New Leica camera and lens skins from Alphagvrd (for M11, Q, Q2, and SL2 cameras)

By LR admin | Published: April 17, 2022




Alphagvrd recently added several new camera and lens skins for different Leica cameras and lenses (international shipping available):

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Here are the highlights from the upcoming 40th Leitz Photographica Auction (catalog now available)

By LR admin | Published: April 15, 2022


The catalog for the upcoming 40th Leitz Photographica Auction is now available and can be found here (the auction will be held on 11 June at Leitz Park in Wetzlar):

In addition to Oskar Barnack’s 0-Series Leica camera that is expected to fetch over $3M, here are some of the other highlights from the upcoming 40th Leitz Photographica Auction:

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Leica SL2-S x Atomos Ninja V ProRes RAW

By LR admin | Published: April 14, 2022


Atomos has announced a new partnership with Leica, that enables the latest camera of the Leica SL-System to record ProRes RAW over HDMI, and is coming in May of 2022. When connected to the ATOMOS NINJA V or NINJA V+, the Leica SL2-S is able to produce 4K, 12-bit linear ProRes RAW at up to 60fps:

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Adobe April releases are out, DxO Photo Lab 5.2 released with support for more Leica cameras, ON1 Resize AI preview

By LR admin | Published: April 12, 2022


The Adobe April releases are out:

The latest Adobe CC subscription plan rates can be found here (see also this page). A free Lightroom CC trial is available on this page (no credit card required). More information on the different Lightroom versions is available here and here. The different Adobe Creative Cloud options are described here.


New DxO Photo Lab version 5.2 was released with support for the Leica M10-R, Leica SL2, and Leica SL2-S cameras (free trial is available, the release notes can be found here).

Preview of the interface of the upcoming new ON1 Resize AI software.


Topaz Labs DeNoise AI is 25% off until April 15.

Via PhotoRumors

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The DIGI SWAP gadget that connects an iPhone to old cameras is now on Kickstarter

By LR admin | Published: April 12, 2022


The DIGI SWAP gadget I reported a few months ago is now listed on Kickstarter for funding. DIGI SWAP promises to bring new life to old film cameras with a patented adapter and app that upcycles film cameras allowing you to use the original camera settings to capture digital photos and video. So far the campaign has raised $18,441 from the original goal of $39,865 with 43 more days to go.


More Kickstarter photo projects can be found here.

Additional information on the DIGI SWAP:

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Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: April 11, 2022


Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Leica L-mount:

  • 14-Pointed Sunstars
  • World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full Frame Cameras
  • ±11mm Shift Amount
  • Ready for Medium Format
  • “Zero” Distortion
  • Top-Notch Image Quality
  • Extremely Close Focusing Distance
  • 360° Rotation
  • Special Design Lens Support (Not included, sold separately)
  • Press release
  • Sample photos
  • Price $1,199

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New: Oberwerth Leica M11 leather camera bag “Louis”

By LR admin | Published: April 10, 2022



Oberwerth announced a new leather camera bag “Louis” specially designed for the new Leica M11 camera. The bag is available with black and red stitching. Here are the details:

  • Compact format perfectly matched to the Leica M11
  • Perfect protection thanks to extra thick padding
  • Individually divisible main compartment thanks to the freely adjustable divider
  • Length-adjustable, robust, and color-coordinated shoulder strap with ergonomically shaped leather shoulder pad
  • 100% full-grain, tumbled, velvety-soft cowhide
  • LOXX® locking system protects against unwanted accessWeight: 670g
  • Inner dimensions: 20 x 16 x 10 cm (WxHxD)
  • External dimensions: 24 x 18 x 14 cm (WxHxD)
  • Leather: velvety soft cowhide

If you purchase the bag directly from Oberwerth you can get 10% off with coupon code “RUMORS22“.

The bag is also available for sale at B&H Photo and in all Leica Stores (Leica Store Miami and Leica Store Lisse).


Additional information:

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