New MS-Optical Apoqualia 28mm f/1.7 lens for Leica M-mount released


There is a new MS-Optical Apoqualia 28mm f/1.7 lens for Leica M-mount. Here are the details:

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Leica Gallery of Los Angeles presents Yul Brynner’s “Extraordinary Vision” photography exhibition



Leica Gallery of Los Angeles presents Yul Brynner’s “Extraordinary Vision” photography exhibition:

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Leica Camera AG is a partner of the photo festival Rencontres d’ Arles 2023


Leica Camera AG is a partner of the photo festival Rencontres d’ Arles 2023:

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Leica M11-P camera is rumored/expected to be announced by the end of the year


Leica is rumored/expected to announce a new M11-P camera by the end of the year (2023).

Here is the previous release history of digital Leica M cameras:

  • Leica M10: January 2017
  • Leica M10P: August 2018
  • Leica M10M: January 2020
  • Leica M10R: July 2020
  • Leica M11: January 2022
  • Leica M11M: April 2023
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The new Leica Drop XL wireless charger station for Leica Q3 cameras


With the Q3 camera, Leica announced a new Drop XL wireless charging pad that works with the HG-DC1 handgrip and charges the BP-SCL6 battery in approximately 180 minutes. Additional information:

  • Powers the Leica Q3 camera with mounted Wireless Charging Handgrip HG-DC1 at up to 10W.
  • Can also charge other devices such as AirPods, iPhones, and other QI-compatible devices.
  • Features an extra USB-A port that allows you to charge up to three devices at once.
  • Crafted with a premium aluminum base and elegant fabric that gives it a stylish look and feel.
  • Includes a foreign object detection feature and thermal protection that ensures safe charging.
  • Can easily charge through housings up to 3mm.
  • Comes with an AC power adapter and a 2m power cord for easy and convenient use
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Here are a few unboxing pictures of the new Leica Drop XL wireless charger station for the new Leica Q3 camera (credit: Dean Digital):

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Tonight: Leica Q3 episode on Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live


The Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live YouTube channel will have a new episode tonight on the recently announced Leica Q3 camera (Saturday, June 24, 8 pm Eastern):

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Leica digest #121


→ Topaz Labs released Video AI version 3.3. The changes from the previous version 3.2.9 can be found here.


Skylum released a new Luminar Neo all-in-one photography bundle – additional information is available here.


Picture Correct sale: How to Photograph Fireworks eBook (55% off until July 4th).


$40 off the lightest and most compact 3-in-1 HEIPI travel tripod with coupon code QV654S8DATAZ.


This SHARGE storage solution device raised over $372,870 by 3,281 backers on Kickstarter.


Flickr study reveals the most popular cameras around the world.


Blackmagic is rumored to announce a new L-mount cinema camera.

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