove an unwanted background from your portrait in seconds thanks to AI. […]

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