Here are the different viewfinder options Leica is considering for the next generation of M cameras (Leica M12?)

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2024

 
 
I received some additional information based on my previous post for the next generation of Leica M cameras (Leica M12?) – here are the different viewfinder options Leica is considering for the next generation of M cameras:

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Watch now: “The Leica Watch Episode” on Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live

By LR admin | Published: May 11, 2024


Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live has a new episode tonight “The Leica Watch Episode“:

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Coming soon: Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 full-frame lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: May 10, 2024


Meike already has several manual focus lenses for Leica L-mount and they will soon release a L-mount version of their AF 85mm f/1.4 full-frame lens:




Additional information on the Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 full-frame lens can be found here  (check the official website for updates)::

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Breaking: first Leica M12 camera rumors

By LR admin | Published: May 9, 2024


Here are the first Leica M12 camera rumors:

  • The Leica M12 will be 3mm smaller compared to the M11.
  • I am still getting conflicting reports on the viewfinder: we may get a new hybrid viewfinder like the Fuji X100 or maybe even a 100% electronic viewfinder.
  • The ISO dial on the top left could be completely removed.
  • A new dial could be introduced behind the shutter button that can be controlled with the thumb.
  • Large 3.9″ screen on the back (the M11 has a 2.95″ screen).
  • The large screen means also removing most (all?) buttons from the back of the camera – maybe we will get a touchscreen interface similar to the Leica TL:

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All three colors of the new Leica SOFORT 2 camera are now in stock

By LR admin | Published: May 8, 2024



All three colors of the new Leica SOFORT 2 camera are now in stock at:

Previous coverage of the Leica SOFORT 2 camera can be found here:

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The IDS Works Foldable Thumb Grip (Thumb Rest) is now available for Leica M10, M11, M240, M9, Q3, and Q2 cameras

By LR admin | Published: May 7, 2024


    
IDS Works (Initial Design Studio) now has the Foldable Thumb Grip (Thumb Rest) available for Leica M10, M11, M240, M9, Q3, and Q2 cameras – before the Thumb Rest was available only for the Leica M10 + M11 models:

New: IDS foldable thumb grips (thumb rest) for Leica M10 + M11 cameras

IDS WorksFoldable Thumb Rest for Leica M240 (left) and for Leica M9 (right):

Previous coverage of IDS Works products can be found here.

IDS Works released a new and improved version of their Leica M11 camera grip

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Leica digest #148

By LR admin | Published: May 7, 2024


→ Profoto announced a new Profoto Pro-D3 – see the details at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, Erhardt, and WEX.

  
→ Light Lens Lab announced that their new 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount is now in the prototype stage. Light Lens Lab will continue expanding the “SP-II” series with several other focal lengths (see this post for the full list of upcoming lenses).


→ You can get 15% off LensRentals with promo code RUMORS15.


→ A rare Leica rifle camera (E. Leitz New York Leica Gun) is expected to sell for €240,000–300,000 (starting price €120,000) at the next Leitz Photographica Auction.


→ Review of the new Leitz Photo 3 smartphone at DC.watch.

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The latest releases from DxO, Topaz, and Luminar

By LR admin | Published: May 6, 2024


→ Today DxO released a new Nik Collection version 7 (free trial available). The full list of changes can be found here.


→ Topaz Labs has a new logo, redesigned website, and released several new software updates:


→ Luminar Neo Spring update version 1.19.0 is now officially released (see pricing) with new technologies like Water Enhancer AI, Twilight Enhancer AI, new masking tools for Luminosity and Object Selection, Batch processing in HDR Merge, and a brand new interface.

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