In addition to the TL2 mirrorless camera, Leica is rumored to announce one more camera in 2017.
Today a new Leica digital camera (made in Germany) was registered with the Indonesian telecommunication agency under the code name 7323 (via Nokishita).
Leica is also expected to announce a new Noctilux M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens.
The current Leica US rebates are set to expire on July 31st:
Other ongoing Leica deals:
Lcameras.com confirmed on their Facebook page that Leica will release a firmware update for the TL2 and Visoflex issue this Friday:
“This Friday 28.07.2017 Leica will issue TL2 firmware update which will resolve the issue with Visoflex viewfinder.”
Leica is expected to release a fix (firmware update?) for the Leica TL2 and Visoflex issue this Friday. Stay tuned for additional information. This also means that the Leica TL2 will start shipping again soon – check availability at one of our sponsors:
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In an interview with CNBC Andreas Kaufmann, chairman of Leica’s supervisory board, made some interesting comments on a potential future Leica (smart)phone:
It gets a bit confidential, but you could think of this: Are two camera systems enough for a smartphone? And that could give you a hint into the future.
I am not sure whether the company can do (this) … (But) one dream would be my personal dream: a true Leica phone.
Every smartphone is wrong for photography at the moment.
The phone nowadays is not fit really for photography … It’s used as a camera, it’s used as a video camera, but it’s not built that way and I think there’s a long way to go still.
Leica has already been involved in the development of several smartphones with the Chinese company Huawei. Last year Leica Camera and Huawei establish new R&D centre in Wetzlar that will conduct R&D in the fields of new optical systems, computational imaging, virtual reality and augmented reality.
Here is the video report from CNBC:
For a limited time the the Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical II lens for Leica M-mount is $100 off.
Please note that this is the old version II of the 15mm f/4.5 lens. The new model III is currently selling for $799.
→ Check out the latest J.B. Camera Designs accessories for Leica M cameras (including the latest M10 grip and the new hot shoe cover designs).
→ New Match Technical EP-MX-F Thumbs Up design for Leica M10 cameras (without a tightening screw).
→ The new Really Right Stuff L-plate and grip for Leica M10 are now shipping and currently in stock (picture source).
→ Leica MP-winder (available also in silver).
