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Leica digest #253

→ The Light Lens Lab M 50mm f/1.9 Rigid-ZS6 lens is now also available for sale on eBay. → The Leica M8 camera was announced 20 years ago (September 14, 2006). → Why collectors love the black-paint Leica IIIf. The Swedish Army model: a rare collector’s guide. → This Leica BOX 18x24mm prototype camera is expected […]

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Leica digest #251

→ Leitz announced iD Mount, which adds a metadata interface for lens identification to Leitz HUGO and Leitz SUMMILUX-C lenses. → The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on November 21, 2026. → Check out the new Red Dot Photo Workshops website by Leica Store Miami. → Dr Ronny Fritsche is leaving Leica Camera. → […]

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Leica digest #250

→ Viltrox will announce four new L-mount lenses next week (previously reported here; Viltrox currently has two L-mount lenses; use code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off): Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 → Insta360 and Leica bring creators together for an exclusive Luna Series experience in […]

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Leica digest #249

→ Insta360 today announced the previously reported Luna Pro gimbal camera – the newest addition to the Luna series, co-engineered with Leica (pre-orders: Amazon | B&H Photo | Insta360 store). → Duracell is selling batteries for Leica M8/M9 cameras in the UK. The battery is also listed on Amazon Germany. For US readers, check this post. → The 50mm battle royale: Summilux […]

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Leica digest #248

→ “What camera belongs to your zodiac sign?” by Aftershoot. → The Leica SL2 camera is now listed for $3,643 on Amazon. → DxO released PhotoLab 10 (you can get a DxO discount with promo code RUMORS – for new customers only). Additional information is available here and here. → Freewell launched a new ultra-slim locking filter […]

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Leica digest #247

  → The 26.4MP Leica S1 medium format digital camera was introduced 30 years ago at the 1996 Photokina show in Cologne, Germany. Only about 150 cameras were sold, and the price new was €17,000. Additional information is available here (see also history of Leica cameras). → New wooden Leica Q3 model 1:1 replica camera with […]

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Leica digest #246

→ After the end of the Kickstarter campaign, the new Peak Design Field Bracket for Leica Q3 cameras is now available for sale at B&H Photo. → The new TTartisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo lens will also soon be released for L-mount (additional information).   → The new Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens […]

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