Leica Rumors

Leica starts glass lens production in Germany: Leica Eyecare

By LR admin | Published: September 10, 2023

Leica has started glass lens production in Germany – check the Leica Eyecare website for additional information:

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Major new software updates from Topaz, Luminar, and ON1

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2023

The previously reported Topaz Labs Photo AI v2 is now officially released with many new models, including some entirely new enhancements, and many other improvements. Photo AI 2, the most substantial upgrade since the initial release. Photo AI 2 expands the product’s scope with Lighting/Color adjustments and significantly improves existing features like raw noise removal, sharpening, Autopilot, and Photoshop integration. You can get Photo AI 2 for free if you’ve purchased or renewed Photo AI within the past year. If your upgrade license has expired, you can renew for half price to get Photo AI v2 plus another year of upgrades. Additional information is available here.

Topaz Photo AI is currently $159 ($40 off) until September 22nd, 2023.

Skylum releases Luminar Neo update version 1.13.0 with Studio Light feature, Blur Tool, and other improvements. Additional information is available here.

You can get 30% off Luminar with coupon code NR30 (valid until September 11th).

Check out also the new Luminar NEO Autumn Bundle with 0ver 721 new AUTUMN elements, high-definition Skies, Overlays, Textures, Backgrounds, Frames, LUTs, Presets, and more. Additional information is available here.

This year ON1 will release two new versions of Photo RAW 2024: ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2024 and ON1 Photo RAW 2024. Additional information is available here.

Via NikonRumors

Leica at the 2023 Bild Expo in NYC

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2023

Here are a few pictures of the Leica booth at the 2023 Bild Expo that started yesterday in NYC (check also the B&H Bild Expo specials):

Some more pictures of the “historical” exhibit at the 2023 Bild Expo:

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50 years Leica Portugal

By LR admin | Published: September 6, 2023

Leica celebrates 50 years of their factory in Portugal:

Posted in Other Leica Stuff | Tagged Leica M-mount lenses made in Portugal, Leica made in Portugal | 3 Comments

Rare Leica 0 series (1923) comes to auction on October 7th, 2023 in Wetzlar

By LR admin | Published: September 5, 2023

A rare Leica 0 series camera from 1923 comes to auction on October 7th, 2023 in Wetzlar (by Wetzlar Camera Auctions):

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New Leica SL2 voucher program announced: save $1,500 on a Leica SL2 bundles

By LR admin | Published: September 4, 2023

Leica USA announced a new voucher program where you can save $1,500 on six different Leica SL2 camera + lens bundles:

“Starting today and running until January 2024, Leica is offering a $1,500 instant savings voucher towards the purchase of a new SL2 Prime or Vario bundle. Combined with the savings already built into the bundle pricing, this is an amazing deal for anyone looking to get into the Leica SL System, or to add to their existing kit. There are six available bundles to choose from, pairing a Leica SL2 professional mirroless body with the 24-70mm f/2.8 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH zoom, or with one of the new lightweight Summicron-SL 35 or 50mm f/2 ASPH prime lenses.”

See the full details on how to claim the voucher at Reddotforum.

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