New Insta360 action camera with Leica SUMMARIT lens coming soon

By LR admin | Published: October 25, 2023


A new action camera was spotted in China equipped with a 1/1.3-inch sensor and Leica SUMMARIT lens (16mm equivalent). This is probably a new product by Insta360 – they already have several action cameras with Leica lenses:

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The new Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens (2023 version #11728) is now in stock in the US

By LR admin | Published: October 24, 2023

   

The new Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH 2023 version II silver lens is currently in stock in the US at:

Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH version I vs. version II specifications comparison:

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Leica digest #129

By LR admin | Published: October 21, 2023


→ The “I’m Back Film” 20MP digital film cartridge already raised over $300k on Kickstarter.


→ Leica Stories: In conversation with Paul Bartholomew.


→ Topaz Labs released Video AI 4. The new version is currently $50 off. For what’s new in version 4, see this blog post.


→ A new version of Luminar NEO with new AI tools is coming on October 28 (pre-orders are now open). For what’s new see this blog post (SceneSwap, Neon & Glow, Water Enhancer, GenErase, SceneExpand, Studio Light).


→ ON1 Photo RAW 2024 sneak peek.


→ New Gura Gear Kiboko 30L backpack pre-sale. Orders will ship by the third week of October.


→ Organize your gear with Nanuk’s N-Cubik System.


→ New: Peak Design Camera Cube V2.


→ Ulanzi announced a new VideoGo travel video tripod – additional information is available here (early bird price: save $40 until October 19, 2023).


→ Aurora Aperture has a new project available for funding: Gnu 5-in-1 modular tripod system that can turn one set of tripod and accessories into five different tripod configurations. See the full details on Indiegogo. Additional information is available here.

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The online catalog for the next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction is now available

By LR admin | Published: October 20, 2023


The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on Saturday, November 18th, 2023. The auction catalog is available here. The bid sheet can be downloaded here. Online bidding will open soon.

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Dr. Andreas Kaufmann: “2023 is the best year in Leica’s history”

By LR admin | Published: October 20, 2023


Phototrend published their interviews with Cyril Thomas, CEO of Leica France (from the 2023 Salon de la Photo 2023 show), and with Dr. Andreas Kaufmann. Here are a few quotes:

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New Leica BIG Pocket Book 9th edition released

By LR admin | Published: October 20, 2023

A new Leica BIG Pocket Book 9th edition is now available for purchase exclusively at RedDotCameras. The new version has the same content as the original but it is 60% bigger in physical size. The price is £48.


Leica Pocket Book 8th edition now available (2018 reprint)

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Leica announced two new wide-angle SL lenses: 21mm f/2 & 14-24mm f/2.8

By LR admin | Published: October 19, 2023


Leica announced the previously rumored two new wide-angle full-frame SL lenses (L-Mount):

  • Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH
  • Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f/2.8 ASPH


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Press release:

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