Leica Rumors

First picture of the Leica C-Lux camera leaked online

By LR admin | Published: June 8, 2018

The first picture of the new Leica C-Lux camera leaked online – it will be available in two colors: midnight blue and light gold. I expect the announcement to be next week during the official opening of Leitz Park (phase III). As I already suggested, the new model appears to be based on the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 that was announced 4 months ago (most likely the 1546 model that was registered a while back):

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The last phase of Leitz Park is now completed, the official opening is next week together with new product(s) introduction

By LR admin | Published: June 7, 2018

The last construction phase of Leitz Park is now completed. You can visit the new building complex on Sunday, June 17th. I think the official opening will happen a few days before that, together with the announcement of the rumored Leica C-M mirrorless camera and possibly a few other new products (see the full list of expected products here).

Leitz Park features a museum, gallery, archive, store, hotel, CW Sonderoptic GmbH headquarters and more:

Leitz Park Wetzlar is expanding

Full press release (translated from German):

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Leica Sport Optics prices increase coming on July 1st

By LR admin | Published: June 7, 2018

After the latest camera and lens price bump, Leica will also increase the prices of their Sport Optics products on July 1st. Here are the details:

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Updated list of upcoming/rumored Leica cameras and lenses

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2018

After the Leica SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 announcement, here is an updated list of upcoming (rumored) Leica products (see the previous lists here):

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New Leica C-LUX compact camera to be announced soon

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2018

Leica is rumored to announce a new C-LUX compact camera according to the Japanese website Nokishita. The new model will be available in two colors: midnight blue and light gold.

This is an interesting development since I did not expect Leica to bring back to life the already discontinued C-LUX compact cameras. It is not clear which Panasonic compact camera will be used for the new C-Lux – my guess is the new Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 model that was announced 4 months ago (pictured above).

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Leica SF 60 flash unit and Leica SF C1 remote control unit officially announced

By LR admin | Published: June 4, 2018

Leica Camera officially announced the previously rumored Leica SF 60 flash unit and Leica SF C1 remote control unit that are compatible with the Leica S, Leica SL, Leica M systems and also with the Leica Q and Leica CL cameras. Shipping will start later this month. The SF 60 flash will retail for $595 and the SF C1 remote control will retail for $350 in the US. For additional worldwide pricing information and availability check one of our sponsors:

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