The above-pictured Leica Q2 James Bond 007 limited edition camera with serial number 007 signed by Daniel Craig was sold at the 60 Years Of James Bond Christie’s Charity Auction for GBP 30,240. The camera was originally announced last year and is already sold out out everywhere:
Here is the Christie’s auction item description and additional pictures:
Here are the latest Leica L-mount rumors:
Leica is rumored to announce a new 100-400mm lens for L-mount. The lens will be made in Japan, but I was told that it is not a direct rebrand of the Sigma version and will incorporate some elements/features designed by Leica. The price is expected to be around 2,500 $/€. The official announcement should be in Q1 of 2023.
Leica will announce a few more Japan-made lenses for L-mount, including a new 105mm f/2.8 macro lens (see the Sigma 100mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount). Another possibility is a Leica Summilux-L 105mm f/1.4 lens based on the existing Sigma version.
Leica is also rumored to announce their first Leica branded 1.4x teleconverter for L-mount that is going to be priced around 800 $/€ (see the Sigma L-mount teleconverters). Expected announcement: Q1 of 2023. A second 2.0x teleconverter is expected later in 2023.
Here are the latest releases from Topaz, DxO, Skylum, ON1, Capture One, and Adobe:
→ Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.0.2 (Photo AI combines DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI into one package). The release notes can be found here. Photo AI is currently $40 off until October 7. You can get an additional 15% off with code GETPHOTOAI.
→ Today DxO released PhotoLab 6 and ViewPoint 4 (more info available here).
→ Skylum announced their fifth paid extension for Luminar Neo that will be released in November: Focus Stacking (the other extensions so far are Upscale AI, AI Background Removal, HDR Merge, and Noiseless AI Extensions). Use code RUMORSNEO for $10 off.
→ The all-new ON1 Photo RAW 2023 is coming on October 10th (more info here). The 2023 version will be the most significant update in ON1 Photo RAW’s history with many new AI-powered features (see sneak peeks here).
→ Check out also the ON1 Creative library.
→ AlexOnRAW.com is currently offering some savings on their Capture One Hidden Feature eBook and Pro Color Grading Styles for Capture One (you can get an additional 10% off with code RUMORS).
→ Capture One introduces tethering for iPad.
→ Capture One Pro 23 is coming soon (expected before the end of 2023).
→ Adobe announced Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2023 – now available at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H. Additional information is available on Adobe’s website (see also hands-on review).
Via NikonRumors
The Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH lens is no longer listed on the Leica USA website. A website search also cannot locate the lens. The lens is out of stock at B&H and on backorder at Adorama.
The Leica Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2 lens is still listed on Leica’s website, but it is “No Longer Available” at Adorama and B&H.
The Leica Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 ASPH is currently in stock while the Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4 is on backorder.
I was told that the old Leica Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 ASPH lens was also removed from Leica’s website prior to the announcement of the new version.
Leica is rumored to refresh more M lenses in the near future.
An update on the gold-plated Leica M10-P Royal Thai limited edition cameras:
“Twenty two sets of special Leica MP 10-P limited edition with the coat of arms of HM the King will be put on sale. The proceeds will go to Royal charities. The yellow set with lenses will be available for 1.5 million baht per set while the green set goes for 1 million baht each. The announcement was made on Friday after a separate auctions of special Leica cameras and lenses which raised a total of 214 million baht at Sustainability Expo 2022 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.”
Really Right Stuff announced a new L-plate and grip custom-designed for the Leica M11 camera (BM11-LPG):
More Really Right Stuff plates for Leica cameras can be found here.
Here are the details on the new RRS L11 plate and additional pictures:
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