Leica M11 Monochrom camera detailed specifications


Here are the Leica M11 Monochrome camera detailed specifications:

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For next week: Leica M11 Monochrom and a new Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH lens *UPDATED*


Here is what we can expect Leica to announce next week:

Leica M11 Monochrom camera:

  • Price: $9,200
  • 256GB internal memory
  • Available in black chrome, no red dot
  • 125-200,000 ISO range
  • The highest dynamic range of any Leica camera to date: 15 stops

Update – the detailed Leica M11 Monochrom specifications can be found here:

Leica M11 Monochrom camera detailed specifications

New Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH lens:

First leaked pictures of the upcoming Leica M11 Monochrom camera and new Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH lens

The official announcement should be on or around April 13-14 depending on your timezone. I still have no confirmation on the announcement date of the Leica Q3 camera and Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH lens. Stay tuned!

What’s next for Leica? (rumors recap)

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Topaz Labs Photo AI v1.2.10 & Skylum Luminar Neo v1.8.0 released


Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.2.10 (now $40 off until April 21):

  • Improved color rendering for many raw files
  • New Preferences menu
  • New Open Recent option in File menu
  • New ▲ / ▼ button on bottom-left that toggles thumbnail list view
  • New bit depth options for PNG
  • New shortcut for Close All Images (Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+W)
  • Improved autopilot logic for subjects and multiple filters
  • Improved authentication handling for various error states
  • Improved monitor colorspace conversions
  • Improved metadata handling in Lightroom Plug-In Extras workflow
  • Improved Spacebar interaction with Original button
  • Updated lens correction database
  • Fixed minor memory leak when saving images
  • Fixed downscaling being disabled due to Autopilot suggestions
  • Fixed issue where folders with dots in them would not save on Windows
  • Fixed Wacom tablet not releasing preview after panning


Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.8.0:

“With Luminar Neo 1.8.0, the Histogram is now available in the Edits tab, and you can sort photos using the raw filter in the Catalog. Additionally, preview on hover is now available for LUTs in the Mood tool, the Blend Mode in Layers, and Camera Profile in the Develop RAW tool. You can also regulate the intensity of a Preset’s adjustments with a slider, and you can use another slider to view your photo’s before and after states. On top of that, you’ll find performance improvements and support for new cameras including the Canon EOS R8, Canon EOS R50, and Panasonic DC-S5-ll. Last but not least, Luminar Neo 1.8.0 is faster and more stable, as we’ve fixed a number of bugs.”

Via NikonRumors

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Upcoming Leica Photo Workshops in Point Reyes National Seashore, Yosemite National Park and Napa Valley


LeicaPhotoWorkshops has several upcoming workshops:

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Coming soon: IDS Works modular grip for Leica Q2 cameras

IDS Works will soon release a new modular grip for Leica Q2 cameras:


Stay tuned for updates.  IDS Works already offers modular grips for Leica M10/M11 and M film cameras:

New: IDS modular grip for Leica M10 and M11 cameras

Just released: IDS Works modular grip for Leica M film cameras

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42 Leitz Photographica Auction coming to Wetzlar on June 10


The 42 Leitz Photographica Auction is coming to Wetzlar on June 9-10, 2023. The camera auction will offer some rare cameras, including the prototypes of the Leica CL and cameras used by legendary photographers: Leica M3 by John Bulmer and two Leicas by Walker Evans.

Here are some of the Leica highlights from the auction:

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The Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2023

The Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2023

The award has long been considered one of the most important and highly endowed photography prizes in the world, and this year Leica Camera AG is granting it for the 43rd time. The jury, which has a new composition each year, has been selected; and the current LOBA year is now entering the decisive preparatory phase.

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