Leica Rumors

New book: “Ernst Leitz III – Die Leica stets im Blick” (in German)

By LR admin | Published: September 12, 2019

There is a new Leica book in German language: “Ernst Leitz III – The Leica always in view”.

The book is already listed for sale at:

More Leica books can be found here.

Book description (Google translated):

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New Vi Vante camera straps: Matador Noir camera strap for Leica SL & Leica S and the new red/black CliffHanger

By LR admin | Published: September 10, 2019

Vi Vante recently introduced two new camera straps – the first one is the Vi Vante Matador Noir camera strap for Leica SL and other cameras with slotted strap mounts (Vi Vante | Amazon):

“Strong enough to pull a truck, refined enough for your camera; the Vi Vante Matador is now expertly handcrafted for cameras with slotted strap mounts. The Camera Strap is built for strength, stability, and comfort. There is no plastic hardware on this strap, we use a custom made electroplated buckle that looks like a piece of jewelry. Vi Vante knows only one way to do things, and that’s exceptionally.”

The second new camera strap is the Vi Vante CliffHanger (Vi Vante | Amazon):

“The Cliffhanger is a rugged, luxury camera strap, designed from the ground up by Vi Vante. The process was a unique one, we completely deconstructed multiple climbing ropes for the task. Then we combined the best elements of each to create a beautifully rugged, rope camera strap.”

Proprietary Rope design only available from Vi Vante
Napa Leather ends with finished edges and built in side protection.
Electroplated mounting rings, we also provide an extra pair.
Black Branded Carry Pouch, which can be repurposed for other photography supplies.
47 Inches, 120cm Long. Designed for CROSS CARRY USE.

Limited time offer – selected Vi Vante camera straps now come with a free color-matching metal Leica M-mount body cap:

Limited time offer: selected Vi Vante camera straps now come with a free color-matching metal Leica M-mount body cap

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The Leica M9 camera was announced 10 years ago today

By LR admin | Published: September 9, 2019

The first full-frame digital rangefinder, the Leica M9, was officially announced 10 years ago (M9 0n 09.09.09).

Many Leica fans still consider the M9 one of the best Leica cameras ever made mainly because of the 18MP CCD sensor.

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First pictures of Leica SL2 camera leaked online (codename: “Vader”)

By LR admin | Published: September 9, 2019

The previously registered Leica 2998 will be the new Leica SL2 mirrorless camera. The new SL2 will have a 47MP CMOS sensor (as I already reported), new “CINE mode” and of course 4k video. The SL2 will have Wi-Fi / Bluetooth and will be compatible with Leica FOTOS.

The codename of the new camera is “Vader”.

The official announcement is expected in September, but it could be postponed to October/November (or maybe announcement in September, shipping on October/November).

Additional pictures:

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7artisans Photoelectric 75mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount is back in stock

By LR admin | Published: September 8, 2019

The new 7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount is now back in stock at B&H, eBay, Amazon UK and Amazon CA.

Check availability also at (currently out of stock): Adorama, Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon IT and Amazon ES.

Additional coverage of the 7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens can be found here. Additional 7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens pictures:

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New: GoWing Lens Flipper for Leica M-mount lenses

By LR admin | Published: September 8, 2019

The GoWing Lens Flipper was announced a while back and recently (I believe) they introduced also a Leica M-mount version. In the US you can purchase the GoWing Lens Flipper for Leica M-mount lenses at Adorama, B&H (black and silver available) and Amazon.

Here is a demo of the Lens Flipper:

Additional pictures:

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7artisans/TTartisan updates

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2019

→ First, the 7artisans and the new TTartisan brands are not connected and are two completely different companies – 7artisans confirmed that to me in a recent inquiry.