This is the Epson R-D1s digital rangefinder camera successor that was never released



At an event in Japan, related to the recently found thirty brand new Epson R-D1s digital rangefinder cameras with Leica M-mount (pictured above, see eBay listings), Epson revealed for the first time their original design for a camera that was supposed to replace the Epson R-D1s but was never officially announced (the rendering includes also a new zoom lens):






Here is the Google translation:

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Leica M11 vs. Sony a1 vs. Sony a7R V comparison at ISO 12,500


Another quick test by OnasjLeica M11 vs. Sony a1 vs. Sony a7R V comparison at ISO 12,500:

  • Leica M11, 50 APO, f/2, ISO 12500
  • Sony a1, 50 GM, f/2, ISO 12800 (scaled up to the same image size of 9,528 pixels wide in Photoshop 2021)
  • Sony a7r4, 50 GM, f/2, ISO 12800
  • RAW files were opened in Photoshop 2021, auto corrected, then enlarged to 100% and screencapped.

First the Sony a1:

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Leica Picture of the Year 2021



Leica Galleries International have launched the Leica Picture of the Year. The first designated photograph was taken by Ralph Gibson, winner of the Leica Hall of Fame Award 2021. The motif has been printed in a special, limited edition and is available exclusively through Leica Galleries.

Additional information:

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Ernst Leitz Museum Wetzlar is presenting Thomas Hoepker


Ernst Leitz Museum Wetzlar is presenting Thomas Hoepker – image maker, from April 1 to July 17, 2022:

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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk tonight: “The Leica M11, a closer look”


Don’t miss the next Leica M11 talk live event tonight on YouTube:

RED DOT FORUM CAMERA TALK LIVE
with Josh Lehrer & David Farkas
The Leica M11: A Closer Look
Saturnsay, Jnauary 29, 2022, 8 pm EST

“In a follow-up to our last Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts David Farkas and Josh Lehrer will be delving deeper into the recently introduced Leica M11 digital rangefinder. In the last episode, they gave an overview of the camera and all its improvements. This time, they’ll be sharing the results of in-depth testing and show how the M11 performs in a wide variety of scenarios and with varied lense”

Leica M11 pre-order links:

AmericasEuropeAsiaAfrica
Adorama / B&H
Amazon
PopFlash
Leica Miami
Tamarkin Camera
Classic Connection
Meister Camera
Leica Shop Vienna
Leica Store Lisse
Red Dot Cameras
CalumetFoto Koch
WEX
M&K Kamera
Rangefinder
f22
Map Camera
Cameratique
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How to get a printed Leica M11 camera user manual for free (and other Leica camera manuals)


You can download the Leica M11 manual online from Leica’s website. You can also order a printed version from this website. The same site also offers manuals for most of the latest  Leica camera models  (a serial number is required):


Via overgaard.dk


Leica M11 pre-order links:

AmericasEuropeAsiaAfrica
Adorama / B&H
Amazon
PopFlash
Leica Miami
Tamarkin Camera
Classic Connection
Meister Camera
Leica Shop Vienna
Leica Store Lisse
Red Dot Cameras
CalumetFoto Koch
WEX
M&K Kamera
Rangefinder
f22
Map Camera
Cameratique
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What’s next for Leica?


After the Leica M11 camera announcements, here is an updated list of rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous lists here):

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