Leica Rumors

The new Leica M11 “Glossy Black” camera is now in stock for the first time

By LR admin | Published: December 18, 2024

The latest Leica M11 “Glossy Black” camera is now in stock at B&H Photo for the first time:

Leica M11 glossy black paint details:

Brass top plate with “Leica” script engraving
Glossy black paint finish that will patina over time revealing the brass underneath
Cross hatch knurling on power switch, thumb wheel, shutter speed and ISO dials
Gorilla LCD glass
64GB internal memory

Check also the new Leica accessories:

Leca also announced new taupe accessories: leather bag, strap and case

Additional pictures:

Funleader to announce a new Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica-M mount

By LR admin | Published: December 17, 2024

Funleader will soon announce a new Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica-M mount designed with street photographers in mind – it combines a timeless Leica-inspired design with modern optical enhancements. Here is what we know:

Kamerahaus Inc. announces the opening of a unique new camera store for used Leica gear in NYC’s NoHo neighborhood

By LR admin | Published: December 17, 2024

After the closing of the Leica Store SoHo in NYC, Kamerahaus Inc. announces the opening of a unique new camera store for used Leica gear in NYC’s NoHo neighborhood – just a few blocks north of the previous Leica Store SoHo. Here are the details:

Website: Kamerahaus.com

Instagram:kamerahaussoho

KameraHaus by Craig Williams
New York’s Premier Used Leica Dealer Camera Store
636 Broadway #302, New York, New York 10012

Store Hours:

Monday to Friday: 11am – 6pm

Saturday: 11am – 4pm

Additional informtion:

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SUB13 announces the completion of their Leica M6 underwater housing, celebrating 70 years of Leica M

By LR admin | Published: December 17, 2024

SUB13 (website) announced the completion of their Leica M6 underwater housing, celebrating 70 years of Leica M (previously reported here):

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New Leica price increase coming to Japan in January

By LR admin | Published: December 17, 2024

A new Leica price increase is coming to Japan on January 10, 2025.

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Leica digest #168

By LR admin | Published: December 15, 2024

→ Profoto announced a new Pro-B3 portable battery strobe – now available at: Adorama | B&H Photo | Foto Koch | WEX Photo.

→ The Lego ZH1 is a working and functional 35mm Leica-look-alike film camera listed on Lego Ideas, and it seems that they reached 10,000 votes from the public and will now go to the review stage. Read the full story at ThePhoblographer (more Leica+Lego projects can be found here).

→ Coming soon: new 7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for Leica L-mount.

→ The results from the Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction are out.

→ Rayqual released a new Leica LM lens adapter for attaching lenses with infinity lock, and full-circle focus rings to M-mount cameras (found on the early screw-mount Elmar 35mm f/3.5, Elmar 50mm f/3.5, and Hector 50mm f/2.5). Rayqual adapters are sold on Amazon.