The latest DxO Optics Modules update supports the newest Leica L-mount lenses


DxO announced support for 1,528 new camera and lens combinations – the new modules are available across DxO’s full range of software:

This month’s Optics Modules include the following for Leica L-mount lenses:

Via PhotoRumors

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IDSWorks announced a new slimmed-down & cheaper “Lite” grip version for Leica M10 cameras

 
 
 
IDSWorks announced a new slimmed-down and cheaper “Lite” grip version for Leica M10 cameras. The original M10 grip version is still available for sale. A new metallic gray color grip pad is also available for all IDSWorks products (to match all silver Leica cameras and the HODINKEE special editions):

IDS Works already offers modular grips for several different Leica models:

  • IDS modular grip for Leica M9
  • IDS modular grip for Leica M Typ 240
  • IDS modular grip for Leica M10
  • IDS slim modular grip “Lite” for Leica M10
  • IDS modular grip for Leica M11
  • IDS modular grip for Leica film M
  • IDS modular grip for Leica Q2
  • IDS modular grip for Leica Q3

Additional information on the new slim-down and cheaper “Lite” grip version for Leica M10 cameras:

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Leica starts glass lens production in Germany: Leica Eyecare


Leica has started glass lens production in Germany – check the Leica Eyecare website for additional information:

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Major new software updates from Topaz, Luminar, and ON1



The previously reported Topaz Labs Photo AI v2 is now officially released with many new models, including some entirely new enhancements, and many other improvements. Photo AI 2, the most substantial upgrade since the initial release. Photo AI 2 expands the product’s scope with Lighting/Color adjustments and significantly improves existing features like raw noise removal, sharpening, Autopilot, and Photoshop integration. You can get Photo AI 2 for free if you’ve purchased or renewed Photo AI within the past year. If your upgrade license has expired, you can renew for half price to get Photo AI v2 plus another year of upgrades. Additional information is available here.

Topaz Photo AI is currently $159 ($40 off) until September 22nd, 2023.


Skylum releases Luminar Neo update version 1.13.0 with Studio Light feature, Blur Tool, and other improvements. Additional information is available here.

You can get 30% off Luminar with coupon code NR30 (valid until September 11th).


Check out also the new Luminar NEO Autumn Bundle with 0ver 721 new AUTUMN elements, high-definition Skies, Overlays, Textures, Backgrounds, Frames, LUTs, Presets, and more. Additional information is available here.


This year ON1 will release two new versions of Photo RAW 2024ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2024 and ON1 Photo RAW 2024. Additional information is available here.

Via NikonRumors

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Leica at the 2023 Bild Expo in NYC


Here are a few pictures of the Leica booth at the 2023 Bild Expo that started yesterday in NYC (check also the B&H Bild Expo specials):



Some more pictures of the “historical” exhibit at the 2023 Bild Expo:

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50 years Leica Portugal


Leica celebrates 50 years of their factory in Portugal:

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Rare Leica 0 series (1923) comes to auction on October 7th, 2023 in Wetzlar


A rare Leica 0 series camera from 1923 comes to auction on October 7th, 2023 in Wetzlar (by Wetzlar Camera Auctions):

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