Leica Rumors

Leica committed to film and APS-C cameras, Leica M camera with EVF and IBIS unlikely

By LR admin | Published: August 8, 2020

Here are some interesting comments from Stefan Daniel from a recent discussion with LHSA members:

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| 59 Comments

Leica M9 CCD sensors have been discontinued, defective sensors can no longer be replaced

By LR admin | Published: August 7, 2020

Leica officially reported that M9 CCD sensors have been discontinued and are no longer in production. As a result, defective sensors from the corrosion issue can no longer be replaced. Here is the full text:

Posted in Leica M9, Leica M9-P| Tagged Leica M9 CCD corrosion upgrade program, Leica M9 corrosion issue| 13 Comments

Several Topaz Labs deals end tomorrow

By LR admin | Published: August 6, 2020

Some of the Topaz Labs deals are set to expire this Friday (August 7) – you can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off:

Topaz Labs Sharpen AI (new version): $59.99 (was $79.99)

Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI (new version): $199.99 (was $299.99)

Topaz Labs Creator Bundle: $149.99 (was $279.99)

Topaz Labs Utility Bundle: $195.99 (was $249.99)

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You can now buy 7Artisans lenses for Leica M-mount directly on LeicaRumors with free international shipping

By LR admin | Published: August 6, 2020

You can now buy 7artisans lenses for Leica M-mount directly at the PhotoRumors online store with free international shipping. Orders will be shipped directly from the manufacturer and delivery will take 1-3 weeks depending on your location. 7artisans lenses are sold in the US (Adorama | B&H | Amazon US) but are still not available in many other countries:

Additional information on the available 7Artisans lenses for Leica M-mount:

7artisans 28mm f/1.4 lens for M-mount (previous coverage)
7artisans 35mm f/2.0 lens for M-mount (previous coverage)
7artisans 50mm f/1.1 lens for M-mount (previous coverage)
7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens for M-mount (previous coverage)

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged 7Artisans, 7Artisans 28mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount, 7artisans 35mm f/1.4 for Leica M, 7Artisans 35mm f/2 rangefinder coupled lens for Leica M-mount, 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1 lens for Leica M-mount, 7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount| 1 Comment

TTartisan now has the new 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount in stock

By LR admin | Published: August 6, 2020

The new TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount is now in stock. To clarify, the lens is out of stock in the US (B&H, Amazon. and Focus Camera), but the manufacturer has it currently in stock and ready to ship – you can order it directly from the Photo Rumors Online Store with free international shipping (shipping usually takes 1-3 weeks based on your location):