All three colors of the new Leica SOFORT 2 camera are now in stock at: US: B&H PhotoClassic Connection DE: Foto Koch | Calumet UK: WEXReddotcameras NL: Leica Store Lisse JP:  Map Camera HK: Rangefinder Previous coverage of the Leica SOFORT 2 camera can be found here: New: Oberwerth micro bag for Leica Sofort 2 cameras Alphagvrd camera skins for Leica Sofort 2 camera now available The post All three colors of the new Leica SOFORT 2 camera are now in stock appeared first on Leica Rumors. Related posts: New: Oberwerth micro bag for Leica So ..read more

     IDS Works (Initial Design Studio) now has the Foldable Thumb Grip (Thumb Rest) available for Leica M10, M11, M240, M9, Q3, and Q2 cameras – before the Thumb Rest was available only for the Leica M10 + M11 models: New: IDS foldable thumb grips (thumb rest) for Leica M10 + M11 cameras IDS WorksFoldable Thumb Rest for Leica M240 (left) and for Leica M9 (right): Previous coverage of IDS Works products can be found here. IDS Works released a new and improved version of their Leica M11 camera grip The post The IDS Works Foldable Thumb Grip (Thumb Rest) is now availabl ..read more

→ Profoto announced a new Profoto Pro-D3 – see the details at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, Erhardt, and WEX.    → Light Lens Lab announced that their new 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount is now in the prototype stage. Light Lens Lab will continue expanding the “SP-II” series with several other focal lengths (see this post for the full list of upcoming lenses). → You can get 15% off LensRentals with promo code RUMORS15. → A rare Leica rifle camera (E. Leitz New York Leica Gun) is expected to sell for €240,000–300,000 (starting price €120,000) at the next Leitz Photographica ..read more

IDS Works (Initial Design Studio) released a new and improved version of their Leica M11 camera grip (see previous version here): The new grip is available for sale only at the official IDS website (use this link). Here are some of the improvements: Same design 25 gram lighter Still made out of aluminum but some part were replaced with other materials 6 different grip pads are available: Additional information on the new version: As M11 have no origional bottom plate to be removed from the camera and the battery needs space (height) to be pop out. Our origional version have already min ..read more

The Leica APO-TELYT-R 1600mm f/5.6 lens is all over the Internet again – all thanks to a few videos originally published by @leica_classicstore_wetzlar (worth following on IG) – if you follow me on Instagram, you will already know that becuase I have shared many of their videos in my stories:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by SilvergrainClassics (@silvergrainclassics)   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Leica Classic Store Wetzlar (@leica_classicstore_wetzlar)   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by j453 (@vj453 ..read more

Leica V camera concept by Kon (@konfolio): “Just some renders of a project I did some months ago on the topic of reimagining the Leica M5 – because it is the weird one. How would an M without the M(esssucher) work and yet keep the aesthetics, purity and fun of the originals? I reduced the exterior even further, and based the vf on a fully transparent screen with a simulated patch and an optional slide-in evf. Also, it kind of has an integrated L to M mount adapter, allowing for af lenses. Let me hear what you think.” More Leica camera concepts can be found here: Leica M concept cam ..read more

→ Ulanzi announced a new TT35 hiking stick tripod kit (additional information is available here). → Adobe updated Photoshop with the newest generative AI tools (additional information). → A new version of Excire Foto 2024 was released and it is now on sale for $149 instead of $189 (additional information). → Profoto to announce a new flash on May 7th. → Several Kickstarter projects are expiring soon: Korin HubPack 33, the pinnacle of anti-theft backpacks – ending in 25 days. Excope DT1 is the world’s lightest super telephoto 48MP 4000mm camera with 200x magnification – ending ..read more

I am still getting conflicting reports on the rumored Leica M11-D and M11 black paint cameras. There are three different possibilities: Leica M11-D (not black paint) – to be announced in May Leica M11-D be black paint – to be announced in May Leica M11 black paint limited edition (not M11P) like the M10R black paint – to be announced later in 2024 New Leica digital camera model 2221 registered online, embargo date: May 16, 2024 (is that the rumored Leica M11-D Black Paint camera?) Is this the first leaked picture of the upcoming/rumored Leica M11-D “Black Paint” camera? The post I am ..read more

Thypoch will soon release a new Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount (see all currently available Thypoch lenses for M-mount). Here are the details on the new lens: Paying tribute to classic design from the 1940s Collapsible design 6 elements in 4 groups Dimensions: 41.2mm x 27mm Double Gauss lens design 12-blade diaphragm Aperture: f/2 – f/16 Aluminum alloy construction Excellent anti-glare capabilities Thypoch lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo. Previous coverage of Thypoch lenses can be found here. For more information visit the official website and ..read more

  The previously reported Laowa FFII 15mm f/5 Cookie full-frame lens for Leica M-mount by Venus Optics should be announced soon (check the Laowa store and their website) – the lens is already listed for sale at an Australian retailer: Additional information: Coming soon: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 FFII Cookie lens Update: new Laowa FFII 15mm f/5 Cookie lens (for M/E/R/Z/L mount) New Venus Optics lenses on display at the 2023 Photo & Imaging show in Shanghai: Laowa CF 8-16mm f/3.5-5.0 and another mystery f/5 lens Via PhotoRumors The post Coming soon: Venus Optics Laowa ..read more