Leica Rumors

Leica M10 to M10-P upgrade program

By LR admin | Published: April 10, 2019

In August 2018 I reported that Leica Camera is rumored to offer a new M10 to M10-P upgrade program (current M10 owners can add the new M10-P features – also see this comparison). I already got multiple reports that such a program does exist and the first upgrade orders are already in. The upgrade offer will be for the silent shutter, touchscreen functionality, spirit level and the top cover plate with the Leica logo. Two different Leica M10-P upgrade packages are available:

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New: Kipon Nikon Z / Canon R macro adapter with helicoid for Leica M-mount lenses

By LR admin | Published: April 9, 2019

Kipon has new macro adapters with helicoid for using Leica M-mount and other lenses on Nikon Z and Canon R mirrorless cameras (check pricing and availability at Adorama, B&H, Amazon and eBay):

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More than 90 Leica cameras and lenses will be part of the upcoming Dominic Winter auction

By LR admin | Published: April 9, 2019

A large collection of more than 90 Leica cameras and lenses will be part of the upcoming Dominic Winter auction that will take place on April 11th, 2019. The collection includes a very rare black-paint Leica IIIg (lot 389) with two black lenses and a black Leicavit winder, complete with authenticating letter from Leica. A batch of 125 black Leica IIIg cameras were made for the Swedish army but this is the only other one known to exist. The PDF version of the catalog can be downloaded here:

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Leica L1 and L2 watches additional coverage

By LR admin | Published: April 8, 2019

The first reviews and some additional coverage of the new Leica L1 and L2 watches:

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Leica FOTOS app version 1.2.0 released with Leica Q2 support

By LR admin | Published: April 7, 2019

A few days ago Leica Camera announced Leica FOTOS app version 1.2.0 with added support for the new Leica Q2 camera (Apple App Store | Google Play):

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The 7Artisans 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount will be available also in silver

By LR admin | Published: April 4, 2019

The 7Artisans 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount will be available also in silver. For pricing and availability of the new silver version check B&H, Amazon and eBay.

7Artisans also has new Nikon Z/Canon R adapters for Leica M-mount lenses:

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Sigma full-frame mirrorless lenses for Leica L-mount officially released today

By LR admin | Published: April 3, 2019

Today Sigma officially released the pricing of their new full-frame mirrorless lenses for Leica L-mount (pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H):

The Panasonic S1 and S1R cameras with L-mount are scheduled to start shipping tomorrow, April 4th in the US (check pricing and availability at Adorama and B&H).