New Leica M11-P Safari edition camera rumored to be announced on May 8th (€9,250)


The previously reported Leica M11-P Safari edition camera is rumored to be announced on May 8th. The European price is expected to be €9,250. I have no idea what the US price will be, but please note that on May 1st, the new Leica US pricing will take effect:

Leica US price increase officially announced for May 1st

Stay tuned for more details on the Leica M11-P Safari.

Pictured above: Leica M10-P Safari limited edition camera.

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The Leica D-Lux 8 camera is listed for $2,634 on Amazon


The Leica D-Lux 8 camera is currently listed for sale for $2,634 on Amazon:


The original price is $1,595. The D-Lux 8 is made in China and is facing a 145% tariff

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DxO Mark tested the sensor of the new Pixii Max full-frame digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount



DxO Mark released the sensor test scores/ranking of the new Pixii Max full-frame digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount (now in stock in the US):

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Additional information on the new Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/1.2, 40mm f/1.2, and 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical lenses for Leica M-mount


Cosina released additional informtion on the three new lenses for Leica M-mount that were announced in February (the fourth lens is already available for pre-order)


For pre-orders, check B&H Photo, Jo Geier, Foto Erhardt, and Foto Koch.

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Leica digest #180


→ New Viltrox Z1 retro camera flash announced (additional information): B&H Photo | Amazon.


Kipon released firmware V1.1 for the Leica S-GFX AF adapter.


→ Think Tank Photo Sling Bags Sale.


→ Panasonic joins the Content Authenticity Initiative.


Blazar confirmed that they will soon announce new L-mount anamorphic AF lenses.


→ Leica Camera acquiring Leica Store Nuremberg.


Leica CINE 1 at Milan Design Week 2024.


HODINKEE x LEICA: gatherings celebrating the art of Swiss timekeeping with Leica.


→ Dimitri Biermann, Leica Technology & Innovation: Using AI to create authentic images.

→ The latest Leica-related YouTube videos:

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Leica Camera celebrates 100 years of the Leica I camera with special events in New York City on Saturday, May 3


 

In partnership with the Meatpacking Business Improvement District, Leica Camera will celebrate 100 years of the Leica I camera with special events in New York City on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

“100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century” Celebration to Commemorate a Camera That Changed The World

100 Years of Leica event on May 3, 2025

The events are free and open to the public. Here are the details:

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Now in stock: Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 Heritage edition lens (glossy black paint finish)



The latest Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 Heritage edition lens (glossy black paint finish) is now in stock at:

Maybe a last chance to get one before the price increase on May 1st.

Officially announced: Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in glossy black paint

Leica US price increase officially announced for May 1st

Leica Classic Line vs. Leica Classic vs. Leica Classic Store

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