Leica Rumors

Just released: new Komaru bronze satin soft-release button

By LR admin | Published: May 16, 2022

A new Komaru bronze satin soft-release button is now available for sale at Taos Photo and Leica Store Miami.

Check also the other Komaru soft release buttons:

Additional information on the new Komaru bronze satin soft-release button:

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Used Leica M11, Q2, Q2 Monochrom, Q2 Reporter, M10M, SL2, and other cameras listed for sale at B&H with up to 18% off

By LR admin | Published: May 15, 2022

The open box Leica M11 I reported two weeks ago is already gone, but ~~B&H now has a used back Leica M11 camera for sale~~ for $8,544.95 (condition 9, minor scuffs and surface marks) – this is $450 off from the regular price of $8,995.

More price-reduced used and open box Leica products can be found here (Adorama) and here (B&H Photo) – they also have several used Leica models:

~~Leica Q2~~ (condition 9, 18% off)
~~Leica Q2 Monochrom~~ (condition 9, 18% off)
~~Leica Q2 Reporter~~ (condition 9, 8% off)
Leica M10 Monochrom (condition 10, 10% off)
Used Leica M lenses (up to 27% off)
Multiple Leica SL cameras and lenses

Leica M11 pre-order links:

Americas	Europe	Asia
Adorama / B&H Amazon PopFlash Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection	Meister Camera Leica Shop Vienna Leica Store Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet / Foto Koch WEX	M&K Kamera Rangefinder f22 Map Camera

Posted in Deals, Leica M11| 7 Comments

You can make a pinhole camera from this Leica M3 tin

By LR admin | Published: May 13, 2022

You can make a DIY pinhole camera from the Leica M3 tin that can be purchased from the Leica Rumors Online Store (available also on eBay and Etsy):

The 3D prints are available at Tinkercad: mask, cap, and base:

All credits go to Dan @ZDP189:

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New M11 set by Oberwerth: bag, half case and strap

By LR admin | Published: May 12, 2022

Oberwerth has a new set for Leica M11 cameras that consists of a bag, a half case, and a strap:

Posted in Leica Accessories, Leica M11| Tagged Oberwerth| 2 Comments

Tamarkin Camera and Auctions is moving to a new location

By LR admin | Published: May 11, 2022

Our sponsor Tamarkin Camera and Auctions is moving to a new location in Chigaco:

Posted in Leica Auction Madness| Tagged Tamarkin Photographica Auction| 2 Comments

Leica L2 watch hands-on review

By LR admin | Published: May 10, 2022

Many Leica fans are also watch aficionados – just check the Leica coverage at Hodinkee if you don’t believe me. I personally think that Leica made the right decision to start making watches – after all, third-party Leica watches have been around for decades (click on images for larger view):

Posted in Leica Watches, LR Reviews| Tagged Leica L1 and L2 watches, Leica watch, Leica ZM 1 and ZM 2 watches| 12 Comments

New Leitz Phone 2/Leitz LUX smartphone coming soon?

By LR admin | Published: May 9, 2022

Last year I reported some rumors about a new Leitz LUX smartphone and it seems that we are getting closer to the official announcement since Sharp is already promoting their new Aquos R7 phone (the Leitz Phone 1 was based on the previous Sharp Aquos R6 model). Here is what to expect:

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