Leica Rumors

New: Really Right Stuff custom L-plate with grip for Leica Q3 cameras

By LR admin | Published: January 7, 2024

The new Really Right Stuff custom L-plate with grip for Leica Q3 cameras is now available for order at B&H Photo:

CNC machined 6061-T6 Black Anodized Type II Aluminum
Battery and Port Door Access
Anti-twist pin provides extra secure fit
Laser-engraved center marks
Integrated Steel QD socket
RRS-Lock
Ergonomic Extended Grip
Quick Release Function on Both Axes
Solid One-Piece Design
Arca-Type Compatible Dovetail Mount

New IDS Works modular grip for Leica Q3 cameras now available

Additional information:

Posted in Leica Q3| Tagged Leica Q3, Leica Q3 accessories, RRS| 2 Comments

Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH lens review: a stellar, affordable everyday prime

By LR admin | Published: January 6, 2024

Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH lens review by Gino Creglia from Leica Photo Workshops (see previous coverage of the lens here):

Posted in L-Mount Alliance, Leica Lenses, LR Guest Posts, LR Reviews| Tagged Leica Photo Workshops, Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH lens, Leica workshops| 9 Comments

Happy New Year and the most popular blog posts of 2023

By LR admin | Published: December 31, 2023

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Happy New Year to all LeicaRumors readers, sources, and contributors! In 2023 LeicaRumors turned 15 years old and now we have over 5,800 blog posts and over 46,000 comments:

Here are the top 10 most popular LeicaRumors blog posts for 2023:

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Thanks to everyone for being a reader and participating in our small community! Stay safe and Happy New Year!

Posted in Top 10 Posts| Tagged Happy New Year| 2 Comments

This rare four piece platinum Leica M6 “150 Jahre Optik” limited edition camera set can be yours for $150,000

By LR admin | Published: December 30, 2023

Leica Store Lisse is selling this rare four-piece platinum Leica M6 “150 Jahre Optik” limited edition camera set for $150,000 on eBay. From the product description:

Posted in Leica M6| Tagged rare| 3 Comments

Leica digest #136

By LR admin | Published: December 29, 2023

→ New Maven Wave 2 color-coded photography and videography filters (dark polarizers, variables, graduated ND, infrared 720, starry focus, and more) are now available for funding on Kickstarter.

→ ON1 released a new version of Photo RAW 2024.1 – see what’s new here.

→ Vote for the 2023 Worst Camera of the Year award (see previous winners here).

→ The 25% off offer from Topaz Labs for their Photo AI and Video AI apps is ending this weekend. The new version of Gigapixel 7 will be released in January and is still available for pre-order at the discounted price of $99.

→ Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: our Leica wishlist/holiday edition.

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged Leica digest| Leave a Comment

What’s next for Leica? (updated rumors recap)

By LR admin | Published: December 28, 2023

After the Leica M11-P camera announcement, here is an updated list and a recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous reports here):

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| 16 Comments

The first die-cast Leica camera

By LR admin | Published: December 27, 2023

The first die-cast Leica camera (1933/1934): this prototype represents the earliest experimental version of the later Leica IIIc – with opening swing-up backdoor and folding rewind crank – features that were commercially introduced later in 1954 with the Leica M3, and in 1967 with the Leica M4. This camera will be part of the next Wetzlar Camera Auctions on October 12, 2024.