Leica Rumors

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

By LR admin | Published: November 11, 2024

After the latest Leica announcement, here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):

Leica digest #165

By LR admin | Published: November 11, 2024

→ Price drop on the new Panasonic LUMIX S9 camera with Leica L-mount: Amazon | B&H Photo.

→ Is the compact camera dead? The market price of old compact digital cameras has increased 20-fold in one year.

→ New Profoto D30 monolight announced.

→ SanDisk announced new 2TB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I memory cards.

→ Leica celebrates renowned photographer Mathieu Bitton with first New York exhibition.

→ Interview with Stephan Daniel at DC.Watch (Vice President of Photography and Design at Leica Camera AG).

→ LeicaLensList.com is a new website to compare Leica lenses.

→ Mountain Strong: Tennessee aftermath documentary with the Leica MP.

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Leica Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 black paint lens rumored to be announced next

By LR admin | Published: November 9, 2024

The 2021 Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH limited edition black chrome lens

Leica is rumored to announce a new Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 black paint lens re-issue by the end of 2024, most likely in December, in time for the holiday shopping season. The lens will most likely be a limited edition (just like the 2021 edition).

I have already mentioned multiple times that Leica is rumored to announce more refreshed versions (re-issues) of some old legacy/heritage/classic lenses for M-mount.

I am still unsure about the previously rumored Leica M11-P black paint camera.

In 2021 Leica announced the Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH limited edition lens:

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Leica announced a new Cine Play 1 compact and lightweight 4K premium home cinema projector

By LR admin | Published: November 7, 2024

Today, Leica announced a new Leica Cine Play 1 compact and lightweight 4K premium home cinema projector that is produced with high-quality materials and a Bauhaus-inspired design. The Leica Cine Play 1 combines a Triple RGB laser with a Summicron lens and Leica Image Optimization (LIOTM).