Leica Rumors

A reader created the Leica MPi: a Leica M2 camera with a Raspberry Pi-powered digital sensor

By LR admin | Published: May 11, 2023

Michael Suguitan sent me a message about his Leica MPi camera – a Leica M2 with a Raspberry Pi-powered digital sensor:

“I created a homebrewed digital back for my Leica M2 using a Raspberry Pi Zero, dubbed the Leica MPi. Compared to prior similar works using film cameras as housings, my implementation preserves the key affordances of the original M2, specifically its rangefinder focusing mechanism and coupling to the mechanical shutter. I provide several example photographs taken from its deployment in Japan.”

Check his website and YouTube video for more information:

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The new Leica M11 Monochrom camera is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: May 10, 2023

The new Leica M11 Monochrom camera is now in stock at:

Leica M11 Monochrom camera reviews

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

By LR admin | Published: May 9, 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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Leica digest #117

By LR admin | Published: May 9, 2023

→ Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.3.3 with a new Sharpen Strong model, a new face selection option, and several bug fixes. Here are the changes since version 1.3.2. Additional information is available here.

→ The new ON1 Photo RAW 2023.5 is coming in June and will include the new Resize AI with Face Recovery, new Masking Tools and Curves Control, improved raw processing for better quality images, and more: what’s new | press release. Photo RAW 2023.5 is a free update for ON1 Everything subscribers and owners of version 2023. You can order now with coupon code NEW2023-5 for a special introductory price.