Leica Rumors

Guest post: I want to be a street photographer with a Leica, but I don’t think I can afford the Leica part…

By LR admin | Published: April 5, 2025

“I want to be a street photographer with a Leica, but I don’t think I can afford the Leica part” by Mark Kronquist ILS LHSA PHSNE PSPCS Leica historian and photographer (Instagram: Kronquistm):

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How will the new Trump tariffs impact Leica camera and lens imports to the US?

By LR admin | Published: April 2, 2025

The Trump administration imposed new tariffs on goods imported to the US. To be neutral in my coverage, I asked AI, “How will the new Trump tariffs impact Leica camera and lens imports to the US?“. Here is the AI answer I got (Leica gear is produced in Wetzlar, Germany and in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal):

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Leica camera research survey: here are the top 5 features that can be implemented in future Leica cameras

By LR admin | Published: April 2, 2025

Leica recently sent out a new camera research survey – here are the top 5 features that can be implemented in future Leica cameras:

Ultra dynamic range – details in both the bright and dark areas of your images
Super resolution – high-resolution images and image details
Live photo – Living memories instead of static photos
Night mode – taking photos in low light – even without a flash or tripod
Individual look – automatically implements your preferences when taking shots spontaneously

The detailed explanations of the suggested features is next:

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New: Fotodiox TLT ROKR tilt-shift adapters for L-mount

By LR admin | Published: March 31, 2025

Fotodiox has announced new TLT ROKR tilt-shift adapters for L-mount (sold at B&H Photo and Amazon) – they can turn lenses from different mounts into tilt-shift lenses for L-mount: