Meister Camera upcoming Leica events in Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg

By LR admin | Published: June 20, 2022

Here are the upcoming Meister Camera Leica events in Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg:

Munich


Early Bird mit der Q2 in der Müncher Großmarkthalle.


Portaits on Location mit der Leica Q2.

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Just announced: new Godox XProII-L TTL wireless flash trigger for Leica cameras (S, SL, SL2, M10, Q2, CL, and more to come)

By LR admin | Published: June 18, 2022


Godox just released a new XProII-L TTL wireless flash trigger for Leica cameras (S, SL, SL2, M10, Q2, CL, more to come). The new XProIIL establishes a connection between Godox units and Leica cameras where you can connect a Godox flash through the XProIIL, adjust the output of the flash, and trigger the flash remotely. The retail price is $129. Pre-orders are already open at B&H Photo.



Key features:

  • Works with X Wireless Radio System
  • Compatible with Leica TTL
  • Frequency: 2.4 GHz
  • Range: 328′
  • 32 Channels; 16 Groups; Wireless ID
  • Remote Power Control for Select Flashes
  • Backlit LCD Panel
  • High-Speed, 1st & 2nd Curtain Sync
  • 2.5mm Sync Port; USB Type-C Port
  • Bluetooth Connectivity



Technical specifications, additional pictures, and information:

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ATOLL is a new flexible solution for camera angle adjustments (compatible with Leica SL and SL2 cameras)

By LR admin | Published: June 17, 2022


The Taiwanese company Silence Corner developed a new camera accessory called ATOLL – specially designed for landscape photographers, allowing users to quickly adjust the camera angle on a tripod:

“ATOLL is the perfect photography accessory, specially designed for landscape photographers. The lightweight aluminum alloy with a double-layer ring structure allows users to quickly adjust the camera angle on a tripod.”

ATOLL is now listed on Kickstarter and already has $116,083 pledged (original goal was $10,000).


ATOLL is compatible with Leica SL and SL2 cameras:

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DxO Nik Collection 5 now available

By LR admin | Published: June 15, 2022


Today DxO announced the all-new Nik Collection 5. The suite consists of eight different plug-ins, Major improvements were introduced in Color Efex and Analog Efex. The design of the user interface has been rebuilt from scratch and now has also several new features. Here are the details:

Via PhotoRumors

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Coming soon: flying Leicas (DJI joins the L-Mount Alliance)

By LR admin | Published: June 15, 2022




As of today, DJI is part of the L-Mount Alliance – here are the details:

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New Leica L-mount products: Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens and Fotodiox Auto Macro Extension Tubes

By LR admin | Published: June 13, 2022


Today Venus Optics released a new Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full-frame mirrorless lens for Leica L mount (previously rumored here). The lens is priced at $499 and can be ordered directly from Laowa’s website (other stores will start taking pre-orders in a few weeks). Additional information can be found here.


Fotodiox will soon release a new Auto Macro Extension Tubes for L-mount (pictured above). The tubes are made for macro work and they will be all metal. The connection from camera to lens is passive – there are no electronics inside, just pins that extend the camera to the lens connections. Fotodiox adapters are sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H.

Related video:

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Leica Europe price increase confirmed for July 1st

By LR admin | Published: June 13, 2022


The previously rumored Leica Europe price increase is now confirmed as several stores have already received the new price list. Here are a few examples:

UK price increase examples:

  • Leica M11 new price: £7,600 (old: £7,500)
  • Leica Q2 new price: £4,920 (old: £4,750)
  • Leica SL2 new price: £5,920 (old: £5,720)
  • Leica SL2-S new price: £4,340 (old: £4,250)

Other countries outside Europe could also see a price increase. Just a reminder that Leica had price increases in the US in March this year and in October last year. In May price increases followed also in the UK and in Japan:

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