Leica digest #122


B&H announced a new photo expo at the Javits Center in NYC in September – it looks like it can be a replacement for PhotoExpo.


TTartisan released a new polymer nano-microfiber camera protective wrap.


→ The upcoming Xiaomi 13T Pro smartphone will have an advanced Leica camera.


→  Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.4.0. The full release notes can be found here.


→ On July 20th Skylum will release a new Panorama Stitching Extension for Luminar Neo. Additional information is available here.

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Three new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 28mm f/2.8 Aspherical lenses VM/L39 announced


Today Cosina announced three new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 28mm f/2.8 Aspherical lenses for  Leica M and (VM/L39). The new lenses will be released in August 2023. The suggested retail price (excluding tax) in Japan will be:

  • Silver ¥78,000
  • Black paint ¥81,000
  • Pre-orders: Jo Geier | B&H (coming soon)

Here is a translation of the details::

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The Kamerakraft LMGRIP grip V3.0 for Leica M film cameras is back in stock (very limited supply)




The Kamerakraft LMGRIP grip V3.0 for Leica M film cameras is back in stock (very limited supply) – available in black, anodized silver, and this time also in a new black paint option:

Update – Kamerakraft grips are currently out of stock, but you can check the latest IDS Works modular grip for different Leica models:

Additional information:

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DxO released new Optics Modules with support for the Leica Q3 camera


DxO released new Optics Modules with added support for the new Leica Q3 camera.

The performance of supported lenses/cameras can be boosted by processing RAW files with the latest DxO software:

Additional information can be found here.

Check Leica Q3 availability at:

Americas Europe Asia
Adorama | B&H
Leica Miami
Tamarkin Camera
Classic Connection
Meister Camera
Leica Store Lisse
Red Dot Cameras
Calumet | Koch | Park | WEX
Rangefinder
Map Camera

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Astrodesign and Samyang join the L-mount alliance


Astrodesign and Samyang have joined the L-mount alliance. This brings the total number of members in the alliance to seven: Leica, Sigma, Panasonic, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar, DJI, Astrodesign, and Samyang.


Additional information:

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Just announced: new IDS Works modular grips for Leica M9 and Leica M Typ 240 cameras



IDS Works introduced new modular grips in different configurations for the Leica M9 and Leica M Typ 240 cameras (international shipping available):

IDS modular grip for Leica M9: order here | additional information

Designed to be ultimately light weight and blend in to the original design for the Leica M9 series (M9, M9-P, M Monochrom). This is designed to protect the bottom of the camera without sacrificing the overall look of the camera. Intergrated ARCA 38mm stangard dovetail rail allowing quick loading on competable ARCA style tripod. Internal backup memory card storage are provide. Patent cut out design ensure comfortable touch and and semlessly intergrating with M9’s original base plate allowing quicker access to battery compartment even when you are using a grip.

IDS modular grip for Leica M Typ 240: order here | additional information

Designed to be ultimately light weight and blend in to the original design for the Leica M240 series (M240 / M240-P / M262 etc). This is designed to replace the original camera bottom plate of the camera without sacrificing the overall look of the camera. Intergrated ARCA 38mm stangard dovetail rail allowing quick loading on competable ARCA style tripod. Internal backup memory card storage are provide. As an replacement of the original camera bottom plate it also provide a quick access door to access battery / SD card compartment.

IDS Works also offers modular grips for Leica Q3, Q2, M10, M11, and M film cameras:

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A few Amazon Prime Day deals



Amazon started their two days “Prime Day” sale:

B&H is running their own version of Prime Day – see the details here.

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“Leica Experience Days” in Leitz-Park Wetzlar


Leica Experience Days” will be held in Leitz-Park Wetzlar on August 4th and 5th:

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