Leica Rumors

New firmware update version 3.1 for the Leica Q and Q-P cameras

By LR admin | Published: February 1, 2019

Leica announced a new firmware update version 3.1 for the Leica Q and Q-P cameras that fixes issues related to the Leica Fotos app:

Posted in Leica Q| Tagged Leica firmware, Leica FOTOS app| 12 Comments

Panasonic Lumix S mirrorless cameras and lenses with Leica L-mount leaked online prior to the announcement tonight (big, heavy and expensive)

By LR admin | Published: January 31, 2019

Tonight Panasonic will officially announce their new mirrorless cameras and lenses with Leica L-mount. The new Panasonic S cameras are actually bigger and heavier than the Leica SL. The prices are also significantly higher when compared to other Japanese manufacturers ($3,000 for a 50mm f/1.4 lens, FYI the Leica SL 50mm f/1.4 is $5,295, the S1R will be $3,699, the SL is now $5,395):

Additional coverage of the Panasonic Lumix S system can be found on PhotoRurmors.com. Here are the latest leaks:

Posted in L-Mount Alliance| Tagged L-Mount, L-Mount Alliance, Leica L-mount| 35 Comments

Leica M10-P Safari limited edition camera officially announced

By LR admin | Published: January 31, 2019

The previously rumored Leica M10-P Safari limited edition camera set is now officially announced. The Leica M10-P Edition “Safari” contains the same performance and technical capabilities of the standard Leica M10-P, with its quiet mechanical shutter. The matching Leica Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 Edition “Safari” will be offered separately from the camera, and is the first time in Leica’s history that a Leica M-Lens will be available in the legendary olive green finish.

The Leica M10-P Edition “Safari” camera body is available for sale today for $8,450 with only 1,500 units available and the matching lens will be available on February 15th for $2,750 with only 500 units available. Both camera and lens are sold separately at Leica Stores, Boutiques and Dealers:

US	Worldwide
Adorama B&H PopFlash Leica Boutique Palm Beach Leica Store Soho Leica Store Miami Tamarkin Classic Connection Ken Hansen	Meister Camera (Germany) Calumet (Germany) Leica Store Lisse (Netherlands) Reddotcameras (UK) Park Camera (UK) M&K Kamera (Hong Kong) Rangefinder (Hong Kong) Map Camera (Japan) Leica Boutique Montreal (Canada)

Press release:

Posted in Leica M10-P| Tagged Leica Limited Edition, Leica M10-P Safari limited edition camera, Leica Safari| 7 Comments

Leica M8, M9 and M240 cameras firmware hacked

By LR admin | Published: January 30, 2019

Alexander Hude hacked/reversed engineered the Leica M8, M9 and M240 cameras firmware and made a very detailed post about his finding. Here is a recap:

Posted in Leica M-P Typ 240, Leica M9| Tagged Leica cameras firmware hacked, Leica M8| 6 Comments

Updated list of rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses

By LR admin | Published: January 30, 2019

After the Leica D-Lux 7 camera announcement, here is an updated list of the remaining rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous lists here):

Posted in Other Leica Stuff| Tagged What's next for Leica| 24 Comments

The new Voigtländer 21mm f/3.5 and 35mm f/2 Vintage Line lenses are now in stock

By LR admin | Published: January 29, 2019

Voigtländer announced the US pricing of the new 21mm f/3.5 and 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line lenses – both lenses are $799. Pre-orders are now open at and Amazon even has the lenses already on stock.