Leica D-Lux 8 firmware update version 1.7.0 released

By LR admin | Published: December 27, 2025


Leica released a new firmware update version 1.7.0 for the D-Lux 8 camera. Here are the changes:

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The new Leica M EV1 camera is now in stock everywhere

By LR admin | Published: December 25, 2025


The new Leica M EV1 camera is now in stock everywhere:

AmericasEuropeAsia
B&H Photo
Leica Miami
Tamarkin Camera
Classic Connection		Leica Lisse
WEX Photo | RedDotCameras
Calumet | Koch | Koster		Rangefinder
Map Camera

You can see the previous coverage of the Leica M EV1 here.

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Advent calendar from the Leica Archive – a 24 must-watch short videos for every Leica fan

By LR admin | Published: December 24, 2025


Advent calendar from the Leica Archive – a 24 must-watch short videos for every Leica fan:

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Coming next: Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens (in January)

By LR admin | Published: December 23, 2025




The next announcement from Leica is rumored to be for the new Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens in January 2026. Stay tuned for updates.

What’s next for Leica? (updated)

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Leica digest #212

By LR admin | Published: December 21, 2025


→ PPP Cameras launched a new hot shoe cover for the Leica M6/MP cameras.


→ First reviews of the new Artra Camera One photography-inspired watch (use the coupon code LEICARUMORS to get a small discount if you order from their official website).


→ TTAr­ti­san released a new silver version of their AF 40mm f/2 lens for L-mount for $168: Amazon | B&H Photo | TTArtisan online store.


→ Lexar 2TB Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory card now $225 off.


→ Xiaomi and Leica announced an upgrade to their global imaging strategic cooperation ahead of the 17 Ultra smartphone launch.

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The last batch of Komaru Black Paint and Black Paint Patina soft-release buttons

By LR admin | Published: December 20, 2025


The last batch of Komaru Black Paint and Black Paint Patina soft-release buttons is currently available for sale at:

This will be the last batch of Komaru Black Paint and Black Paint Patina soft-release buttons because the painter is retiring. Painting the Komaru soft-release button is a job that no one has ever wanted to do because it’s so difficult.


Check out also the new Komaru Art Deco Centenary Limited Edition soft-release button:

Previous coverage of Komaru soft release buttons can be found here:

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Major firmware updates version 4.0 for Leica SL3 and Leica Q3 cameras released

By LR admin | Published: December 18, 2025


Leica released major firmware updates for the Leica SL3 and Leica Q3 cameras:

  • Leica Q3 firmware update version.4.0
  • Leica Q3 43 firmware update version.4.0
  • Leica Q3 Monochrom firmware update version.4.0
  • Leica SL3 firmware update version.4.0
  • Leica SL3-S firmware update version.4.0

The new updates can be downloaded from this page.

Additional information:

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