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More leaked Leica Q3 pictures

By LR admin | Published: May 17, 2023

Two more pictures of the upcoming Leica Q3 camera leaked on social media – apparently, they were posted on social media by someone who attended a Leica event:

Previous Leica Q3 camera leaks and rumors can be found here:

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Released: NIK collection 6, ON1 Resize AI 2023.5, Capture One 16.2

By LR admin | Published: May 16, 2023

→ DxO released NIK Collection 6 (free trial available).

→ ON1 Resize AI version 2023.5 is now officially released.

→ DxO added 249 new Optics Modules with support for the following cameras and lenses:

Hasselblad X2D 100C
Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR
Leica APO Summicron SL 75mm f/2 ASPH
Leica Vario Elmarit SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH
Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS (L-mount)
Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS with TC-1411 (L-mount)
Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS with TC-2011 (L-mount)

→ Capture One released version 16.2.0 with new AI-powered tools, wireless tethering, and other new features.

Via PhotoRumors

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Leica Q3 camera wireless charging additional information

By LR admin | Published: May 15, 2023

The upcoming Leica Q3 camera will come with an option grip that will be compatible with regular Qi chargers for wireless charging. Leica is also rumored to introduce its own charging mat for 500 euros. This functionality will be also implemented in future Leica cameras.

Also, a quick update on my previously reported specifications – the Leica Q3 camera will support 8k video for open-length shooting without overheating:

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The new Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: May 13, 2023

The new Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens is now in stock in the US at:

US: Adorama | B&H | Leica Miami
Europe: Meister Camera | Reddotcameras | Calumet
Asia: Rangefinder | Map Camera

Announced: Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens and Leica Extender L 1.4x

Update – here are some unboxing pictures courtesy of NPC Photo:

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The Leica Q3 camera is rumored to be announced on May 26

By LR admin | Published: May 13, 2023

The Leica Q3 camera is rumored to be officially announced on May 26th:

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A reader created the Leica MPi: a Leica M2 camera with a Raspberry Pi-powered digital sensor

By LR admin | Published: May 11, 2023

Michael Suguitan sent me a message about his Leica MPi camera – a Leica M2 with a Raspberry Pi-powered digital sensor:

“I created a homebrewed digital back for my Leica M2 using a Raspberry Pi Zero, dubbed the Leica MPi. Compared to prior similar works using film cameras as housings, my implementation preserves the key affordances of the original M2, specifically its rangefinder focusing mechanism and coupling to the mechanical shutter. I provide several example photographs taken from its deployment in Japan.”

Check his website and YouTube video for more information:

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