Update on the Ur-Leica Lego Ideas camera model project

By LR admin | Published: September 24, 2021


There have been several updates to the Ur-Leica Lego Ideas camera project I reported last month. There is a new stand and the camera itself has received some upgrades: the right side is extended with one stud/brick, the shutter release button has been made tactile, and the lens cover is now printed and swivels:


In order for this project to come to reality, we will need 10,000 supporters. We currently have 284 supporters. Please register for Lego Ideas (you can do so with your social media accounts) and support this project, otherwise, after a year the project will expire and we will never get it back. Even if you don’t plan on getting the Ur-Leica Lego camera, please support this project so other people can get it. Note that this is not my project, I just want to be able to buy this Ur-Leica Lego camera one day. Hopefully, someone at Leica Camera will share this project with other fans.

Please support this Ur-Leica camera model project on Lego Ideas

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The latest updates on the upcoming Luminar NEO, Capture One 22, Photo RAW 2022, and Exposure X7

By LR admin | Published: September 23, 2021


Skylum revealed some additional features of the upcoming Luminar NEO (pre-order options: new customers | Luminar customers | Aurora customers):

  • Layers let you effortlessly combine two or more images and manipulate them to achieve your desired effect.
  • Portrait Background Removal AI allows you to remove an unwanted background from your portrait in seconds thanks to AI.
  • RelightAI is a tool for controlling the light in your photos based on image depth as determined by AI, allowing you to easily and effortlessly fix photos that need fill lighting.
  • MaskAI allows you to easily detect and select elements of your photo for precise control over how tools are applied.
  • Sky Enhancer AI:  Precisely adjust the color and exposure of the sky and clouds.
  • AccentAI: Balance exposure and color before RelightAI to create appealing contrast.
  • Portrait BokehAI: Adjust the depth of an image and control background blurring.
  • New Luminar Neo engine in the background


The new version 22 of Capture One is coming soon – if you buy Capture One 21 now, you will get version 22 for free once it is released in December 2021 (use code PHOTORUMORS for 10% off). Some of the new features in the new Capture One 22 will be:

  • New panorama stitching tool
  • New HDR merging tool


Photo RAW 2022 is now officially released (use code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off). Here are some of the new features:

  • New Sky Swap AI
  • New Time-Lapse Creation
  • Integration of ON1 NoNoise AI
  • New Photoshop Plugin Host
  • Newly Retooled Export
  • New Line Mask Tool
  • New Backup and Restore
  • New Favorites in Browse
  • Customizable Thumbnails
  • Gesture Support
  • Apple Silicon Native


More new features were revealed from the upcoming Exposure X7 software.


Photo editing deals and coupon codes:

Via PhotoRumors

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New firmware updates released for the Leica SL2 and SL2-S cameras

By LR admin | Published: September 22, 2021


Today Leica Camera released firmware update version 3.0 for the SL2 mirrorless camera. Step by step instructions on how to perform the update can be found at Reddotforum.

Update – there is also a new firmware update version 2.1 for the Leica SL2-S.

Here are the details:

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Flashback: Leica M10/M10-P Royal Selangor Pewter special limited edition camera from 2018

By LR admin | Published: September 21, 2021


Leica Store Lisse posted a few pictures on their Facebook page of the little known Leica M10 Royal Selangor Pewter special limited edition camera (the black version is M10-P):

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New product in the online store: wooden Leica IIIf replica camera

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2021



In addition to the wooden Leica M3, I now also have a wooden Leica IIIf replica camera available for sale at the Leica Rumors Online Store. International shipping is included in the price (please select the IIIf or M3 model from the dropdown). Additional pictures:




Please note that each wooden Leica replica camera will be unique with various patterns that could be different from the pictures above. Free international shipping is included in the price. More details on the wooden Leica M3 replica camera can be found here:

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Oberwerth announced a new Wetzlar camera bag (15% discount coupon code included)

By LR admin | Published: September 19, 2021



Oberwerth announced a new Wetzlar camera bag available in four different colors:



Camera bag WETZLAR at a glance:

  • professional – The bag for demanding photographers with diverse, extensive equipment
  • Space en masse – Lateral, expandable outer pockets – more space for rangefinder, power supply and Co. plus spacious front pockets plus padded zipper compartment on the back of the bag
  • protection – Resistant CORDURA® and high-quality leather protect the equipment from moisture and external influences
  • Space for tablet – for a tablet (iPad Mini, Surface Go) in the interior
  • Noble – Like all Oberwerth bags: with 100% attention to detail and made of the finest materials for a love of photography.
  • Also available in camouflage with a Bundeswehr look

Additional information from Oberwerth and a 15% discount coupon code:

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Leica TL2 camera not listed on the official L-mount website

By LR admin | Published: September 18, 2021


After the discounts from a few months ago, some Leica TL2 camera configurations are still available for sale at Adorama and B&H. The Leica TL2 is still listed on the official Leica website, but only the silver version is available for sale. The official L-mount website does not list the Leica TL2 in the list of available L-mount cameras (also missing from the picture above taken from the L-mount website).

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