Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 2.1.0 released (coupon code included)

By LR admin | Published: July 24, 2020


Topaz Labs released a new version 2.1.0 of Sharpen AI with a new auto-detect masking tool that can detect 20 different types of subjects, including people, cars, planes, and various animals:

“Sharpen AI takes some of the tedious work out of post-processing. With the new “Find Objects” feature in the masking tool, Sharpen AI will automatically detect the subjects in your image for sharpening. It can detect 20 different types of subjects including people, cars, planes, various animals, and more. This feature can be accessed by clicking the “Mask” button to the right in the file list, and then clicking “Find Objects” in the left corner.”

You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off.

The complete Sharpen AI 2.1.0 changelog can be found here.

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Venus Optics announced six new Laowa lenses for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 24, 2020


Venus Optics announced new L-mount versions on six of their existing Laowa lenses:

These L-mount lenses can currently be used on the Panasonic S1 series, Sigma FP, and Leica SL/CL/TL cameras:


The lenses can be purchased directly from the Venus Optics online store. Laowa lenses are sold also at Adorama and B&H. Additional information:

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Leica M10 vs. Leica M10P vs. Leica M10M vs. Leica M10R specifications comparison

By LR admin | Published: July 22, 2020


A quick specifications comparison between the Leica M10, Leica M10P, Leica M10M, and Leica M10R can be found here:

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Leica Talk: Leica M10-R

By LR admin | Published: July 21, 2020


Leica published a new video interview with M-system product manager Jesko von Oeynhausen talking about the new Leica M10-R camera:

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How to calibrate the manual focusing of the TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount (video)

By LR admin | Published: July 20, 2020


TTartisan sent me a video on how to calibrate the manual focusing of the TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount:

The lens I got was slightly front focusing on short distances, but keep in mind that there is user error when manually focusing at f/0,95 (this is a 100% crop, focusing is on the X):



The lens comes with a small screwdriver for adjustments (I have not adjusted my lens yet – maybe I will do a separate post on that):

The lens can be purchased at the PR online store with free international shipping. The current wait time is over 30 days. Additional information on the lens can be found here.

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New Vi Vante x LR gift set bundles for Leica lovers

By LR admin | Published: July 19, 2020

LR has teamed up with Vi Vante to offer several different gift set bundles for Leica fans (click on photo for larger view):


Vi Vante x LR Phoenix Gift Set (original: $384, set price: $195)


Vi Vante x LR Ascari Nardo Gray Gift Set (original: $289, set price: $143)


Vi Vante x LR Aqua Blue Gift Set (original: $244, set price: $118)


Vi Vante x LR Miami Blue Gift Set (original: $314, set price: $169)


Vi Vante x LR Black and Gold Gift Set (original: $244, set price: $120)


Vi Vante x LR Ascari Gift Set (original: $289, set price: $145)


Vi Vante x LR Black and Magenta Gift Set (original: $244, set price: $120)


Vi Vante x LR Regent Gift Set (original: $263, set price: $145)

Separate products from the above bundles can be purchased directly from Vi Vante and the LR online store.

For a limited time, Vi Vante is also running a 35% off sale and a 50% off sale on Amazon (see all Vi Vante products on Amazon).

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New in the store: handmade wooden Leica M camera grips

By LR admin | Published: July 18, 2020




A reader from Italy contacted me and asked me to list his handmade wooden Leica M camera grips in the online store. The grips are available in several different colors for most Leica M digital camera models:


The price is $180 and includes free worldwide shipping. Please add the desired color and your Leica camera model when placing an order (if not I will contact you back for more info):

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Additional information on the handmade wooden Leica M camera grip:

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