Oberwerth introduced a new line of Momentum camera bags available in three different sizes and three colors (you can use the coupon code RUMORS for a 10% discount when purchasing from Oberwerth.com, some Oberwerth models are also available for sale at B&H Photo):
Additional information (previous Oberwerth product coverage can be found here):
Camera Obscura Elburg is offering a limited-edition lens conversion with rangefinder coupling of the Helios 44 58mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount. Here are the details:
DK-Optic is a new Chinese lens manufacturer, and they will soon introduce a new Impastolite 50mm f/1.5 lens for Leica M-mount (already listed for sale on eBay) – this is a modern reproduction of the legendary vintage Dallmeyer Septac Anastigmat 50mm f/1.5 lens:
The previously rumored Leica Q3 Monochrom camera with a 28mm lens is expected to be announced on November 20th, but will it be available in the US The Leica M EV1 camera was released worldwide three weeks ago, but it is still not available in the US because of the government shutdown. Will the upcoming Q3 Monochrom follow the same fate? As of today, I could not find any references in the FCC databases for a Leica Q3 Monochrom camera.
Cosina officially announced that it will be discontinuing the following three Voigtlander VM lenses (for Leica M-mount):
Godox announced a new X5 TTL wireless flash trigger for Leica cameras.
Godox will also soon announce a new iT30 Pro flash for Leica – they recently confirmed that in an email to a reader:
Additional information on the X5 TTL can be found here:
→ After previously selling out, the limited-edition AETHER + Leica Reporter Jacket in Monochrom is available online for a limited time only. The original version is currently on a waiting list. Aether also published a video of their visit to Leica Camera HQ in Wetzlar, Germany (see it at the bottom of this post).
→ Ulanzi launched a new VF01 waist-level optical viewfinder (worldwide shipping available).
→ DxO released new versions of PhotoLab 9.2, PureRAW 5.5, and Nik Collection 8.2 (additional information is available here). You can get 15% off DxO products with code RUMORS when you purchase from this link.
