Leica Rumors

The Leica M11 will have a bigger LCD screen

By LR admin | Published: December 16, 2021

From all the leaked Leica M11 pictures so far we still have not seen the back of the new camera. The latest version of the Leica Premium Hybrid Glass Display Protector gives a hint that the LCD screen used in the M11 could be the biggest one ever used by Leica (marked as size 4):

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Reminder: the Leica TL2 with 18-56mm lens kit is $2,000 off

By LR admin | Published: December 15, 2021

You can still get the Leica TL2 camera with the 18-56mm lens kit for $2,495 (that is $1,995 off) – both black and silver versions are available:

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Adobe now supports the new Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: December 14, 2021

The Adobe December releases are now available and they include support for the latest Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens (announced in March):

Adobe December release details
Adobe Lightroom Classic update
Adobe Lightroom Desktop update
The latest camera support added
The latest lens support added
List of all new features introduced in the December release

Adobe announced Creative Cloud Express – an entry-level platform to the Creative Cloud (similar to Photoshop Express):

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Leica M11 camera to be announced on January 13th?

By LR admin | Published: December 13, 2021

I already mentioned on several occasions that the new Leica M11 camera is rumored to be announced in January 2022. Leica Store Los Angeles has already scheduled a “Special Unveiling Event” for Thursday, January 13, 2022, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST. The slogan of the even it “What makes a legend?”

Update – there will be events also in Miami, Boston, Washington, and Bellevue:

Here are some screenshots in case they get removed:

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The Leica Q2 Monochrom “Reporter” camera with Kevlar armoring is coming in March 2022

By LR admin | Published: December 13, 2021

Last month Leica Camera officially announced the Leica Q2 and Leica Q2 Monochrom “Reporter” cameras with Kevlar armoring and matte green finish, but so far only the Leica Q2 Reporter camera has been officially released. The second Leica Q2 Monochrom “Reporter” camera will be available in March 2022:

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Leica digest #85

By LR admin | Published: December 12, 2021

→ The SPINN CP.02 camera carry system I mentioned a few days ago has already raised over $92k on Kickstarter (compatible with Leica CL/SL/SL-2/SL-2S/Q-2 cameras).

→ Because of the large number of pre-orders, the current shipping time for the new TTartisan 28mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M-mount has already slipped to February. 2022.

→ Leica M10 infrared photography (translated).

→ The latest Leica related videos:

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Coming next year: new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight-elements collapsible lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: December 11, 2021

Light Lens Lab is working on a new 35mm f/2 eight-elements collapsible lens for Leica M-mount (pictured above). The new lens will be available in silver chrome, black paint, or chrome with nickel plating. There is no official release date yet (expected in 2022). Pricing will be similar to the “regular” Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight-element lens (starting from around $1,600 depending on the finish).