Leica Rumors

Almost sold out: Contax G45 f/2, Vi Vante rope straps, Kamerakraft grips, wooden Leica IIIf

By LR admin | Published: August 18, 2024

Funleader is now selling the final batch of the Contax G45 f/2 lens for Leica M:

Converted Contax G 45mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader review (last chance to get one)

The Vi Vante sheetline black rope camera strap with Nappa leather ends and electroplated mounting rings is almost sold out at Amazon (18% off):

Deal of the day: Vi Vante sheetline black rope camera strap with Nappa leather ends and electroplated mounting rings now 18% off

The Kamerakraft LMGRIP grip version 3.0 for Leica M film cameras is now open again for pre-orders. Kamerakraft opens their orders in batches. The next batch (after this one) will open in October 2024:

Kamerakraft LMGRIP grip version 3.0 for Leica M film cameras now open for pre-orders

Only two pieces of the wooden Leica IIIf camera model are left (eBay | Etsy):

The wooden Leica M3/Q2/IIIf camera models are back in stock in limited quantities

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New Leica Store Wuhan SKP opened in China

By LR admin | Published: August 17, 2024

Yesterday Leica Camera opened its first store in the luxury department store SKP in Wuhan. This is the first Leica Camera flagship store in Wuhan. Here are the details:

Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live tomorrow: The Leica D-Lux 8 Episode

By LR admin | Published: August 16, 2024

Tomorrow Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live will have an episode on the new Leica D-Lux 8 camera:

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New releases from Topaz Gigapixel, ON1 NoNoise AI, and Luminar Neo

By LR admin | Published: August 15, 2024

→ Topaz Labs released Gigapixel version 7.3.1 (additional information).

→ ON1 released NoNoise AI 2024.5 (AI noise reduction). The new version of ON1 NoNoise AI features the new 2024 high-detail models, an upgraded Quick Mask AI tool for faster noise reduction adjustments, and optimized performance for smoother editing. NoNoise AI 2024.5 can be used as a standalone application on Mac or Windows or as a plugin for Adobe PS/Lr and other editors. Additional information is available here.

→ Skylum announced that the next Luminar Neo Fall Update will be coming in mid-October – see the details here. There is also a new Early bird offer for new users (ends: August 25, 2024):

12-month subscription for $79 instead of $99
Lifetime access for $139 instead of $299
Use coupon code “RUMORS” for an additional discount

The Skylum Luminar Neo photo editing software is now available for download/sale at B&H Photo.

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Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 lens for Leica M-mount now available

By LR admin | Published: August 13, 2024

The previously reported Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 lens for Leica M-mount is now available in three different versions:

Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 black paint lens for Leica M-mount (limited edition to 80 pieces)
Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 silver chrome lens for Leica M-Mount (limited edition to 99 pieces)
Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 brass lens for Leica M-Mount (limited edition to 19 pieces)

Additional pictures:

ArtraLab lenses are sold on Amazon and on their official website.

Previous coverage of ArtraLab lenses can be found here.

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Leica New York Standard by Mark Kronquist

By LR admin | Published: August 13, 2024

The American Standard is more than just a brand of toilets by Mark Kronquist, Member ILS/LHSA (@kronquistm):

I was flushed with excitement a couple of months ago when eBay had an auction for a Leica D R P Vintage Leica Parts:

”This vintage Leica D. R. P. camera from Ernst Leitz Wetzlar is a treasure trove of accessories with 2 manuals included. The lense manual has the year 1939 on the back cover with a sketching of the German manufacturing plant. With its classic black body and German engineering, it’s a collector’s dream. The camera is perfect for those who want to purchase for parts in order to restore or accessorize this or similar vintage cameras. It was purchased at an estate sale with a number of various parts and accessories but appears to be missing parts that can be seen in the manual. It will be sold as is and I can’t attest to the usability of the various parts and lenses. Please see photos for a better understanding of what is included and what is missing.”

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Leica digest #158

By LR admin | Published: August 11, 2024

→ The new Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount is now in stock (additional information).

→ SmallRig launched the SmallRig x Andyax creator accessory tool kit that includes a versatile multi-tool, an assortment of Allen wrenches and other tools, a kit of common screws, a roll of black gaffer tape, and four rolls of colored spike gaffer tapes: Amzon, B&H Photo, and SmallRig Store (international shipping). Additional information is available here.