Leica Rumors

Firmware update version 2.1.2 released for the Leica M11, M11M, and M11P cameras

By LR admin | Published: August 1, 2024

Leica released firmware update version 2.1.2 for the Leica M11, M11M, and M11P cameras. The current update contains important bugfixes and improvements to the stability of the firmware:

The dream of a Voigtlander Bessa digital rangefinder camera is still alive

By LR admin | Published: July 30, 2024

A member of the Leica Lenses Facebook Group posted this mockup of a Voigtlander Bessa digital rangefinder camera:

“Just a dream here, don’t kill me. The closest thing to a Leica that I owned was an Epson Rd1, but I have been a fan of Leica mount lenses, adapted to other cameras. I have always dreamed of a new camera like the Epson Rd1but modernized , I had hopes on the Pixii but naw, didn’t move any buttons in my soul. I wish Cosina , or perhaps Viltrox , 7artisans, Ttartisans came up with a camera that uses Leica M mount, perhaps with a AF thru helicoids or like techart. I would love 60 mp sony sensor, a high resolution evf with eye detection for manual focus like the Nikon Fz or the Z6iii has implemented. 4 fn buttons for programming custom buttons. Perhaps even a Olympus Pen F but in full frame, that uses Leica mount lenses.”

Check out also this Voigtlander Bessa digital camera concept:

Voigtlander Bessa digital camera concept

The last Voigtlander Bessa film rangefinder cameras were discontinued in 2015:

Three Voigtlander Bessa film rangefinder cameras, one VM lens and many accessories discontinued

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

By LR admin | Published: July 30, 2024

The Leica SL2-S camera with 24-70mm f/2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH lens is now on sale in the UK (new price: £5,299, was: £6,000, the clearance section can be found here):

Check also the Leica SL2-S camera offerings at Reddotcameras – their clearance section is listed here.

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

By LR admin | Published: July 27, 2024

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

Other Vi Vante products can be found here and here:

New: Vi Vante Gaucho camera straps

Vi Vante has several new/updated products

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SUB13 announced the development of a new Leica M6/TTL film camera underwater housing

By LR admin | Published: July 27, 2024

SUB13 (website) announced the development of a new Leica M6 film camera underwater housing. Following one year of design, SUB13 will release a single production run of 13 Leica M6 housings and 13 Leica M6 TTL housings. Each unit will feature a fully functional film advance lever machined from titanium. The detailed internal actuator is set behind a curved viewing window sculpted from sapphire glass, allowing owners to observe the complete motion of their film advance. The housing’s lever precisely mirrors the radius of the viewing window below, seamlessly blending form and function. Additional information:

Posted in Leica Accessories, Leica M6 | Tagged Leica M6 camera reissue 2022, SUB13 underwater housing for Leica cameras, Underwater housing | 1 Comment

Leica digest #156

By LR admin | Published: July 26, 2024

→ Hobolite announced new Avant Max and Mini Max Bi-Color LED lighting kits (for additional information and international shipping, check the official Hobolite website).

→ Released in Japan: Motor Magazine Company “Cameraman Returns EX Leica Fanbook”.

→ Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 3.1.0 with new Autopilot Suggestions and major quality improvements across the board. Topaz also made improvements to the speed of masking and preview rendering in the app. Additional information is available here.

→ In addition to Video AI Pro, Topaz also released a new Gigapixel PRO version for professionals with high-quality upscaling, commercial licensing, and CLI support. Additional information is available here.

→ ON1 released Photo RAW 2024 version 2024.5.1, which includes some enhancements and new AI models for noise reduction. ON1 Photo RAW 2024 is currently up to 50% off with coupon SUMMER24 (expires July 30th). Additional information is available here.

→ Adobe released the July update for Photoshop that includes many new features, including a prompt AI image generator (additional information):

The latest Adobe CC subscription plan rates can be found here. The different Adobe Creative Cloud options are described here. Additional information on Photoshop and Lightroom is available on this page. Adobe Creative Cloud subscription can be purchased directly from B&H Photo or Amazon.

→ PictureCorrect composition cheat sheets summer sale.