Leica Q3 now available in customizable colors? (à la carte)

By LR admin | Published: May 23, 2024

I saw a post on Instagram suggesting that the Leica Q3 camera is now available in custom colors. Has anyone been able to order a custom Q3 or customize the camera after the purchase? Maybe the service is available only in select countries?

Update: The individualization of the Q3 seems to be available only in Singapore.

The Leica Q3 is still hard to find and is out of stock at most retailers:

AmericasEuropeAsia
Adorama | B&H | Amazon
Leica Miami
Tamarkin Camera
Classic Connection		Leica Store Lisse
Red Dot Cameras
Koch | Park | WEX		Rangefinder
Map Camera

Here is the original Instagram post:

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Officially announced: Panasonic Lumix S9 compact camera and a new Panasonic S 26mm f/8 lens for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: May 22, 2024



The already leaked compact Panasonic Lumix S9 camera (L-mount) and a new Panasonic S 26mm f/8 lens (L-mount) are now officially announced:

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New: vintage-inspired Hobolite Iris LED light with an aperture ring

By LR admin | Published: May 22, 2024





Hobolite announced a new Iris LED light with a compact design and an aperture ring:

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The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC lens for Leica M-mount is now on sale ($200-$250 off)

By LR admin | Published: May 21, 2024

   
The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC lens for Leica M-mount is now on sale at B&H: $200 off for the silver version and $250 off for the black version. The full list of discounted Voigtlander lenses for Leica M-mount can be found here.


At Amazon, both versions are priced at $699 (see all discounted Voigtlander lenses here):

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Adobe added support for the Leica Leitz Phone 3 and the latest Sigma L-mount lenses

By LR admin | Published: May 21, 2024


Adobe added support for the Leica Leitz Phone 3 and the latest Sigma L-mount lenses:

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.


Check also the Adobe deals on Amazon:


Adobe also introduced AI Generative Remove and Lens Blur to Lightroom:

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Tomorrow Panasonic will announce a new small compact Lumix S9 full-frame camera with a Leica L-mount – looks similar to the Leica Q

By LR admin | Published: May 21, 2024


Tomorrow Panasonic will announce a new Lumix S9 small compact full-frame camera with a Leica L-mount that looks similar to the Leica Q:


The pictures come from this Amazon product listing:


Additional pictures:

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Leica M12 camera mockups/leaks

By LR admin | Published: May 20, 2024



The above two mockups/leaks show some of the previously reported Leica M12 camera rumors:

  • The ISO dial on the top left could be completely removed (first picture).
  • A new dial could be introduced behind the shutter button that can be controlled with the thumb (first picture).
  • The Leica M12 will be 3mm smaller compared to the M11.
  • Large 3.9″ screen on the back (the M11 has a 2.95″ screen).
  • The large screen also means removing all buttons from the back of the camera – it seems that the controls will now be on the touchscreen, similar to the Leica TL (second picture).
  • I am still getting conflicting reports on the viewfinder: we may get a new hybrid viewfinder like the Fuji X100 or maybe even a 100% electronic viewfinder like in these examples:

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