New: Oberwerth watch rolls for Leica watches

By LR admin | Published: July 10, 2024


Oberwerth announced four new watch rolls in different sizes since Leica now also sells watches:

Here are the details:
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Leica digest #154

By LR admin | Published: July 10, 2024

→ Leica M rangefinder focusing tips and tricks.

→ Wetzlar Camera Auctions: Leica M2 gray.

→ Leica SL3 x Philipp Reinhard.

→ Leica Visoflex 2 disassembly and repair.

→ Helium grip for Q3 update.

→ Leica SL3 firmware bug/issue – images are being deleted/overwritted in the camera.

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The new Billingham 5-series MKII camera bags are now available for sale

By LR admin | Published: July 7, 2024



The new Billingham 5-series MKII camera bags are now available for sale (225 MKII, 335 MKII, 445 MKII, and 555 MKII):

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Leicapalooza is next weekend

By LR admin | Published: July 6, 2024


Leicapalooza by Tamarkin Camera will take place next weekend in Chicago – here are the details:

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The new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens is now available for pre-order in Europe

By LR admin | Published: July 4, 2024


The new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens is now available for pre-order in Europe:

Additional information on the new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens can be found here:

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Additional information on the new Pixii MAX 24MP full-frame digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 3, 2024



Here is the updated information on the new Pixii MAX 24MP full-frame digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount:

  • Full-frame with a 24.5MP sensor
  • 64-bit Platform
  • The intro price starts at €3,999, later the price will increase to €4,159
  • New viewfinder that will display the basic camera settings and 28/35/50/75 frame lines
  • Two different models: with 32GB and 128GB internal memory
  • Current Pixii camera owners will be able to upgrade to the new model
  • The Zephyr-M lens seems to be just a teaser for now
  • Pre-orders will open on Friday, July 5th (in the US check B&H Photo)
  • The first batch of sensors (expected in September) will be reserved for existing Pixii hardware upgrades

Since the official website is still not updated, here is some additional information from the company founder, David Barth (continue after the break):

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Here are the first pictures of the upcoming Pixii Max 24MP full-frame camera with Leica M-mount *UPDATED*

By LR admin | Published: July 3, 2024



The new Pixii camera will be called “Pixii Max” (see pictures above). Here is what we know so far:

  • Full-frame with a 24.5MP sensor
  • 64-bit Platform
  • Price starts at €4,000
  • New viewfinder that will display the basic camera settings and 28/35/50/75 frame lines
  • Two different models: with 32GB and 128GB internal memory
  • Current Pixii camera owners will be able to upgrade to the new model
  • The official announcement should be this week
  • In the US, Pixii cameras are sold at B&H Photo.
  • Update #1: Pixii is rumored to announce also a new Zephyr-M lens:


Update #2 – additional information:

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Pixii to announce a new 24MP full-frame camera with Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 3, 2024


The new Pixii camera with M-mount I have been reporting for a while is rumored to be full-frame with a 24MP sensor. The price is expected to start at €4,000. The camera will also come with a new viewfinder that will display the basic camera settings and 28/35/50/75 frame lines. Two different models will be available: with 32GB and 128GB internal memory. Current Pixii camera owners will be able to upgrade to the new model. The official announcement should be this week. Stay tuned for details.

In the US, Pixii cameras are sold at B&H Photo.

Update – see the new posts for more info:

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