Leica Rumors

The Leica Watch will soon be available in even more Leica Stores worldwide

By LR admin | Published: September 4, 2022

The Leica Watch will soon be available in even more Leica Stores worldwide according to Leica’s website:

The Leica L1 and L2 watches were initially only available in selected Leica stores:

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Leica Cine 1 laser TV projector officially revealed at the 2022 IFA show

By LR admin | Published: September 2, 2022

The previously announced Leica Cine 1 laser TV projector was officially revealed at the 2022 IFA show:

Leica’s first 4k ultra-short-throw laser projector
Built in collaboration with HiSense
The Leica Cine 1 can beam as little as six inches away from a wall
Two Cine 1 versions will be available: for 80-inch and for 100-inch screens
Both Leica laser TV models are using Leica lenses
The Leica Cine 1 will be available in Europe from Q2 2023

Additional information:

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New firmware updates released for the Leica SL2 and SL2-S cameras (with Perspective Control)

By LR admin | Published: September 1, 2022

Leica released new firmware updates for the SL2 and SL2-S mirrorless cameras. The main feature added is the Leica Perspective Control:

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New Leica film camera rumored to be announced in October

By LR admin | Published: August 31, 2022

I have been reporting for a while about a new Leica M film camera that will replace the current Leica MP model. The first rumors indicated a new “cheap” M film version, but I think it is safe to assume that the new camera will not be cheap.

A press event is already scheduled for October in Germany and I was told that invitations are sent out. I expect other new Leica products to be released at that event.

The new Leica M film camera is also already been tested by photographers in the field.

Stay tuned for more info.

Both the Leica MP and M-A film cameras have been hard to find and are out of stock in the US:

Save over $1,000 by buying Leica M cameras from Europe (all Leica M film cameras in stock at Meister Camera)

The Leica M7 camera is now officially discontinued

The black Leica MP 0.72 rangefinder film camera will be in stock in… June 2027

Posted in Leica M, Leica M6| Tagged film, Leica film camera rumors, Leica M film cameras, Leica M6 camera reissue 2022| 10 Comments

Charles Gatewood’s Leica M2 with 50mm dual-range Summicron lens listed for sale on Craigslist?

By LR admin | Published: August 29, 2022

First I should mention that I do not trust most Craigslist listings and a lot of the Craigslist ads I believe are fraudulent.

A reader sent me an email that Charles Gatewood’s Leica M2 with 50mm dual-range Summicron lens is currently listed for sale on Craigslist:

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The next Wetzlar Camera Auctions

By LR admin | Published: August 28, 2022

The next Wetzlar Camera Auctions #3 will take place on October 8th, 2022 in Wetzlar, Germany. The auction catalog will be available soon – here are some of the Leica highlights: