New: Oberwerth Louis M11 VFlex bag for Leica M cameras with attached Visoflex

By LR admin | Published: February 11, 2023



Oberwerth announced a new Louis M11 VFlex bag designed for SL or M cameras (M11) with an attached Leica Visoflex electronic viewfinder – you never have to dismount the Visiooflex again and the camera setup is always ready and available.

Leica Rumors readers can get a matching leather title holder for free with code RUMORSVFLEX (value of 79 EUR/$):


This offer is available only if you purchase direct from olberwerth.com.

The Oberwerth Louis M11 Visoflex leather camera bag with red stitching is available also at Leica Store Miami.

Additional information:

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The latest Leica SL camera and lens rumors

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2023


Here are the latest Leica SL camera and lens rumors (an update to my previous post from October last year):

  • The Leica SL 100-400mm zoom lens is rumored to be announced next month for an April release.
  • The Leica SL 18-50mm lens should be coming soon together with a new 1.4 teleconverter.
  • No word yet on when the Leica SL 105mm lens will be announced, but it is still expected this year.
  • Expect a new SL camera (SL3?) in September – November timeframe.

Leica introduced new SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings

Leica L-mount lens rumors: 100-400mm, 105mm, and teleconverters

The Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH lens is already showing up online

 

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Leica digest #110

By LR admin | Published: February 9, 2023


Leica Store Miami offer: sell or trade your limited edition Leica and receive an extra 10% of market value:

Store Miami is offering a 10% bonus when you trade-in or sell your limited-edition Leica. That means you’ll receive 90% of fair market value on a trade-in towards any in-stock serialized Leica product, or 80% when selling to us outright. To take advantage of this promotion, trade-in forms must be submitted by March 31, 2023, 11:59 PM EST.


New: PixelSchool Essentials “Leica Edition” at Meister Camera.


How the new Leica M6 camera is made – report by Robbreport.


DxO announced a new update to their RAW photo editing software – PhotoLab 6.3 (free trial available). Additional information can be found here.


ON1 officially announced Photo RAW version 2023.1 (see the 2023.1 sneak peek videos). The official release will be later in February. This will be a free update for all ON1 Photo RAW 2023 owners. The new version 2023.1 includes some new features and performance enhancements to improve the overall photo editing experience. Additional information can be found here.


Expiring on February 17: Topaz Photo AI is $40 off and the Topaz Image Quality Bundle is $60 off. Additional information can be found here.


Expiring on  February 12th: DxO is offering €30/$30 off PureRAW to people who download the free trial from this dedicated page. After the download, you will receive €30/$30 towards the cost of purchasing DxO PureRAW2. The coupon is valid for 30 days. The full list of supported cameras and lenses can be found here. Additional information can be found here.


The 16 largest photography companies in the world.

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Leica Camera announced “Leica SL Storytellers”

By LR admin | Published: February 9, 2023
Leica SL Storytellers - Sheila Pree Bright

Leica SL Storytellers – Sheila Pree Bright

Leica SL Storytellers - Cheriss May

Leica SL Storytellers – Cheriss May

Leica Camera announced “Leica SL Storytellers”:

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The Leica Boutique MapCamera Shinjuku will celebrate its 10th anniversary on February 20th, 2023

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2023


The Leica Boutique MapCamera Shinjuku will celebrate its 10th anniversary on February 20th, 2023. To show their appreciation, MapCamera is offering a variety of special offers for Leica fans: MapCamera Leica event page:


Customers who purchase a Leica product will receive a folding umbrella with an original design by the famous German umbrella brand “Knirps”, or original cutlery made in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata (a town famous for Japanese craftsmanship).


The Premium Collection content features a collection of special limited edition models that are no longer available for sale as new. In addition, it includes overhauled Leica products carefully maintained by Leica Germany, as well as special sales of the latest models. The Premium Collection is also available at the Map Camera eBay store (note: orders via eBay are not eligible for the giveaway above).


Check out also the Map Camera YouTube channel.


Kasyapa for Leica is Leica’s photo preview site for Leica equipment. The site will also feature the work of Japanese photographer Shuighi Maiyama and others. You can find the Leica lens map here.

The current Leica inventory at Map Camera can be found here:


You can use Buyee to make a purchase from outside of Japan.

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Leica introduced new SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2023


With the introduction of the new Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH and Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH lenses, Leica also announced new SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings where you can save up to $1,295 – see the details at Reddotforum:

Leica SL Prime KitPriceSavings
Leica SL2 Kit with Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH$7,895$1,295
Leica SL2 Kit with Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH$7,595$1,295
Leica SL2-S Kit with Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH$6,195$1,195
Leica SL2-S Kit with Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH$5,895$1,195


The Leica Customer Appreciation Program was also extended and the new prime kits were added with a $1,300 savings – see the details at Reddotforum. This offer is valid from February 8 through April 20, 2023. The new Leica SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings should already be available online at:

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

 

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Announced: Leica Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH and Leica Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH lenses

By LR admin | Published: February 8, 2023





The previously rumored Leica Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH and Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH budget lenses are now officially announced and available for pre-order:

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

Leica also introduced new SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings:

Leica introduced new SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings

Additional information:

  • Reddotforum
  • Explora
  • Product listings: 35mm | 50mm
  • Main specifications:
    • Lightweight : 13 oz / 400 grams
    • Compact: only 3.25 inches / 83 mm in length
    • E67 Filter Size
    • Fully weather and dust sealed
    • AquaDura lens coatings
    • Three aspherical elements
    • All metal barrel construction
    • Made in Portugal
  • Press release:

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