Leica Rumors

Panasonic China has scheduled an L-mount press conference for August 10

By LR admin | Published: August 8, 2023

Panasonic China has scheduled an L-mount related press conference for August 10 at 1:00 pm at the P&I show exhibition area (Photo & Imaging Shanghai 2023). We will probably see some new L-mount product announcements.

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Additional information on the Leica Q3 firmware update version 1.2.0

By LR admin | Published: August 6, 2023

As I already mentioned online, the latest Leica Q3 firmware update version 1.2.0 did not come with an actual change log indicating all the fixes and improvements. I was told that only one of the two issues described in my previous post was fixed:

The power-down freezes issue is now fixed.
The new firmware update seems to improve the start-up time.
The issue with the half-press preview exposure being different than what you see prior to the half-press also seems to be fixed.

The second playback mode issue where images won’t display properly and sometimes lock up the camera will be fixed in the next firmware update.

The firmware update installation instructions can be found here.

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Leica digest #124

By LR admin | Published: August 5, 2023

→ Leica women foto project summit gallery opening & cocktail reception: Friday, September 22, 2023, 7:30 pm at Leica Store Miami (372 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134).

→ Cheap mini hot shoe Xenon flash for Leica cameras.

→ New: Benro CyanBird Carbon Fiber 5-section tripod: Amazon | B&H Photo.

→ New: Artra Lab Leica M mount close focus macro adaptor for Leica rangefinder cameras.

→ Best Astrophotography Apps in 2023.

→ Another cheap light meter from Reflx Lab (see more cheap light meters).

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The twelve shortlist finalist of the Leica Oscar Barnack Awards 2023 (LOBA) photo competition

By LR admin | Published: August 5, 2023

Here are the twelve shortlist finalist of the Leica Oscar Barnack Awards 2023 (LOBA) photo competition:

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Both Topaz Labs Photo AI and Video AI are currently on sale

By LR admin | Published: August 4, 2023

Both the Topaz Labs Photo AI and Video AI apps are currently on sale:

Topaz Labs Photo AI sale starts today ($40 off)
Topaz Labs Video AI sale ends today ($50 off)

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Leica Q3 firmware update version 1.2.0 released

By LR admin | Published: August 4, 2023

The previously rumored Leica Q3 firmware update version 1.2.0 is now officially released and available for download. The release notes do not provide any details on what exactly was fixed:

The installation instructions can be found here.

Check the Leica Q3 pricing and pre-order options (also the new Leica Q3 accessories):

Americas	Europe	Asia
Adorama\|B&H\|Amazon Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection	Meister Camera Leica Store Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet\|Koch\|Park\|WEX	Rangefinder Map Camera