The latest “Kasyapa for Leica” reviews

By LR admin | Published: August 21, 2024

The latest “Kasyapa for Leica” reviews:

“Kasyapa for Leica” (by MAP camera) contains many more reviews on their main page. Check out also the Map Camera’s eBay store:

Leica gear from Map Camera in Japan listed also on eBay

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The Leica SL2-S camera and lens kits are now $1,000 off in the US

By LR admin | Published: August 20, 2024


Following the price drop in the UK, the Leica SL2-S camera and lens kits are now also on sale in the US ($1,000 off):

New low price on the Leica SL2-S camera with 24-70mm f/2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH lens in the UK

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New Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount announced

By LR admin | Published: August 20, 2024



The previously rumored Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced. Following the Simera 35mm and 28mm f/1.4 lenses, the Simera series will embrace a new focal length of 50mm with a large aperture f/1.4 for M mount. Here are the Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 lens details (check also the official website):

  • The minimum focusing distance of 0.45m
  • 14-blade aperture to achieve light transmission boasted by T1.5 lens
  • Crescent-shaped focus tab for fluid focusing experience
  • Superb optics construction of 6 groups in 8 elements
  • Declicked and clicked aperture modes to suit specific needs
  • Rangefinder focus invalidation alert at 0.7m on focus ring

Thypoch has several other lenses for Leica M-mount:

Thypoch lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo. Select Thypoch lenses are now $100 off:

Additional information on the new Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount:

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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:

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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):

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


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