As I reported earlier this month, Leica released a new firmware update for Q2 and Q2 Monochrom cameras with new Pixel Mapping functionality that should fix the dead/stuck pixels problem reported by several readers. The new firmware updates can be downloaded here.
Reddotforum also has a nice and detailed article on the new firmware update.
Leica Camera announced a new partnership with JMGO, a company involved in the development of multifunctional home entertainment products and devices. Leica and JMGO have worked together to develop the JMGO O1 Pro, a new state-of-the-art projector for home entertainment. In June 2021, the JMGO O1 Pro will be available across all international markets, with additional launches planned for the future.
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Topaz Labs released version 5.5.0 of Gigapixel AI with some major improvements like a new AI engine, improved speed, a new “Very Compressed” AI model, and more (the full list of changes can be found here).
The new Gigapixel AI is now on sale until May 7, 2021 ($20 off). See also the new and updated Topaz Labs pricing. You can also get 15% off all Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15.
“With Gigapixel AI, you can upscale and enhance any image – even low-resolution shots from many years ago. It’s a great tool for reviving older images, and also for getting more quality from that great photo you shot yesterday. You can try Gigapixel AI totally free, or you can grab it now and save $20 for a limited time.”
Via PhotoRumors
The Kistar 40mm f/2.4 lens already exists for Sony E-mount (see here and here) and the Leica M-mount version of the lens is currently under development according to the manufacturer Kinoshita Optical:
→ Is Photopia the new Photokina?
→ Free leather upgrade on Leica certified used cameras in Japan.
→ A new double hot-shoe for Leica cameras was announced in Japan (for using a finder and an exposure meter at the same time). The translated version of the article can be found here.
Lars Netopil Classic Cameras has published a new book “Wilhelm Albert – Birthdays of the Leitz Photo Constructions from 1927” that is currently available for sale at Jo Geier and other fine camera and book stores (check also Amazon). Additional information:
