Really Right Stuff camera plates for Leica M10 Monochrom now shipping


Really Right Stuff is now shipping camera plates for the new Leica M10 Monochrom camera. It seems that there was initially some confusion, but the existing M10 camera plates do fit the Leica M10 Monochrom camera:

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The new Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50 f/2.8 II lens for Leica L and Leica M mounts is now available


The new Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50 f/2.8 II lens for Leica L and Leica M mounts is now available at B&H. Additional information, including sample photos and the full press release, can be found here.

A quick report on the previous version of that lens (Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9) can be found here:

Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 lens for Leica M-mount hands-on review

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The new Komaru Damascus limited edition soft release button is now in stock


The new Komaru “Damascus” limited edition soft-release button (made from a solid bar of Damascus steel) is now in stock at Taos Photo and Leica Store Miami. This is the second and final batch of this limited edition.

  
   
Additional information on the Komaru Damascus limited edition soft-release button:
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First pictures of the upcoming Leica Q2 James Bond 007 limited edition camera leaked online


The first pictures of previously rumored Leica Q2 James Bond 007 limited edition camera leaked online:

Update – it seems that the 007 bag/case is made by the British company Globetrotter (the sticker price is around £1,100).

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Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 2.3

Topaz Labs announced a new version 2.3 of their DeNoise AI software used for eliminating noise and recovering details. DeNoise AI is now on sale for $59.99 (regularly $79.99). This offer is valid through Friday, October 9.

The Utility Bundle, which includes DeNoise AI, Gigapixel AI, Sharpen AI, and JPEG to RAW AI, is also on sale for $195 (regularly $249.99).

Users with expired DeNoise AI licenses need to purchase a one-year license renewal for $49 in order to get the new features.

You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off on all Topaz Labs products.

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New Leica V-Lux 5 Explorer camera kit announced


Today Leica announced a new V-Lux 5 Explorer camera kit that includes a Billingham Hadley camera bag and a woven rope strap by COOPH. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors:

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Press release:

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Leica S3 sensor measurements released at PhotonsToPhotos


PhotonsToPhotos published their sensor measurements for the new Leica S3 medium format camera. Here are a few comparisons with other cameras (click for larger view):

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