Leica Rumors

The latest photo editing software updates

By LR admin | Published: September 9, 2022

→ The new DxO Nik Collection 5 is now 25% off until September 14, 2022. Additional information on the latest release of DxO Nik Collection 5 can be found here.

→ ON1 Software announced the new Photo RAW 2023 version which will be officially released in October. You can pre-order it today for $99 (perpetual license for new customers). Owners of any old ON1 version can upgrade for $79.99. The new key features can be found here (see also the sneak peeks).

→ Two of the seven paid Skylum extensions for Luminar Neo are already available (Noiseless Ai and HDR Merge), Upscale AI and AI Background Removal are coming next. You can use code RUMORSNEO for $10 off.

→ Cyme released Peakto version 1.0.6 (Cyme also makes the popular Avalanche migrating tool).

Via NikonRumors

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Leica is already pushing the hashtag #filmisnotdead

By LR admin | Published: September 8, 2022

Today Leica Camera sent out an email newsletter with only the hashtag #filmisnotdead in the subject line…

They even already have a new Leica film graphic (see above). Here is the enhanced view – clearly film-related:

It seems that we may really be getting close to the new Leica film camera announcement that has been rumored for a while.

The email sent by Leica today pointed to several dedicated film websites (click on the above screenshots for a bigger view):

Leica Film Photography
Analogue Photography
There was also a link to the hashtag #leicafilmfriday
I noticed an increase in film talk on the official Leica Twitter account:

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New Leitz HUGO cine prime lenses announced

By LR admin | Published: September 8, 2022

Seven new Leitz HUGO cine prime lenses were announced yesterday and are already available for pre-order:

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Meyer Optik Görlitz Biotar 58 f/1.5 II lens for Leica M and L mount officially released and available for order

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2022

The previously rumored Meyer Optik Görlitz Biotar 58 f/1.5 II lens for Leica M and L mount is now officially released and pre-orders are already open at B&H Photo (see all available MOG lenses). Here are the technical specifications:

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Officially announced: Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2022

The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 lens for Leica L-mount is now officially announced:

Раnаѕоnіс LUМІХ Ѕ 18mm f/1.8 lеnѕ kеу fеаturеѕ:

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Coming soon: new Panasonic Lumix 18mm f/1.8 lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: September 6, 2022

Here are the leaked pictures and specifications for the rumored Panasonic 18mm f/1.8 lens for Leica L-mount that will be officially announced the next few days (shipping is expected to start on October 22nd):

Lens construction: 13 elements in 12 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 UED lens, 3 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens)
Minimum focusing distance: 0.18m
Maximum magnification: 0.2x
Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (circular diaphragm)
Filter diameter:
67mm – Size: φ73.6 x 82mm
Weight: 340g

Panasonic will soon have a full line of five fast (f/1.8) prime lenses for L-mount – from B&H Photo: “The new S 35mm f/1.8 joins Panasonic’s family of f/1.8 aperture primes including the 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm (with an 18mm f/1.8 arriving in the future)”.