Leica digest #162


→ Tonight: the Leica Q3 43 episode on Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live:


Leica Stories: in conversation with Martin Wonnacott.


“Leica.Connect” Photo Walk & Leica-On-Loan this Sunday, October 13th, 2024 from 9:30 am – 12:30 noon at Leica Store Miami.


Leica aims to tap into growing photography enthusiast base In India.

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Leica Picture of the Year 2024

Herlinde Koelbl, from the series Metamorphosen, London © Herlinde Koelbl
Herlinde Koelbl, from the series Metamorphosen, London © Herlinde Koelbl

LEICA PICTURE OF THE YEAR 2024

Wetzlar, 09th October 2024

Available exclusively at Leica Galleries around the world: the Leica Picture of the Year 2024 by renowned photographer Herlinde Koelbl

This year, Leica Picture of the Year collectors can look forward to an enchanting motif by German photographer Herlinde Koelbl. The limited edition print, which is only available at Leica Galleries, is taken from her Metamorphoses series. The fascinating and colourful images capture the beauty of transience.

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Leica Hall of Fame Award 2024

LEICA HALL OF FAME AWARD 2024

Wetzlar, 09th October 2024

She has long been considered one of the most significant and renowned German photographers: now Herlinde Koelbl is being honored with the Leica Hall of Fame Award for her lifetime achievements. The ceremony will be part of this year’s Celebration of Photography from 9 to 10 October at Leica Headquarters in Wetzlar, Germany. The complementary exhibition will be on display at the Leica Gallery Wetzlar up until 26th January 2025. One of the photographer’s motifs has also been chosen as Leica Picture of the Year 2024. Read More »

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New Leica M11/M11-M/M11-P/M11-D firmware update v.2.1.3 released


Leica released new firmware update v.2.1.3 for the M11/M11M/M11P/M11D cameras with the following improvements:

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New: Leica SL3 TagCases® by Oberwerth


Oberwerth announced new Leica SL3 TagCases® with an integrated AirTag compartment (AirTags are now on sale during Amazon Prime Days). Two different leather types are available in three different colors (the Hydro line is available only with red stiching):

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Panasonic made multiple L-mount announcements today


Panasonic made multiple L-mount announcements today – see the full report at PhotoRumors:

Panasonic made multiple L-mount announcements today



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Leica digest #162


Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH changed its name to Leitz Cine GmbH.


→ The Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M is now in stock.


TTArtisan announced a new RGB version of their film canister magnetic LED light (currently in stock at Amazon and TTartisan).


→ Godox announced a new iM30 mini camera flash (additional information can be found here and here).


Sigma fp event on October 25 – a new L-mount camera is expected to be announced?


Leica Camera launches call for entries and for the 6th annual Leica Women Foto Project Award.


→ 2024 Leica Experience Days: October 25th to 27th.


Xiaomi released new 14T and 14T Pro smartphones with Leica Summilux lenses.

Updates on the latest Kickstarter+Indiegogo photography projects

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Top 10 LeicaRumors posts for September 2024


The best LeicaRumors posts for September 2024:

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