Leica Rumors

New Xiaomi 13 Ultra smartphone with Leica camera announced

By LR admin | Published: April 22, 2023

A new Xiaomi 13 Ultra smartphone with a Leica camera/lens combo was announced a few days ago. Here are the technical specifications for the Leica camera/lens:

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Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 SC/MC VM lens review at FredMiranda

By LR admin | Published: April 19, 2023

Fred Miranda published his review of the new Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 SC/MC VM lens for Leica M-mount (pre-order at Adorama):

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Leica Q2/Q2M firmware update version 5.0 with eye AF tracking officially released

By LR admin | Published: April 18, 2023

The previously reported Leica Q2/Q2M firmware update version 5.0 with eye AF tracking and other improvements/fixes is now officially released and can be downloaded here.

Additional information is available here:

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New AstrHori AH-M1 external light meter for film cameras announced

By LR admin | Published: April 15, 2023

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New Leica Q2 firmware update version 5.0 with eye AF tracking listed on the Leica China website

By LR admin | Published: April 15, 2023

There is a new Leica Q2/Q2 Monochrom firmware update version 5.0 with new eye AF tracking and other improvements currently listed on the Leica China website (still not available in other countries).

Here is what I could translate from the PDF file:

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Third-party watch straps for the Leica L1/L2

By LR admin | Published: April 15, 2023

First, I want to mention that Leica Store LA now sells separately Ernst Leitz Werkstatten alligator straps ($350) for the Leica L1/L1 watch – they are much better quality than the original strap that comes with the watch:

Here is a close-up of both straps side by side (alligator strap on the left, original strap on the right):

The next option is the Hirsch Tiger Calf Leather Watch Strap – I got the 22mm version, it is a bit tight, but it works:

Next is the cheapest solution I tried – the rubber Barton watch straps (21mm) are priced at $22 and they are excellent – available in different colors and very comfortable. I even found a black/red combo – similar to the original Leiac L1/L2 watch strap: