Leica digest #205




Owlkrown HotGrip for Leica M10, M11, and M EV1 cameras (see more Leica M EV1 accessories).


Moment announced a new line of ultra-light camera bags and a new photo vest.


Purchase day at the Leica Classic Store Wetzlar on November 8, 2025: from 10 am to 6 pm, you will have the opportunity to have your Leica cameras, lenses, and accessories professionally appraised by experts and to sell them directly at the store.


→ Leica Store & Gallery New York presents “Within One Breath” – a solo exhibition by Matt Draper (founder of SUB13 underwater housing for Leica cameras).


→ The new Skylum Luminar Neo Fall 2025 update will launch in early November 2025 with some key additions: AI restoration tools, advanced lighting, an intelligent assistant, and a cross-device ecosystem. Additional informtion can be found here.

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Top 10 most viewed LeicaRumors posts for October 2025


Here are the top 10 most viewed LeicaRumors posts for October 2025:

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New Leica small leather goods announced

Leica Small Leather Goods

Leica Small Leather Goods Film Roll Holder

Today, Leica Camera announced a new series of small leather goods. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors:

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New Leica watch straps and watchmaker magnifier released


Leica Camera released new watch straps for the ZM 1 & ZM 2 models that are 100% eco-friendly and crafted from premium natural materials in Canvas Beige, Hemp Nature, and Jeans Blue. The classic calf leather straps are available in Adria Blue and Nubuck Castano:

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New: SmallRig 28mm external optical viewfinder (15% off all SmallRig products code included)



SmallRig released a new 28mm external optical viewfinder

SmallRig is currently running a sitewide 15% off sale with code ATC15 at checkout. This coupon code will expire on November 1st (limited-time offer).

All SmallRig products for Leica can be found here.

Previous SmallRig coverage can be found here:

SmallRig announced a new L-shape mount plate with a handle for the Leica Q3 camera (now available for pre-order)

Just announced: SmallRig cage kits for Leica SL3, SL2, and SL2-S cameras

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The initial rumors were 100% correct: the Leica M EV1 camera was originally called Leica M11-V


You may remember that in my initial rumors/reports from March 2025 about the upcoming Leica M camera with EVF, I reported the model name as Leica M11-V. The camera was later announced as Leica M EV1.

My initial reports were 100% correct, as you can see in this image of a Leica M EV1 prototype, which was initially called the Leica M11-V.

To be honest, I like the Leica M11-V much better.

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New on Kickstarter: Panomicron Bismuth 1.5x anamorphic lens for Leica M-mount


There is a new Kickstarter project for a Panomicron Bismuth 1.5x anamorphic lens for Leica M-mount:

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