Leica Rumors

What’s next for Leica?

By LR admin | Published: March 11, 2021

After the Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams limited edition camera and Leica 35mm APO Summicron lens announcements, here is an updated list of rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous lists here):

Announced: new Leica D-Lux 7 Street Kit

By LR admin | Published: March 11, 2021

The previously rumored Leica D-Lux 7 Street Kit is now officially announced. The new kit includes a comfortable handgrip, camera strap by COOPH, automatic lens cap and a spare battery:

The price is $1,549:

Americas	Europe	Asia
Adorama B&H PopFlash Leica Miami Leica Palm Beach Tamarkin Classic Connection	Meister Camera Leica Shop Calumet Leica Store Lisse Red Dot Cameras Park Cameras	M&K Kamera Rangefinder f22 Map Camera

Press release:

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The latest L-Mount Alliance news

By LR admin | Published: March 11, 2021

The latest L-Mount Alliance news:

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Deal of the day: 30% off on all DxO software, including Nik Collection 3

By LR admin | Published: March 10, 2021

DxO just introduced their Spring deal where you can get 30% off on all DxO software, including Nik Collection 3:

Free trials are available. This offer is valid from today until March 28th.

Via PhotoRumors

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Leica rumored to announce a new “D-LUX 7 street kit”

By LR admin | Published: March 10, 2021

Based on a leak from one of the popular photo websites, Leica will soon announce a new “D-LUX 7 street kit”. Stay tuned for additional details.

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Leica Women Foto Project Award Winners Announced

By LR admin | Published: March 10, 2021

Leica Camera USA announced the recipients of the second-annual Leica Women Foto Project Award: Matika Wilbur, Karen Zusman and Anna Boyiazis. The three womens’ projects were selected by a panel of photography experts and each award winner will receive $10,000 to use towards the completion of their project in addition to their very own Leica Q2 and mentorship and professional development opportunities. Additional information:
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New versions released: Capture One 21 v14.1, Topaz Labs Sharpen AI v2.2.4 and Mask AI v1.3.9

By LR admin | Published: March 9, 2021

Capture One 21 version 14.1

Today Capture One 21 released version 14.1. The new features are described in detail on this page, a free trial is also available. The release notes can be found here. The different Capture One 21 buying options can be found here. Additional information (list of new features, improvements, and supported cameras) can be found at PhotoRumors.

Capture One 21 (14.1.0) also added Live-View support with zoom and pan for several Leica cameras:

Leica SL (Typ 601)*, **
Leica SL2**
Leica SL2-S**
Leica S (Typ 007)
Leica S3

Focus Nudge is currently not supported for any of the above cameras.

*Auto Focus is currently not supported.
** Zoom and pan is not fully supported yet. Limitations: Not showing full window feed in Capture One while zooming. Pan is only possible using the on-camera controls and not from within Capture One.

Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 2.2.4 and Mask AI version 1.3.9

Topaz Labs released new versions of Sharpen AI and Mask AI:

Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 2.2.4: improved support for raw and non-raw file types + fixed various color/loading issues for raw files + added an in-app rating system + bug fixes
Topaz Labs Mask AI version 1.3.9: bug fixes + improved performance + updated in-app trial messaging

The detailed changelog can be found here.

There is also a new Video Enhance AI version 2.0.0 (currently on sale until March 12: regularly priced at $299.99, on sale for $149.99).