Leica Rumors

Leica M11 100 Years of Leica “NEW YORK USA” exclusive limited edition camera launch in NYC this weekend

By LR admin | Published: May 1, 2025

This weekend, Leica will be celebrating “100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century” in New York City (free tickets are still available) and will officially release the Leica M11 100 Years of Leica “NEW YORK USA” camera:

Leica Camera celebrates 100 years of the Leica I camera with special events in New York City on Saturday, May 3

The previously reported Leica M11 “100 YEARS OF LEICA” Anniversary Edition is part of the new products released today for the 100 years of Leica I celebration. One hundred units will be produced for each of the six country-specific designs. They will be showcased at events worldwide and made available exclusively in each respective country:

Leica M11 100 Years of Leica “NEW YORK USA” Exclusive Limited Edition

The new Leica M11 “100 YEARS OF LEICA” anniversary edition camera *UPDATED*

For the availability of the new Leica M11 100 Years of Leica edition, check our sponsors:

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Additional information on the new Leica M11 100 Years of Leica “NEW YORK USA”:

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Aether x Leica Reporter Jacket: now available in “Monochrom”

By LR admin | Published: May 1, 2025

Aether and Leica released a new “Monochrom” Reporter Jacket (previously reported here). The original version is currently on a waiting list:

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

Leica also collaborated with Shackleton for the Frank Hurley waterproof jacket for active photographers:

Another Leica photographer’s jacket collaboration – this time with Shackleton (new Leica x Shackleton Frank Hurley waterproof jacket for active photographers)

Additional information on the new Aether x Leica “Monochrom” Reporter Jacket:

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Reminder: Leica price increase coming to the US tomorrow, get your gear now

By LR admin | Published: April 30, 2025

The previously reported Leica price increase, resulting from the Trump import tariffs, is set to take effect tomorrow, May 1st (see details at Reddotforum). You still have a few hours to purchase the Leica gear you need before the price increase – check our sponsors for pricing and availability:

Americas	Europe	Asia
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Update – as I already reported, the Leica prices in Canada will also go up since they are operated by Leica North America:

Leica is rumored to increase prices in the US and Canada on May 1st

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New IDS Works accessories: M11 Lite grip & modular CL grip

By LR admin | Published: April 29, 2025

IDS Works released two new products:

IDS Works M11-Lite Grip for Leica M11 cameras

The new IDS Works M11-Lite Grip for Leica M11 cameras is now available. Pricing starts from $167. There are several new options for the aluminum grip pad with two connecting points for the Leica Finger Loop – additional information:

IDS Works modular CL Grip for Leica CL cameras

IDSworks also released a new modular CL grip for Leica CL cameras. Additional information is available here:

Previous IDS Works product coverage can be found here:

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The latest updates from Luminar, DxO, ON1, Topaz, and Adobe

By LR admin | Published: April 29, 2025

Skylum released a new Luminar Neo Spring update with new AI-powered enhancements (additional informtion).

DxO Labs added support for the latest cameras and lenses (see the full list here).

ON1 released their free April update for Photo RAW 2025.

Topaz Labs collaborates with WhiteWall to provide pristine prints (additional information).

Adobe Max London product updates.

Via NikonRumors

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New Leica M11-P Safari edition camera rumored to be announced on May 8th (€9,250)

By LR admin | Published: April 28, 2025

The previously reported Leica M11-P Safari edition camera is rumored to be announced on May 8th. The European price is expected to be €9,250. I have no idea what the US price will be, but please note that on May 1st, the new Leica US pricing will take effect: