Available at Leica Store Lisse: Leica M camera marble sculpture by artist Casper Braat

By LR admin | Published: June 17, 2023

Leica Store Lisse is selling a marble sculpture of the Leica M camera by artist Casper Braat:

Update: the price is €3,500.

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The lightest and most compact 3-in-1 HEIPI travel tripod that raised over a million dollars on Kickstarter is now available for sale (discount code included)

By LR admin | Published: June 16, 2023



The HEIPI tripod (the lightest and most compact 3-in-1 travel tripod) that raised over a million dollars on Kickstarter is now listed for sale directly on the manufacturer’s website and you can get $40 off with code QV654S8DATAZ.

The Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod that raised $2.45M on Kickstarter is also available for pre-order with a $200 discount:

The Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod that raised $2.45M on Kickstarter is now available for pre-order with a $200 discount

Additional information on the HEIPI travel tripod:

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Leica SL2 silver edition camera officially announced with two new lens bundles

By LR admin | Published: June 15, 2023


The previously rumored Leica SL2 silver edition camera is now officially announced and is available also with two new lens bundles:

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

PriceSavings
Leica SL2 Silver Edition – Body Only$6,995
Leica SL2 Silver Edition with 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH$9,295$595
Leica SL2 Silver Edition with Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 + Adapter$13,995$1,345

Additional information:

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New: Luminar NEO Essential Preset Bundle (+more bundles from the Clever Photographer)

By LR admin | Published: June 14, 2023

Luminar NEO Power Bundle by Clever Photographer: This product has been a bestseller since its release, with over 15,000 copies sold, and has received top ratings from Luminar NEO users. Over 986 new elements to power up your Luminar NEO tools. Get extra high-definition Skies, Overlays, Textures, Backgrounds, Sky Objects, LUTs & Presets and transform your images with just a few clicks.

Product: Include 986 custom Skies, Overlays, Textures, Backgrounds, LUTs, and Presets. The product comes with video installation tutorials that will guide you through the process of installing the elements into Luminar NEO.

Luminar NEO Essential Preset Bundle (NEW) by Clever Photographer: Enhance your photos effortlessly with 38 preset collections containing 380 meticulously crafted presets, designed to transform your images in Luminar NEO.

Product: The product includes 38 preset collections with more than 380 presets specifically designed for Luminar NEO. The product comes with video installation tutorials that will guide you through the process of installing the elements into Luminar NEO.

Landscape Photography Overlays by Clever Photographer: This is a “non-Luminar” product for various photo editing software packages.

It includes 859 high-resolution elements, covering various situations for Landscape Photographers. Suitable for all skill levels, it easily adds depth, texture, and light to your photos. Compatible with popular editing applications like Adobe Photoshop. Includes video tutorials.

Product: The product includes 22 overlay collections with over 859 overlays. The overlays are compatible with a series of photo editing software including Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Affinity Photo, Luminar, Gimp, Paint-Shop Pro, etc. The product comes with video installation tutorials that will guide you through the process of installing and using the overlays in most of the current photo editing software.


Skylum recently released Luminar Neo version 1.10.1: “In Update 1.10.1, we’ve fixed a number of bugs in order to improve your experience. With this update, you can use Luminar Neo even more smoothly and without encountering unexpected behaviors. Thank you for providing useful feedback, and we hope you enjoy the improvements.”

Via PhotoRumors

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

By LR admin | Published: June 14, 2023


Here is an updated list and a recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous reports here):

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The results from the 42nd Leitz Photographica Auction are out

By LR admin | Published: June 13, 2023
Leica-MP coveted special edition by Terry O'Neill

Leica-MP coveted special edition by Terry O’Neill

The results from the 42nd Leitz Photographica Auction are out:

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The first Leica Cine 1 laser cinema TV will be available in Europe in June

By LR admin | Published: June 12, 2023



Leica Cine 1: the home cinema in Leica premium image quality

The first Leica cinema TV will be available in Europe in June.

The first Leica cinema TV will be available in Europe in June. Leica Smart Projection GmbH will be providing home cinema experiences with excellent Leica image quality with its first cinema TV, the Leica Cine 1. State-of-the-art laser technology, outstanding engineering, and the premium manufacturer’s many years of optical expertise come together in the Leica Cine 1. This is the first time the unmistakable and brilliant Leica image quality can also be experienced in the home cinema. When combined with the outstanding Dolby Atmos® surround system, it creates an authentic cinematic ambiance that fills the room. Winning the iF Design Award 2023 for its iconic product design, the Leica Cine 1 incorporates maximum connectivity, innovative product features, and intuitive operation to deliver the highest level of convenience.

Leica Cine 1 laser TV projector officially revealed at the 2022 IFA show

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