Leica Rumors

New product in the online store: wooden Leica M3 replica camera

By LR admin | Published: June 18, 2021

I have a small batch of wooden Leica M3 replica camera already listed for sale on the Leica Rumors Online Store (this is a wooden version of the Leica M3 vintage replica camera tin):

As with all items in the online store, free international shipping is included in the price of $89.

Weight: 6 oz / 170 g
Dimensions: 5.7 x 3 x 3.3 in / 14.6 x 7.6 x 8.3 cm

This is just a test run and only a few wooden M3 replica cameras are available. If there is interest, I will make this a permanent item in the online store.

Additional pictures:

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Leica M10R black paint camera rumored to be announced next week (June 24)

By LR admin | Published: June 18, 2021

Just a quick reminder: a new Leica M10R black paint camera is rumored to be announced next week (June 24). The new Leica camera will be a limited edition of 2,000 pieces worldwide and it will be priced at €8,390 (around $10,000). Stay tuned for more info and coverage.

Finally released and available for pre-order: Kamerakraft LM10 camera grip for Leica M10 cameras (limited edition of only 200 pieces)

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Capture One Pro 21 sale (limited time offer)

By LR admin | Published: June 17, 2021

The different Capture One Pro 21 software packages are now on sale at B&H. You can get up to $100 off plus a free $25 B&H gift card:

Additional information on Capture One for Nikon can be found here:

Capture One recently released a new version with Apple M1 support.
Capture One also supports the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II cameras.
For a complete list of all products and licensing options click here.
A 30-day fully-featured free trial of Capture One 21 is available here
Capture One learning videos can be found here
The latest Capture One 21 release notes can be found here

Topaz Labs launched a new promotion for their Image Quality Bundle, which includes Gigapixel AI, DeNoise AI, and Sharpen AI:

Regular price: $259.97, sale price: $159.99 (20% off) with coupon code AIBUNDLE20
Valid through June 25th

Other deals on photo editing software:

15% off all Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15
20% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS
$10 off Luminar with code NIKONRUMORS
15% off Capture One Nordic Style Kit (no code needed)
30% off Nik Collection (no code needed)

Via NikonRumors

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38th Leitz Photographica Auction results

By LR admin | Published: June 17, 2021

Here are some of the results of 38th Leitz Photographica Auction:

Posted in Leica Auction Madness| Tagged Leica IIIg black paint outfit+Elmarit 2.8/90mm, Leitz Photographica Auction| Leave a Comment

Leica announced new “Leitz Phone 1” smartphone with a 22MP 1-inch sensor and f/1.9 Summicron lens

By LR admin | Published: June 17, 2021

Leica is continuing to expand its smartphone business and today they announced a new “Leitz Phone 1” with a 22MP 1-inch sensor and f/1.9 Summicron lens. There have been rumors about a Leica phone since 2017 (see also this post). The new phone is a rebadge of the Sharp Aquos R6 smartphone.

Here are the Leitz Phone 1 details:

Made in Japan by SoftBank
Price: around $1,700
Press release (translated)
Hands-on picture by DC. Watch
Additional coverage:

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Coming soon: Omnar rangefinder lenses for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: June 15, 2021

Omnar is a new M-mount rangefinder lens manufacturer based on a collaboration between Skyllaney and 35mmc. Here are some details on their upcoming lenses: