Leica Rumors

Sad news: closing of Leica Store SoHo (NYC)

By LR admin | Published: August 11, 2024

The Leica Store SoHo in NYC has permanently closed a year after the passing of its owner, Eli Kurland. Here is the notice on the shop’s door:

Here are a few pictures of the Leica SoHo store from my last visit in 2019:

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Update on the upcoming SUB13 underwater housing for Leica M6 film cameras

By LR admin | Published: August 10, 2024

Here is a quick update on the upcoming SUB13 underwater housing for Leica M6 film cameras:

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The German company SPINN.DESIGN released a new CW.02 water-resistant wrapper for photo equipment

By LR admin | Published: August 9, 2024

The German company SPINN.DESIGN announced a new CW.02 wrapper for camera gear. The new version is waterproof with a mid-layer that keeps splash water and moisture out. It also comes with an all-over hook-and-loop closure for quick, reliable, and space-saving protection. The Kickstarter project has collected almost $40k.

Other Kickstarter/Indiegogo projects:

Via PhotoRumors

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Leica Q3 firmware update version 2.0.5 released

By LR admin | Published: August 8, 2024

A new Leica Q3 firmware update version 2.0.5 was released today with two improvements:

Implementation of a protective function to prevent the possible overwriting of existing shots
Bugfixes in the firmware

The Leica Q3 is still out of stock in most of the stores in the US:

Americas	Europe	Asia
Adorama\|B&H\|Amazon Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection	Meister Camera Leica Shop Vienna Leica Store Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet\|Koch\|Park\|WEX	Rangefinder Map Camera

Leica Q3 accessories:

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New Leica Type 4506 camera registered in China

By LR admin | Published: August 7, 2024

A new Leica Type 4506 camera was recently registered in China:

Leica is rumored to announce several new cameras in the upcoming months:

Update: a new Leica Type 4506 camera was also registered in Indonesia:

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Just announced: a $7 magnetic film canister with built-in LED light

By LR admin | Published: August 6, 2024

You can buy this magnetic film canister with built-in LED light for $7 (or ten for $70):

Available for order at Amazon US, Amazon CA, and TTArtisan (international shipping available)
Available for sale as a single piece or a 10-pack
Classic 135 film appearance
Magnetic cold shoe mount for quick and easy camera attachment
3 Color temperatures: 6000K/4500K/3000K
CRI95+ ensures accurate color rendering
45-minute charge provides a battery life of approx. 80-160 minutes
Lanyard hole design for easy carrying
Price: $70 for 10 pieces ($7 per piece)
Additional pictures: