Leica Rumors

10% off IDS modular grips for Leica M10 + M11 cameras and 10% off all Funleader products (limited time offers)

By LR admin | Published: September 27, 2022

10% off IDS modular grips for Leica M10 and M11 cameras

You can get 10% off IDS modular grips for Leica M10 and M11 cameras with code RUMORS (limited time offer):

New: IDS modular grip for Leica M10 and M11 cameras

10% off all Funleader products

You can get 10% off all Funleader products (including the Contax G45 converted lens for M-mount and the Leica M3 925 sterling silver pin) with code 10WBK (limited time offer):

Converted Contax G 45mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader

Funleader is now selling 925 sterling silver Leica M shutter speed dial pin/brooch for $39

Posted in Deals| Tagged Funleader, Funleader Contax G45 f/2 to Leica M conversion set, IDS modular grip for Leica M10 and M11 cameras, IDS Works (Initial Design Studio)| 1 Comment

Leica digest #99

By LR admin | Published: September 25, 2022

→ DxO has announced that their products PhotoLab, PureRAW, ViewPoint, FilmPack, and Nik Collection now have access to the world’s most comprehensive set of camera and lens calibrations (over 75,000 camera and lens combinations). Additional information is available here.

→ One photographer’s quest for the perfect commuter backpack.

→ Billingham launched a new bag color combination: Sage FibreNyte/Black Leather (in the US Billingham products are sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo).

→ The 41 Leitz Photographica Auction highlights are now available online.

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The next 2022 Tamarkin camera auction will take place on Saturday, November 19th

By LR admin | Published: September 23, 2022

The next 2022 Tamarkin camera auction will take place on Saturday, November 19th. The auction catalog is already available for download (follow them also for updates on Instagram at @leicashopchicago):

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More information on the upcoming Leitz M6 film camera reissue

By LR admin | Published: September 22, 2022

Yes, you read the title correctly: the upcoming/rumored M6 film camera will have a “Leitz” red dot instead of the regular “Leica” logo engraving. This is a tribute to the early Leica M6 cameras that came with a Leitz logo (see more listings here):

Based on the above rumors, I assume the new Leitz M6 will be “Classic” and not TTL.

Next, let’s talk about the potential price of the Leitz M6 camera reissue. As you can see in the link above, old Leica M6 cameras are currently selling for around $2k-$3k based on condition. I also stumbled upon this Reddit discussion reporting that the Leica Wetzlar Store is currently selling a refurbished black Leica M6 Classic camera for €3,800 (around $3,738) with a 2 years warranty. The Leica MP is currently listed for $5,695. Based on this, I think the upcoming Leitz M6 reissue will be priced in the lower $4,000 range (cheaper than the MP as previously reported).

Save over $1,000 by buying Leica M cameras from Europe (all Leica M film cameras in stock at Meister Camera)

The Leica M6 has more special editions than any other M camera according to Wikipedia:

Posted in Leica M, Leica M6| Tagged #filmisnotdead, film, Leica film camera rumors, Leica M film cameras, Leica M6 camera reissue 2022| 23 Comments

New: Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full frame 2X macro lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: September 22, 2022

The previously rumored Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full frame 2X macro lens for Leica L-mount is now officially announced and available for order:

Pre-order here (coming soon to B&H)
Product page
Press release
Technical specifications can be found here and here
Sample photos:

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Techart will announce a new TMX-02 adapter that can autofocus Leica M lenses on Hasselblad X cameras

By LR admin | Published: September 21, 2022

Techart will announce a new TMX-02 adapter that can autofocus Leica M lenses on Hasselblad X cameras – check out the four small AF servo motos inside the adapter:

Techart already has several autofocus lens adapters (some of them are already on version III) and they do look very similar to the above design:

There are other companies selling Leica M to Hasselblad X adapters, but none of them support autofocus:

Source: Shotenkobo, via PhotoRumors

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Leica Adapters, Techart TMX-02 adapter| 1 Comment

Leica Q2 “Dawn” by Seal special edition camera announced

By LR admin | Published: September 21, 2022

The previously rumored Leica Q2 “Dawn” by Seal special edition camera is now officially announced Only 500 pieces will be available worldwide. The set includes:

Leica Q2 camera with a unique Japanese woven fabric covering – each camera will have a different pattern
Rope strap with the handwritten lyric
Exclusive scarf by rag & bone.
Price: $5,995 ($200 more than a regular Leica Q2 camera)

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