What’s next for Leica?

By LR admin | Published: July 18, 2022


Here is an updated list of rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous lists here):

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Confirmed: codename “Wilson” is the Leica Q3 and codename “Rene” is the Leica M11 Monochrom

By LR admin | Published: July 18, 2022


Today Digicame-info confirmed the previous report about two new cameras being added to the latest 7/17 update of the Leica FOTOS app:

Here are the screenshots of the code:

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Show your Leica kit to Red Dot Forum Camera Talk

By LR admin | Published: July 14, 2022


The next episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk will talk about your Leica kit:

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Additional information on the upcoming Techart LM-EA9 AF adapter (Leica M lenses to Sony Alpha cameras)

By LR admin | Published: July 10, 2022


Some additional information on the previously reported Techart LM-EA9 AF adapter for attaching Leica M lenses to Sony Alpha cameras with AF support:

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Leica digest #96

By LR admin | Published: July 9, 2022


→ DxO released FilmPack version 6.3 (more info available here).


→ New Book: Inspiration Leica Akademie (English and German Edition) – available also at Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon JP, and Amazon CA.


→  Read about the Red Dot rules – Leica’s protocol for protecting its brand image.


→ Ending soon: $20 off Topaz Labs DeNoise AI (get an additional 15% off with promo code DENOISE15).

→ The latest Leica-related videos:

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Leica Camera Group reported record financial results for the 2021/22 financial year (the best result in the company’s more than hundred-year history)

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2022


Leica Camera Group reported record financial results for the 2021/22 financial year. Compared to the previous year, sales increased by more than 16% to € 450 million. This was the best financial result in the company’s more than hundred-year history. Here is the original and translated press release:

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Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M-mount officially announced

By LR admin | Published: July 7, 2022


The previously rumored Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 full-frame zoom lens for Leica M-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced. The Leica M version is priced at $699. Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (Laowa lenses are also sold at Adorama and B&H).




Additional information – specs, MTF chart, sample photos (the press release can be found here):

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