Leica Camera opens its largest store in Melbourne, Australia

By LR admin | Published: July 19, 2024

Leica Camera recently opened its largest store in Melbourne, Australia. Here are the details:

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Leica released a firmware update version 1.1.9 for the SL3 camera overwriting images issue

By LR admin | Published: July 18, 2024


Leica Camera released a firmware update version 1.1.9 for the SL3 camera overwriting/deleting images issue I reported last week. Here is the change log (additional information can be found at Reddotforum):

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The new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens is now available for pre-order in the US

By LR admin | Published: July 17, 2024




The new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens is finally available for pre-order in the US:

Additional information on the new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens can be found here:

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2024 Amazon Prime Day deals for Leica shooters

By LR admin | Published: July 16, 2024


Here are some of the 2024 Amazon Prime Day deals for Leica shooters:

2024 Amazon Prime Day photo sales and offers

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Leica digest #155

By LR admin | Published: July 16, 2024


→ A new LIT DUO 1 light meter for film, video, and photo is listed for funding on Kickstarter.


→ Topaz Labs released a new Video AI Pro version for professionals (press release).



→ The 2024 Amazon Prime Day sales and offers are now live. You can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime to access the deals and offers without actually becoming a paying member (additional information is available here).

→ Wooden miniature Leica Q2 camera keychain for sale on eBay.


→ New: 7Artisans 35mm f/2.0 II silver lens for Leica M-mount.

 
→ The Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 for Leica M-mount is now $100 off.


→ New: Think Tank Photo mirrorless mover backpacks (some items are currently on sale).

→ Now through August 1st, Leica Store Miami is offering a 5% bonus when you trade-in or sell your digital Leica M. That means you’ll receive 85% of fair market value on a trade-in, or 75% when selling.


→ Leica Camera has a new new COTO: Dr. Ronny Fritsche.
→ 2024 Leica Oskar Barnack Award shortlist candidates selected.
→ The latest videos from Leica Camera:

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Updates on the latest third-party lenses for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 15, 2024

The latest news on third-party lenses for Leica L-mount:


→ Venus Optics has officially announced the world’s first zoom + shift Laowa CF 12-24mm f/5.6 ultra-wide lens for Leica L-mount (previously reported here):

Venus Optics Laowa CF 12-24mm f/5.6 announced in China: the world’s first zoom + shift lens


→ The Meike 50mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens is now available also for L-mount. Orders are now open (price: $169). Shipping will start on July 15th:

The Meike 50mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens is now available also for L-mount


→ TTArtisan announced a new 100mm f/2.8 2x full frame macro lens for L-mount based on the already existing tilt-shift version:

New TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x full frame macro lens announced

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The latest Skylum Luminar Neo updates

By LR admin | Published: July 15, 2024


→ The Skylum Luminar Neo photo editing software is now available for download/sale at B&H Photo and is currently $50 off.


→ Check out also the latest Luminar NEO presets and bundles:


→ There is also a new Photo Education Bundle.


→ The new Aperty portrait photo editing app by Skylum is now available for pre-order (additional information).

Luminar Iceland Photo Tour in August: get $500 off

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