Leica digest #155


→ A new LIT DUO 1 light meter for film, video, and photo is listed for funding on Kickstarter.


→ Topaz Labs released a new Video AI Pro version for professionals (press release).



→ The 2024 Amazon Prime Day sales and offers are now live. You can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime to access the deals and offers without actually becoming a paying member (additional information is available here).

Wooden miniature Leica Q2 camera keychain for sale on eBay.


→ New: 7Artisans 35mm f/2.0 II silver lens for Leica M-mount.

 
→ The Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 for Leica M-mount is now $100 off.


→ New: Think Tank Photo mirrorless mover backpacks (some items are currently on sale).

→ Now through August 1st, Leica Store Miami is offering a 5% bonus when you trade-in or sell your digital Leica M. That means you’ll receive 85% of fair market value on a trade-in, or 75% when selling.


Leica Camera has a new new COTO: Dr. Ronny Fritsche.
→ 2024 Leica Oskar Barnack Award shortlist candidates selected.
→ The latest videos from Leica Camera:

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Updates on the latest third-party lenses for Leica L-mount

The latest news on third-party lenses for Leica L-mount:


→ Venus Optics has officially announced the world’s first zoom + shift Laowa CF 12-24mm f/5.6 ultra-wide lens for Leica L-mount (previously reported here):

Venus Optics Laowa CF 12-24mm f/5.6 announced in China: the world’s first zoom + shift lens


→ The Meike 50mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens is now available also for L-mount. Orders are now open (price: $169). Shipping will start on July 15th:

The Meike 50mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens is now available also for L-mount


→ TTArtisan announced a new 100mm f/2.8 2x full frame macro lens for L-mount based on the already existing tilt-shift version:

New TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x full frame macro lens announced

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The latest Skylum Luminar Neo updates


→ The Skylum Luminar Neo photo editing software is now available for download/sale at B&H Photo and is currently $50 off.


→ Check out also the latest Luminar NEO presets and bundles:


→ There is also a new Photo Education Bundle.


The new Aperty portrait photo editing app by Skylum is now available for pre-order (additional information).

Luminar Iceland Photo Tour in August: get $500 off

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New Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lenses for Leica M-mount announced


Cosina announced four new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lenses for Leica M-mount:

  • Apochromatic design that eliminates chromatic aberration
  • Optical design optimized for digital imaging devices
  • All-metal lens barrel with high rigidity and durability
  • Bayonet-type VM mount
  • High-precision rangefinder interlocking mechanism
  • Minimum shooting distance Type I: 0.45m Type II: 0.35m

The new lenses will be released in August 2024 with a price of around ¥100,000 ($630). Check for pre-orders at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo.

Cosina has announced many new VM lenses for Leica M-mount lately – see the complete list here.

Additional information on the two different lens types (I + II):

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The Leica SL3 camera overwriting/deleting images issue confirmed by Leica


Leica Camera officially acknowledged the SL3 camera issue I reported yesterday, where images are being overwritten/deleted when changing the battery:

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A rare collection of 7 prototype Leica M cameras by Ralph Gibson is listed for $250,000



Leica Store Lisse is selling a rare collection of 7 prototype Leica M cameras by Ralph Gibson for $250,000 on eBay (check also their other listings).

Ralph Gibson’s Leica collection

Ralph Nelson’ Leica M4 cameras kit obtained by Leica Store Lisse

Ebay listing description:

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New: Oberwerth watch rolls for Leica watches


Oberwerth announced four new watch rolls in different sizes since Leica now also sells watches:

Here are the details:
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Leica digest #154

→ Leica M rangefinder focusing tips and tricks.

→ Wetzlar Camera Auctions: Leica M2 gray.

→ Leica SL3 x Philipp Reinhard.

→ Leica Visoflex 2 disassembly and repair.

Helium grip for Q3 update.

→ Leica SL3 firmware bug/issue – images are being deleted/overwritted in the camera.

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