Squarehood released a new lens hood for the Summicron 35mm V3 lens. This hood screws into the 39mm filter thread and can accommodate a 39mm filter. It comes with a newly designed plastic clip-on cap. This hood will also work for the V2 lens if you have a 39mm filter thread (some of the earlier lenses did not have a thread).
Squarehood offers several different lens hoods and some other accessories for Leica cameras and lenses:
The previously reported Leica SL3 Reporter camera is now officially announced. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors:
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The Leica SL3 “Reporter” camera features a scratch-resistant olive-green finish, no red dot, aramid-fabric armoring, black buttons, a black display frame, and black dials. The US price is $7,995 (the regular SL3 version is $7,485). The Reproter edition will include a BP-SCL6 battery, USB-C cable, strap, and a quick-start guide. The technical specifications are identical to the existing Leica SL3 model:
Additional informtion on the new Leica SL3 Reporter camera (see also the report from Reddotforum):
The next 2025 Autumn Lidong Camera & Photo Auction will take place on December 14 in Hangzhou, China (see previous Lidong auctions):
Oberwerth launched a new Oberwerth x Bobby Anwar camera strap:
You can use the coupon code RUMORS for a 10% discount when purchasing from Oberwerth.com:
Additional informtion on the new Oberwerth x Bobby Anwar camera strap:
Here are the first leaked pictures of the rumored Leica SL3 “Reporter” camera:
The Leica SL3 “Reporter” camera will feature a scratch-resistant olive-green finish, no red dot, aramid-fabric armoring, black buttons, a black display frame, and black dials. The US price will be around $8,000 (the regular version is $7,500). The Reproter edition will include a BP-SCL6 battery, USB-C cable, strap, and a quick-start guide. The technical specifications will be identical to the regular Leica SL3 model:
After the Leica M EV1 announcement, here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):
Update: I made a few changes to this post to reflect the latest information I received.
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→ 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.
