For a limited time, You can get 10% off all IDS modular grips for Leica M10, M11, and M film cameras with code RUMORS:

Previous IDS modular grips coverage can be found here:
For a limited time, You can get 10% off all IDS modular grips for Leica M10, M11, and M film cameras with code RUMORS:

Previous IDS modular grips coverage can be found here:



→ There is a new Kickstarter for SPINN CP camera strap 2023 edition that already achieved its goal of $13,624 goal with 35 more days to go. The 2023 version comes with two different base plates and different strap colors. The company behind the strap (SPINN.DESIGN) has already completed several very successful crowdfunding campaigns in the past. Some of their products are also available for sale directly on their website.

→ For a limited time, Skylum Luminar Neo and all extensions are 20% off.

→ From January 25th to February 12th 2023, DxO is offering €|$30 off PureRAW to people who download the free trial from this dedicated page. After the download, you will receive 30$ towards the cost of purchasing DxO PureRAW2. The coupon is then valid for 30 days. The full PureRAW version is available for download in the trial, no payment is required.

→ Antiques Roadshow expert makes £375,000 valuation “mistake” with rare Leica camera: expert Marc Allum has spoken out on the Leica camera that sold for £380,000 after his initial valuation of a mere £5,000.

→ For a limited time, AlexOnRAW has the lowest price ever on Capture One eBook and bundles – until January 31 you can get (use code RUMORS for an additional 10% off):

→ The worst camera of 2022: vote here.

A quick update on my previous L² post – in another recent interview, Yamane-san (director of the Imaging Business Unit at Panasonic) explained the difference between the L² Technology alliance and Ⅼ-Mount alliance:

Cosina Japan announced that it has discontinued two Voigtlander VM lenses for Leica M-mount:
The ULTRON 21mm f/1.8 Aspherical was announced in 2012.
The NOKTON Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 was announced in 2020.
More discontinued products can be found here.
Via PhotoRumors

In a recent interview with Dpreview, Yosuke Yamane (Vice President of Panasonic’s Entertainment and Communication business and director of its imaging business unit) explained the recently announced new alliance called L² Technology (Leica x Lumix) that is different than the existing L-mount alliance:

Both the Topaz Image Quality Bundle and Topaz Video AI software packages are currently on sale until the end of the month:



The new and updated Kamerakraft LM10GRIP V2 grip for Leica M10 cameras is now in stock for both black and silver finish. Only 180 pieces are available. Shipping will start on January 20th.
Update – Kamerakraft grips are currently out of stock, but you can check the latest IDS Works modular grip for different Leica models.
The LM10Grip v2 has some new features: an improved mechanical lock on the battery door (the v1 had a magnet) and an overall better finish. The Arca rail, standard tripod thread (1/4″), and secondary SD holder remain unchanged. Additional information from the product listing: