Leica Rumors

New collaboration: Aether x Leica bring you a limited edition “reporter jacket”

By LR admin | Published: October 30, 2024

The latest Leica collaboration is with Aether for a new limited edition “reporter jacket”:

“In collaboration with Leica, we constructed this uniquely functional jacket from a weather-resistant, waxed cotton-nylon blend fabric and designed it with the specific needs of photographers in mind. We finished it with the thoughtful details we’re known for, creating a spacious outer layer that honors the spirit of the globetrotting artists who inspired it.”

The price is $795, and you can buy one here.

Additional information:

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IDS Works has a new modular grip for Leica D-Lux 8 cameras

By LR admin | Published: October 28, 2024

IDS Works (Initial Design Studio) just released a new modular grip for the latest Leica D-Lux 8 camera:

Additional information (more IDS Works product coverage can be found here):

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2024: 70 years of Leica M cameras and 100 years since the production of the Leica I

By LR admin | Published: October 26, 2024

The Leica M camera is 70 years old: the M mount was introduced in 1954 with the Leica M3 (Wikipedia). Going even further back in time, in 1923, Barnack convinced Ernst Leitz II to make a preproduction run of 31 cameras to test. 100 years ago, in 1924, Ernst Leitz decided to produce the camera. The official introduction was at the 1925 Leipzig Spring Fair as the Leica I (for Leitz camera). This makes 2024 an even more important year for Leica (Wikipedia).

Leica interview at the 2024 Paris Photo Show

By LR admin | Published: October 26, 2024

Phototrend always has one of the best interviews in the business – always to the point, without any influencers’ BS. They recently published their interview from the 2024 Paris Photo Show with Laurent Pidancet (head of the Leica Akademie in France). Here is a quick recap:

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New Leicavit M announced

By LR admin | Published: October 24, 2024

In addition to the new “Leica M Edition 70” special anniversary edition, Leica also announced the previously rumored Leicavit M accessory (not a limited edition) that will be available in three different versions: black-painted, glossy black-painted, and silver-chromed. Shipping will start in the first half of 2025. The price will be €1,050, including VAT.