Leica Rumors

The latest Leica rumors: Q3, Q-E, SL3, M11 Mono, new APO 90mm, budget line of SL lenses

By LR admin | Published: February 2, 2023

Here are the latest Leica rumors:

The long-rumored Leica M camera with an electronic viewfinder is still a possibility. Don’t expect it to be released until the next generation of M cameras (M12?).
The next APO lens will be a redesigned version of the current Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH, expect it to be released before summer.
A new Leica M11 Monochrom camera will also be announced this year (in the next few months).
The rumored Leica SL3 and Leica Q3 cameras will be released later this year with different megapixel resolutions.
With the new Q3, Leica will reintroduce the “-E” branding for entry-level cameras. The new Leica Q-E will basically be the current Q2, etc (just like with the M9 and M-E).
Along with the next-generation SL cameras, Leica will introduce a budget line of zoom and prime lenses (previously reported here).

If you have any additional information on what’s coming next from Leica, you can contact me anonymously here.

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Leica Store Miami 10 Jahre Anniversary Celebration Weekend (March 3-4, 2023)

By LR admin | Published: January 30, 2023

In early March this year, Leica Store Miami will hold their “10 Jahre Anniversary Celebration Weekend” (March 3-4, 2023). The details and schedule of events can be found here:

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Exclusive 10% off for IDS modular grips for Leica M10/M11/film cameras (coupon code included)

By LR admin | Published: January 26, 2023

For a limited time, You can get 10% off all IDS modular grips for Leica M10, M11, and M film cameras with code RUMORS:

Previous IDS modular grips coverage can be found here:

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Leica digest #108

By LR admin | Published: January 24, 2023

→ There is a new Kickstarter for SPINN CP camera strap 2023 edition that already achieved its goal of $13,624 goal with 35 more days to go. The 2023 version comes with two different base plates and different strap colors. The company behind the strap (SPINN.DESIGN) has already completed several very successful crowdfunding campaigns in the past. Some of their products are also available for sale directly on their website.

→ For a limited time, Skylum Luminar Neo and all extensions are 20% off.

→ From January 25th to February 12th 2023, DxO is offering €|$30 off PureRAW to people who download the free trial from this dedicated page. After the download, you will receive 30$ towards the cost of purchasing DxO PureRAW2. The coupon is then valid for 30 days. The full PureRAW version is available for download in the trial, no payment is required.

→ Antiques Roadshow expert makes £375,000 valuation “mistake” with rare Leica camera: expert Marc Allum has spoken out on the Leica camera that sold for £380,000 after his initial valuation of a mere £5,000.

→ For a limited time, AlexOnRAW has the lowest price ever on Capture One eBook and bundles – until January 31 you can get (use code RUMORS for an additional 10% off):

50% off Capture One Hidden Features eBook
50% off Ultimate Capture One Toolkit
50% off Pro Color Grading Styles Bundle
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→ The worst camera of 2022: vote here.

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The processor in the new Panasonic S5 Mark II/x cameras was jointly developed with Leica under the L² alliance

By LR admin | Published: January 23, 2023

A quick update on my previous L² post – in another recent interview, Yamane-san (director of the Imaging Business Unit at Panasonic) explained the difference between the L² Technology alliance and Ⅼ-Mount alliance: