→ ON1 released a new version of Photo RAW for Mobile. A new ON1 Photo RAW 2025 will also be released later this month (additional information is available here).
→ Aperty – the new AI-powered photo editing app for professional portrait photographers by Skylum is now available (additional info).
→ DxO released PhotoLab 8 – additional information is available here.
→ Topaz Labs released several product updates – additional information is available here.
Via PentaxRumors
The new (pictured above) Leica Q3 multifunctional protector + built-in grip + Arca-Swiss plate that was announced with the Q3 43 seems to be recalled, according to this post on Reddit:
“I am writing to inform you that the Leica Multifunctional Protector for Q3 and Q3 43 has been recalled by Leica Camera due to a design flaw. We are more than happy to provide you with a return label so that you can ship it back for a full refund.”
The new case is no longer listed on Leica’s official website or Adorama, and B&H Photo stopped taking preorders.
Here are the poll results on which Leica Q3 camera you prefer (28mm or 43mm):
Which Leica Q3 camera do you prefer?
— Leica Rumors (@LeicaRumors) September 27, 2024
| Americas | Europe | Asia |
| Adorama | B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection |
Leica Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet | Koch | WEX |
Rangefinder Map Camera |
Leica is rumored to announce a new SL3-S camera by the end of 2024 or in early 2025. The SL3-S is expected to be “easier” to use and have a lower resolution than the SL3 (most likely 24MP).
The Leica SL2 is already discontinued, and the SL2-S is currently discounted:
The Leica SL2 is discontinued, the Leica SL2-S is discounted
Leica Q3 43 camera additional coverage:
→ Leica Q3 43 review at Kasyapa.
→ Leica Q3 43 review by Thorsten Overgaard.
→ Leica Q3 43 review at DC.Watch.
→ Leica Q3 43 review at PCMag.
→ It seems that the patent for the new 43mm f/2 APO lens inside the Q3 43 was filed by Panasonic – see patent application number 18242171 (thanks, phanter II). F0r comparison, here is the optical diagram of the 43mm f/2 APO lens:
Check Leica Q3 43 availability at:
| Americas | Europe | Asia |
| Adorama | B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection |
Leica Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet | Koch | WEX |
Rangefinder Map Camera |
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