In addition to the new “Leica M Edition 70” special anniversary edition, Leica also announced the previously rumored Leicavit M accessory (not a limited edition) that will be available in three different versions: black-painted, glossy black-painted, and silver-chromed. Shipping will start in the first half of 2025. The price will be €1,050, including VAT.
From the press release:
Leica will release a new “Leica M Edition 70” limited edition film camera (Leica M-A + Leicavit + 50 APO) for their 70 year anniversary:
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Clever Supply listed a new Sidekick Pro camera bag for funding on Kickstarter (see their previous project):
New: Sidekick Pro camera back by Clever Supply: $53,872 raised by 634 backers with 28 days to go
The new bag is designed for carrying cameras like the Leica Q or Leica M with an extra lens:
The previously rumored Insta360 Ace Pro 2 camera with 8k video, AI chip, and Leica lens is now officially announced:
After the recent Leica Q3 43 camera announcements, here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):
→ Updated Panasonic Lumix S lens roadmap (L-mount).
→ 7Artisans to announce a new 10mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens for L-mount.
→ Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200mm f/2.8 ASPH lens unboxing by NPC Photo. The new lens is currently in stock at B&H Photo.
→ The previously reported Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro series autofocus full-frame lens for L-mount is now officially announced and available for order. Additional information is available here.
→ Leica 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux lens review.
→ Featured pre-owned product at Leica Store Maimi: Leica Q2 007 Edition.
→ Topaz Labs released several new updates:
→ The Skylum Luminar “Big Fall Upgrade” is now available (additional information).
→ The beta version of Luminar Mobile is also now available.
→ Check out the new Luminar NEO Autumn Bundle.
→ The new ON1 Photo RAW 2025 will be announced on October 21st.
→ DxO also released new Optics Modules for the latest cameras and lenses.
→ Photography tutorial eBook Autumn sale – here is the table of contents:
Via PhotoRumors
Techart released a new LM-EA9 Mark II adapter (Leica M to Sony E autofocus adapter), which now has four motors for a quieter and more durable design (available also on eBay). Here are the details:
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