PIXII is teasing a new camera with M-mount (PIXII+)


PIXII (see previous coverage) is teasing a new camera (PIXII+):

“The next one will come with a plus.”

Update: Pixii cameras are now available for sale at B&H Photo.

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Leica M11-P rumored be announced by the end of October with a price tag of €9,290


The Leica M11-P camera is rumored to be announced by the end of October with a price tag of €9,290 (around ($9,800 – please note that US prices are usually lower).

I am not sure what upgrades the M11-P will offer, but we can expect 256GB internal memory like the Leica M11M, no red dot, and Leica engraving on top. Shipping is expected to start in November.

The next LFI magazine was already delayed until October 30th because of a “postponed product launch” and an “extended embargo”:

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New: LIM’S leather camera half case with metal grip and dovetail plate for Leica Q3 cameras




LIM’S released a new leather camera half case with a metal grip and dovetail plate for Leica Q3 cameras. Two different colors are available: black and brown. Additional information:

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New Leica Store & Gallery opening in Mexico City


Leica Camera Inc. USA makes its landmark entry into Mexico with a new Leica Store & Gallery in Mexico City:

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Updated pre-order links for the new Leica Sofort 2 hybrid instant camera


A quick update on my previous post – the new Leica Sofort 2 hybrid instant camera is now also available for pre-order at B&H and several other stores:

Leica announced Sofort 2 – a new hybrid instant camera

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New on Kickstarter: “I’m Back Film” adds 20MP digital film cartridge to Leica film cameras



The “I’m Back” digital back project has been going on for years and it’s still being updated:



The latest “I’m Back Film” version adds a 20MP digital film cartridge to Leica film cameras and is now listed for funding on Kickstarter (fully funded in just 17 minutes):


Here are the “I’m Back Film” technical specifications:

  • Processor: NT9853X
  • Sensor: Sony IMX 269 Micro 4/3 – 20mpx
  • LCD: 1.5 inches
  • Display: 240RGB320 LCD
  • Video format: 4K 38402160/60FPS – 4K 38402160/30FPS
  • Video format: MP4
  • Photo resolution: 20MP
  • Photo format: RAW, JPEG in color, B&W presets, Kodachrome® presets, Fujifilm® presets
  • Voice Commander
  • Memory: SD Class 1 Max 256G
  • Microphone: Internal microphone and external connectivity output.
  • Speaker: Built-in
  • Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz
  • Power interface 7.4V – 1A
  • Battery: 7.4v lithium battery
  • Type C – HDMI – TF card
  • WiFi connection for transferring data to your Smartphones/tablets and for live-view pictures and videos
  • System requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows7, MAC OSX 10.3.6 and above

Additional pictures:

Additional information:

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Updates on the SUB13 underwater housings for Leica Q2/Q3/M cameras




Some additional information and updates for the SUB13 underwater housings for Leica cameras (previously reported here):

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Three new Leica ZM 11 watches announced


Leica announced three new ZM11 watches. Compared to the previous L1 and L2 models, the ZM11 does not have any complications or special features and is significantly cheaper (starting at €6,800). The three different models will be available:

  • Leica ZM 11 Titanium Launch Edition: black and red dial (only 250 watches)
  • Leica ZM 11 Titanium Coffee Black: warm-black dial
  • Leica ZM 11 Steel Midnight Blue: blue and black dial

Additional information:

  • Water resistant to 100m
  • 5-year warranty
  • Made in Switzerland
  • 28,800 beats per hour
  • -4/+6 seconds per day
  • 60 hours power reserve
  • 35 jewels
  • 41mm case
  • Swiss automatic movement engineered in collaboration with Chronode (Leica Calibre LA-3001):

  • Easy Change strap system (a technical replica of Leica’s camera lens change system):

  • Close-up of the watch dial:

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