Leica M3 digital conversion

By LR admin | Published: April 15, 2020



Frankencamera has published the detailed steps on how to convert an old Leica M3 into a digital camera. One of the options is to use a Sony NEX-5 sensor (APS-C), the second choice is a Sony a7 sensor (full-frame). Frankencamera also provides/sells all the necessary steps and 3D designs you will need to complete this project.

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Ending soon: Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI, Skylum Luminar and DxO NIK+PhotoLab promos

By LR admin | Published: April 13, 2020


The Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI sale is ending today. You can get an additional 15% off with the promo code RUMORS15 (coupon code valid for all Topaz products).


The Skylum Luminar 4 Easter discount is also ending tomorrow. You can get an additional $10 off with coupon code PHOTORUMORS (a total of $25 in discounts).


Ending on April 15th: 15% off all DxO software with code GETDXO15NOW (including NIK Collection 2 and DxO PhotoLab).

The Exposure X5 and ON1 promo codes are expiring at the end of April:

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A new 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount is coming soon

By LR admin | Published: April 12, 2020



7Artisans is now advertising that their new 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount will be coming soon. 7artisans already has 4 different lenses for Leica M-mount:

TTArtisan already had their 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M for a while (7artisans and TTartisans are two different Chinese companies).

Update: 7artisans lenses are available for sale at the PhotoRumors Online Store with free international shipping.

7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens design and MTF chart:

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Who has the most beautiful shutter sound: Leica M9, M240, M10 (shutter sound comparison)

By LR admin | Published: April 12, 2020


This video demonstrates the various shutter sounds from the Leica M9, M240, and M10 cameras:

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Red Dot Camera Talk tonight: Leica SL system with live Q&A

By LR admin | Published: April 11, 2020


There will be another Red Dot Camera Talk tonight about the Leica SL system with live Q&A:

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Just announced: Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI, DeNoise v.2.1.3 and a new ON1 HDR plus the latest deals on photo editing software

By LR admin | Published: April 10, 2020

Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI v4.5.0


Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 4.5.0 that lets you upscale photos up to 600%. The new version is on sale until Monday and you can get an additional 15% off with code RUMORS15 (coupon code valid for all Topaz products). This update includes a refreshed interface for a more seamless batch processing workflow, the ability to specify processing settings per item in the batch, as well as other tweaks and fixes. Major new features and improvements.

Topaz Labs DeNoise v.2.1.3


Topaz Labs released DeNoise v.2.1.3 (you can get an additional 15% off with code RUMORS15 – valid for all Topaz products). Major new features and fixes.

ON1 HDR


ON1 announced a new standalone app: ON1 HDR for merging multiple bracketed photos into a single high-dynamic-range (HDR) image. It can also be used to edit a single photo to create a realistic HDR look by leveraging ON1’s HDR and Dynamic Contrast Filters. ON1 HDR is currently available at an introductory special for just $39.99 (normally $49.99). A fully functioning 30-day free trial of ON1 HDR 2020 is also available for download now, no credit card required. A single purchase of ON1 HDR 2020 includes Windows and macOS versions, support for 11 languages, and allows for activation on five computers. This new HDR app works as both a standalone application and as a plug-in for Adobe Lightroom Classic.


You can get 20% off ON1 with code NIKONRUMORS.

The latest deals on photo editing software:

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TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount to be released in a few weeks, first official pictures of the lens included

By LR admin | Published: April 10, 2020



I received a confirmation that the new TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount will be available in a few weeks. Here are the first official pictures of the new lens:

Update: TTartisan lenses are available for sale at the PhotoRumors Online Store with free international shipping.

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