Leica Rumors

New: Vi Vante Gaucho camera straps

By LR admin | Published: April 25, 2023

Our sponsor Vi Vante launched “Gaucho” – a new line of camera straps. Here are the details:

Adjustable 42-46 inches
Fits Slotted Strap Mount
Fits Strap Lugs
It has unique interchangeable system
Built in Side Protection
Leather
Hand Made
Double Highlight Stitch in Signature Red

Three different designs are currently available (sold also on Amazon):

The full line of Vi Vante camera straps can be found here (international shipping available). Vi Vante products are sold also at Amazon.

Additional pictures:

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The new Leica D-Lux 7 camera 007 edition is now in stock

By LR admin | Published: April 25, 2023

The new Leica D-Lux 7 camera 007 edition is currently in stock at:

Update – here are some Leica D-Lux 7 camera 007 edition unboxing pictures courtesy of NPC Photo:

New Leica D-Lux 7 camera 007 edition announced

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A few more Leica items from the upcoming 42 Leitz Photographica Auction

By LR admin | Published: April 25, 2023

Here are a few more Leica items from the upcoming 42 Leitz Photographica Auction that will take place in Wetzlar (June 9-10, 2023):

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New IDS Works modular grip for Leica Q2 cameras officially released and available for pre-order

By LR admin | Published: April 23, 2023

The previously reported IDS Works modular grip for Leica Q2 cameras is now officially released and available for pre-order (international shipping available):

“Designed to be ultimately light weight and blend in to the original design for the Leica Q2. This is designed to protect the bottom of the camera without sacrificing the overall look of the camera. Patent cut out design ensure comfortable touch and operation while covering all the ugly screws at the bottom of the camera. Note: Due to the thickness of the grip is only 4mm thick the screw hole on the bottom is NOT standard 1/4-20 (its is M5-8) which is designed to incoprated with our optional LENS DOWN bracket. A tripod head with ARCA system is advised).”

Additional information is available here:

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Leica digest #115

By LR admin | Published: April 23, 2023

→ The Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 Nokton Classic II S.C lens for Leica M-mount disassembled at yukosteel.com.

→ Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-moun review at keithwee.com.

→ ON1 will release Resize AI Version 2023.5 in early May (see pricing). Additional information is available here.

→ Adobe released several new AI updates for their photography-related products (April releases):

→ A new Leica survey is available here.

→ Interview with Don Goldberg: a Leica repair master.

→ The Ernst Leitz Museum Wetzlar will hold an exhibition by the British photographer Rankin from May 26th to September 27th.

→ The latest Leica-related videos:

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The new Leica M11 Monochrom camera is now shipping

By LR admin | Published: April 23, 2023

A few readers have contacted me to inform me that the new Leica M11 Monochrom camera is already shipping from some retailers (see also this related Reddit post).

For M11M pricing and availability, check our sponsors:

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