Leica Rumors

Released: DxO PureRAW 2, Luminar Neo 1.0.2, ON1 Resize AI, Sharpen AI 4.0.2

By LR admin | Published: March 16, 2022

DxO PureRAW 2

DxO released PureRAW 2 – the new version allows users to pre-process images without leaving Lightroom, offers significant speed improvements, added Fujifilm X-Trans/40 new cameras support, 5800 new modules, improved OS integration, and more.

Skylum Luminar Neo 1.0.2

Skylum (located in Ukraine) released Luminar Neo 1.0.2 – some of the new improvements are: copy and paste edits functionality, Image 3D Transform, PNG format support, increased Frame Per Second rate while using the drag slider on any of the effects, and more (try coupon code LEICARUMORS for a discount).

ON1 Resize AI

ON1 announced a new Resize AI product – a new photo enlargement software that uses AI to create sharper images (coming in April).

Topaz Labs Sharpen AI 4.0.2

Topaz Labs released Sharpen AI version 4.0.2 with native Apple M1 support, a new sharpening model, and performance improvements. Sharpen AI is now $20 off (use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off).

Via PhotoRumors

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The new Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for VM and L39 mounts will start shipping on March 30th, pre-orders now open

By LR admin | Published: March 16, 2022

The new Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for VM and L39 mounts will start shipping on March 30th according to Cosina.

Pre-orders for the new lens are now open at B&H Photo in the US and at Jo Geier, PhotoHouse, and Meister Camera in Europe.

Announced: Voigtlander HELIAR 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for VM and L39 mounts

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Leica Camera pulls out from Russia, Leica Store Moscow closed

By LR admin | Published: March 15, 2022

Just like many other companies, Leica Camera has also pulled out from Russia and closed its Moscow store. Here is the brief notice posted by Leica Camera AG in Wetzlar:

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Two different versions of the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: March 13, 2022

A reader informed me that there are actually two different versions of the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH lens (product number 11145). Here are the details:

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The silver version of the Kamerakraft LMGRIP grip 3.0 for Leica M film cameras is back in stock

By LR admin | Published: March 11, 2022

The silver version of the Kamerakraft LMGRIP grip 3.0 for Leica M film cameras is back in stock (only 4 pieces left). The silver version has the same specifications as the black:

Update – Kamerakraft grips are currently out of stock, but you can check the latest IDS Works modular grips for different Leica models.

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