Leica registered a new BP-SCL7 battery in Russia

By LR admin | Published: May 25, 2021

Leica has registered a new battery BP-SCL7 with the Russian government authorities – possibly for a new, not yet announced, camera (Leica M11?):


Update – the new Leica BP-SCL7 battery is now registered also in Korea:

What’s next for Leica?

Via Nokishita

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What’s next for Leica?

By LR admin | Published: May 25, 2021


After the latest new-product announcements, here is an updated list of rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous lists here):

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Upcoming Leica auctions

By LR admin | Published: May 25, 2021

Check out the upcoming Leica auctions:



Leitz Photographica Auction (June 12)

Catawiki (ongoing)

Wetzlar Camera Auctions (October 9)


Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions (coming soon)

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New: Topaz Labs DeNoise AI v3.1 and ON1 NoNoise AI image noise removal solutions

By LR admin | Published: May 22, 2021

Two new image noise removal solutions were released:


Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.1 – here is what’s new:

  • New Severe Noise AI model – tackle photos suffering from excessive noise due to very high ISO settings and low light conditions
  • Improved Comparison View – Select which AI models are displayed to quickly choose the one that best suits your image
  • Apple M1 plugin support in Adobe Photoshop – Access the DeNoise AI plugin from within Photoshop running natively on Apple M1 silicon without needing to use Rosetta emulation
  • Snappier performance – Up to 3x CPU and 12x GPU improvements on Windows and 4x improvements with Macs using discrete GPUs when compared to DeNoise AI 2.4.2
  • Bug fixes

You can get 15% off all Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15.


The new ON1 NoNoise AI image noise removal software is now available for pre-order and is $30 off for a limited time with coupon code NONOISE30. Key features of NoNoise AI:

  • Better results than any other noise reduction app on the market – Fast live preview of the noise removal adjustments, no waiting for results
  • Exclusive progressive sharpening
  • Support for RAW photos, including Fujifilm and non raw photos
  • Auto adjustment that adjusts based on your tastes
  • Available for Mac or Windows

Via NikonRumors

20% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS
$10 off Luminar with code NIKONRUMORS
10% off Oberwerth bags with code RumorsN21
30% off DxO products
10% bonus on trade-ins at KEH
15% off Capture One Nordic Style Kit

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A “chargrilled” fire-damaged Leica M4 camera with a Summicron 50mm lens sold for $2000 at a recent auction

By LR admin | Published: May 20, 2021



A “chargrilled” fire-damaged Leica M4 camera with a Summicron 50mm lens sold for £1,200 ($1,670) at a recent auction in the UK (the final price with fees was £1,488 0r $2,070). The camera belonged to photographer Jonathan Bloom  and got damaged in a house fire:

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Last chance to order the black Kamerakraft grip for Leica M film cameras (almost sold out)

By LR admin | Published: May 18, 2021


Update – Kamerakraft grips are currently out of stock, but you can check the latest IDS Works modular grips for different Leica models.

This is your last chance to order the Kamerakraft grip for Leica M film cameras at the Leica Rumors Online Store – the brown walnut option is already sold out and out of stock.

After the black version is sold out, the new Kamerakraft grip for Leica M10 cameras will become available for order. Stay tuned!

Here are the details on the Kamerakraft grip for Leica M film cameras:

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Rumors: the partnership with Huawei has ended and Leica is currently looking for a new smartphone partner

By LR admin | Published: May 17, 2021


There are multiple reports/rumors online that the partnership between Huawei and Leica has ended and Leica is currently looking for a new smartphone partner (Xiaomi/Honor/Sharp?):

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