SmallRig announced a new L-shape mount plate with a handle for the Leica Q3 camera (now available for pre-order)

By LR admin | Published: June 12, 2024



SmallRig announced a new L-shape mount plate with a handle for the Leica Q3 camera (now available for pre-order):

  • Customized Nameplate: Personalize your L-shape mount plate with handle with an engraved nameplate for a unique touch.
  • Titanium Alloy Components: Dual-sided strap holes and screws made of titanium alloy ensure enduring strength and resilience.
  • Silicone Grip Support: Ergonomic silicone grip enhances hand comfort and handling performance.
  • Unified Look: Color scheme and texture seamlessly blend with the camera body for a cohesive appearance.
  • Light and Compact: Weighing only 135g (4.8oz), this mount plate ensures comfortable portability.
  • Estimated Shipping Date: June 17, 2024

Two different configurations are available:




SmallRig products are also sold on Amazon, Adorama, and B&H.

Other L-plate options for Leica Q3 are available from IDSWorks, JCC, and Really Right Stuff.

Additional information:

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Leica is rumored to announce a new SL 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and a Leica Extender L 2.0x

By LR admin | Published: June 10, 2024


Leica is rumored to announce a new SL 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and a new Extender L 2.0x (currently, only the Leica Extender L 1.4x for Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 is available). Both extenders have been rumored for a while.

I don’t know if the new 70-200mm f/2.8 will be a rebatched lens or Leica-designed. Both Panasonic and Sigma already have 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses for L-mount in their lineups:

The official announcement is expected this summer (in the next few weeks).

FYI: Leica also has its own APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens.

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The next Fjorden smartphone grip could be Leica-branded

By LR admin | Published: June 10, 2024


Last week I reported that Leica Camera AG took over the Norwegian company Fjorden Electra AS in the course of the development of the new Leica LUX app. You can now read the full details and the backstory in this post: “Fjorden is now part of Leica Camera“.

It is interesting to note that Fjorden also sells a grip for smartphones:


and according to this comment, there is a very good chance that the next version of the grip could be Leica-branded:

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Luminar Iceland Photo Tour in August: get $500 off

By LR admin | Published: June 8, 2024



In addition to the popular photo editing tool, Luminar is also offering photo tours. Their next destination is Iceland:

  • Aug 17 – Aug 23, 2024
  • Activity level: easy
  • 7-day adventure through Iceland’s diverse landscapes
  • Original price: $6,000 ($500 off if you mention the code rumors)

If you compare other photo tours to Iceland, the price is pretty decent. If you mention the code RUMORS when you sign up, you can get $500 off the original price of $6,000 (the final price will be $5,500).

Tour description:

“From dramatic waterfalls to volcanic lakes and mountains, our Iceland excursion promises an unforgettable experience for photography enthusiasts. Organized in collaboration with the local tour operator and led by professional photographers, this tour offers unique opportunities to elevate your photography skills and take breathtaking shots you’ll want to frame on the wall. Organized in partnership with Europe’s leading tour operator Iceland Photo Workshops ehf.”

Additional information can be found here.

Luminar Neo summer sale: up to 80% off

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What’s next for Leica? (updated rumors recap)

By LR admin | Published: June 8, 2024


After the recent Leica D-Lux 8 announcements, here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):

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New and improved AstrHori XH-2 on camera light meter announced

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2024





AstrHori announced a new and improved XH-2 light meter with more accurate photometry, a more sensitive sensor, and a new design (the old version is sold out).

The AstrHori XH-2 is currently in stock at Pergear and should soon be available also at Amazon Store and the official AstrHori website

Here are the XH-2 technical specifications:

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New Leica LUX app can simulate the “Leica look” of different lenses

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2024


Today Leica announced that it had acquired the smartphone photography startup Fjorden Electra AS and introduced a new smartphone app called “Leica LUX” that can simulate the “Leica look” of different lenses:

“With Leica LUX, users can experiment with well-known Leica lenses without having to physically take a camera in their hands. In ‘Aperture-Mode’, iPhone photographers can take pictures with the characteristic signatures of a range of classic Leica lenses, among them, the Summilux-M 28 mm f/1.4 ASPH and the Noctilux-M 50 mm f/1.2 ASPH. Thanks to Leica’s proprietary image processing engine, which is based on machine learning and computer-aided photography, these lens simulations reproduce the unmistakable look for which these lenses are famed, including, of course, the characteristic bokeh effect. This means that an iPhone can also emulate photos with the unique aesthetic of the legendary Leica M lenses.”


Additional information:

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