Leica Rumors

Beware of scam: multiple fake Leica websites offer significant discounts

By LR admin | Published: July 16, 2025

There are several fake Leica websites that offer significant discounts on Leica gear. The websites are designed to resemble the original/official website, but upon examining the details, such as domain registration and hosting, you will quickly realize that these are all fake websites created to collect credit card information. I will not link to the actual websites, but you can see the URLs in the screenshots below – I am sure there are more out there (click for larger view):

I even noticed the scammers are advertising the fake sites on social media – here are a few screenshots I took just this morning:

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Finally, a real Leica Q3 competition: Sony announced a new RX1R III camera

By LR admin | Published: July 15, 2025

After a decade, the Leica Q finally got some real competition – today, Sony officially announced a new RX1R III full-frame, fixed-lens camera. Here are the basic Sony RX1R III specifications:

61MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI Sensor
ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 Lens
BIONZ XR & AI Processing Unit
693-Point PDAF & Real-Time Tracking AF
4K 30p 10-Bit & FHD 120p Video
2.36m-Dot 0.7x OLED EVF
3.0″ 2.36m-Dot Touchscreen LCD
Step Crop Modes and Creative Looks
Updated Design, Improved Battery Life
SD UHS-II Slot; USB-C, HDMI, Mic Ports
No IBIS
No tiltable screen
No weather sealing (Leica has IP52)

Here is a specifications comparison between the Leica Q3 and the Sony RX1R III cameras:

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AkaraLabs released a new Leica SL2 “SlimSkin” camera case

By LR admin | Published: July 15, 2025

AkaraLabs released a new Leica SL2 “SlimSkin” camera case. Two different versions are available: “Standard” and “Tripod Mount“. The new case is 100% compatible with the AkaraLabs camera base protectors. Here are the details:

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Another Leica price increase coming? Trump threatens a new 30% tariff on goods from the EU effective August 1…

By LR admin | Published: July 13, 2025

We already had a price increase in the US (and Canada) based on the first round of tariffs, and now the Trump administration is threatening a new 30% tariff on goods from the EU, effective August 1: BBC | Reuters.

If you are planning on purchasing any new Leica gear, now would be a good time to do so – check availability and pricing at our sponsors:

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Leica digest #189

By LR admin | Published: July 13, 2025

→ Where to repair your vintage camera and what to watch out for?

→ Trade in your gear toward an epic Leica photo adventure at Leica Store Miami and receive a 10% bonus on your trade-in value.

→ 2025 Leica Oskar Barnack Award shortlist finalized (additional informtion).

→ Leica announced new APO-Televid and Televid HD spotting scopes with attachments for various Leica cameras – check availability at B&H Photo.

→ First look at Leica MONOPAN 50 black-and-white film and the Leica darkroom in Wetzlar.

→ Xiaomi denies rumours of ending partnership with Leica and releases Leica Xiaomi Mi 15 Ultra “100 years of Leica” limited edition set:

New Leica Xiaomi Mi 15 Ultra “100 years of Leica” limited edition set announced: pic.twitter.com/VuDOyQU4Jt
— Leica Rumors (@LeicaRumors) July 13, 2025