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

By LR admin | Published: April 8, 2023


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

By LR admin | Published: April 8, 2023


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

By LR admin | Published: April 7, 2023


LeicaPhotoWorkshops has several upcoming workshops:

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Coming soon: IDS Works modular grip for Leica Q2 cameras

By LR admin | Published: April 6, 2023

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

By LR admin | Published: April 6, 2023


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

By LR admin | Published: April 5, 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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Rumors: more than one Leica announcement expected in April

By LR admin | Published: April 4, 2023


Leica is rumored to have as many as three separate new product announcements this month (April 2023). We may see the long-rumored Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH lens as early as this week (Thursday or Friday – not sure):

The Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH lens is already showing up online

As I already reported, on or around April 14th, judging by the leaked teaser, we will probably get a new Leica M11 Monochrom:

Confirmed: new Leica camera(s) coming next week

There should be another Leica announcement, probably towards the end of April (on or around April 20th maybe or later). I am not sure yet what will be announced. There are rumors for a new/updated Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH lens or another new M lens:

New Leica 35mm and 50mm Summilux M lenses rumored to be announced later this year

New Leica 35mm and 50mm Summilux M lenses rumored to be announced later this year

The Leica Q3 has already been rumored for May/June:

Updated Leica Q3 camera rumored specifications

Here is a full list of all rumored/expected Leica products:

What’s next for Leica? (rumors recap)

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