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

Vi Vante is running a private spring sale where you can get up to 35% off their products. The discount is available only if you purchase from this dedicated page: The discounts are not available on their regular Amazon listings. This offer will end on April 30th. International shipping is available.   Vi Vante also has two new straps listed for sale on their official website: Vi Vante vegan leather braided “Matador Noir” strap (47in, 119cm long) Vi Vante “Matador Destiny” black leather braided adjustable camera strap for slotted or keyring mounts (adjustable 41-48in, 104-122cm) The p ..read more

Here are the best-selling new cameras for 2023 at MAP Camera Japan: Nikon Z8 Nikon Zf Sony α7C II Canon EOS R6 Mark II Sony α7RV Sony α7IV Fujifilm X-T5 Ricoh GR IIIx Sony α6700 Canon EOS R8 OM System OM-1 Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-T30 II Ricoh GR III Nikon Z fc Fujifilm X-S10 Sony ZV-E10 Leica Q3 Canon EOS R10 Sony ZV-E1 Via MAP Camera (check out also MAP Camera’s eBay account) Via PhotoRumors The post Best selling cameras for 2023 at MAP Camera Japan appeared first on Leica Rumors. Related posts: Early 2023 Black Friday Photography Deals: The Big List The next Leica Sofort 3 c ..read more

→ The Leica M11-P won the Best Premium Camera” at the 2024 TIPA World Awards. → Gura Gear introduced new Forest Green & Slate Grey colors for the Kiboko 30L+ camera bag. → Peak Design launched new camera straps in coyote color. → The latest memory card announcements at the 2024 NAB show. → What’s new on Kickstarter and Indiegogo: Excope DT1 is the world’s lightest super telephoto 48MP 4000mm camera with 200x magnification Ultra plates for Arca-compatible tripods by 3 Legged Thing Lancer 300, modular backpack with exoskeleton design Yashica Micro – the smallest mirrorless camera with ..read more

The next Wetzlar Camera Auctions #6 will take place on October 12, 2024 in Wetzlar and will include Christo’s wrapped Leica camera: The new OstLicht Camera and Photo Auction is coming on June 5th, 2024  – the auction’s highlights can be found here: The 44 Leitz Photographica Auction will take place on June 8th, 2024 in Wetzlar – the auction’s highlights can be found here: Leica cameras at the Bonhams Auctioneers, including this rare rare lime green Leica M6, serial number 2752420 04/06, engraved “As a gift to Richard Avedon”, signed by Al-Thani, presented by Sheikh ..read more

Leica registered a new digital camera online under the model number 2221: The embargo announcement date for the Leica 2221 is May 16, 2024: I believe the model 2221 is the already rumored Leica M11-D “Black Paint” camera that is also expected to be announced in May: Official announcement rumored for May 2024 ISO dial on the back instead of a screen (like the Leica M-D Typ 262, not like the Leica M10-D that had an on/off switch and EV compensation wheel on the back) Already reported: no fake advance lever a.k.a. “integrated fold-out thumb rest” I believe the M11-D Black ..read more

Blackmagic launched a new PYXIS 6K cinema camera with a Leica L-mount. Here are the main specs: Full Frame 6K Sensor Up to 6K36 fps Open Gate / 6K Anamorphic 13-Stop Dynamic Range, Dual-Native ISO Leica L Lens Mount 4″ HDR LCD Touchscreen Records Blackmagic RAW and H.264 Proxies Built-In Streaming via Ethernet or 4G/5G Switchable Side Plates, Mounting Threads Two CFexpress Card Slots, USB-C Port Ethernet and 12G-SDI Ports Price is $2,995 at Adorama and B&H Photo Blackmagic Design became a member of the L-Mount Alliance last year: Blackmagic Design officially added to the L-Mount Allia ..read more

DxO released PhotoLab version 7.6 with a new 20% off promo offer (see what’s new). The new Optics Modules now have added support for four new lenses for Leica L-mount: Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN (L-mount) Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN A (L-mount) Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN (L-mount) Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN (L-mount) The new modules are available across DxO’s full range of software: DxO PhotoLab DxO PureRAW DxO FilmPack DxO ViewPoint DxO NikCollection For the full list of newly supported cameras and lenses, see this post: DxO PhotoLab 7.6 released together with 1401 new DxO Optics Modules Via PhotoRumors ..read more

The Leica V-Lux 5 camera production is now completed according to reports from Japan and the model is most likely already discontinued: Amazon: in stock B&H Photo: in stock Adorama: product page deleted Leica Camera USA:  out of stock Camera Kitamura: product page deleted Map camera: out of production/in stock Bic Camera: now on sale Yodobashi Camera: discontinued The Leica V-Lux 5 was introduced in 2019. Maybe Leica will find a way to revive the V-lux line just like they planning to do with the rumored D-Lux 8. Via Asobinet The post Leica V-Lux 5 camera production completed app ..read more

PhotonsToPhotos published their latest photographic dynamic range and other sensor measurements for the new Leica M11 Monochrom camera – the graphs show the comparison with other Leica Monochrome models (click for a larger view): The Leica M11 Monochrom is currently in stock at: Americas Europe Asia Adorama | B&H | Amazon Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection Leica Store Lisse Red Dot Cameras Calumet | Koch | WEX Rangefinder Map Camera New: IDS foldable thumb grips (thumb rest) for Leica M10 + M11 cameras The post Leica M11 Mon ..read more