Category Archives: Leica

The L-mount is not an open standard (at least for now, future additional members are possible)

By PR admin | Published: October 3, 2018

As some readers have already reported, the new L-Alliance was formed by invitation only (Olympus decided not to join) and the L-mount is not an open standard (Leica Camera AG is the licensor). Here are some quotes:

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Just announced: Zenit M digital rangefinder (based on Leica M) with Zenitar 35mm f/1.0 lens

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2018

For LeicaRumors and PhotoRumors readers this should not be a surprise at all since I have been reporting rumors about it for over a year now – Zenit and Leica today announced a new joint production digital rangefinder camera called Zenit M (based on the Leica M Type 240). The new Zenit M will come […]

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Leica press event at Photokina live stream

By PR admin | Published: September 25, 2018

Leica press event at Photokina live stream:

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Leica, Panasonic and Sigma to form a new L-Mount Alliance

By PR admin | Published: September 24, 2018

This is the leaked press release for a new L-Mount Alliance between Leica, Panasonic and Sigma that will be officially announced in a new few hours:

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Our Photokina coverage starts in a few hours

By PR admin | Published: September 24, 2018

Our 2018 Photokina coverage will start in just a few hours – here is how to follow us: Nikon: NikonRumors.com (Facebook | Twitter) Leica: LeicaRumors.com (Facebook | Twitter) Ricoh/Pentax: PentaxRumors.com (Facebook | Twitter) Fuji: FujiAddict.com (Facebook | Twitter) Sony: SonyAddict.com (Facebook | Twitter) MFT-Mount and L-Mount: 43addict.com (Facebook | Twitter) Everything else: PhotoRumors (Facebook | Twitter) Here is the schedule of press conferences (10 am […]

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Leica registered a new l-mount.com website (teaser leaked online)

By PR admin | Published: September 22, 2018

Leica has registered a new l-mount.com website and the above screenshot is the leaked teaser that should go live soon. Is that an indication that Leica will open their L-mount to other companies? I talked to several of my Leica sources and nobody has heard about this scenario. The contact info for the l-mount.com is a Leica employee (see […]

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Leica to announce a new CL camera in silver anodized finish next week

By PR admin | Published: September 21, 2018

Next week Leica will announce a new CL mirrorless camera in silver anodized finish. The EU price will be 2,490 EUR (with VAT). Shipping will also start next week. The Leica CL is currently available only in black. Via LeicaRumors

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List of upcoming press conferences on Photokina Media Preview Day (September 25th)

By PR admin | Published: September 6, 2018

The list of scheduled press conferences on Photokina Media Preview Day (September 25th) can be found here. Nikon, Canon and Fuji already had some big announcements and there is no guarantee that new products will be introduced on the 25th – this is basically a preview day for the press. There is still zero informaiton on what will be […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: September 4, 2018

Leica S3 medium format camera announcement confirmed Leica CL Carbon Limited Edition camera announced in Japan Fujifilm X-T3 vs Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-T2/X-H1 Fujifilm Launches “Instax SQUARE SQ6 Taylor Swift Edition”, Designed by Instax Global Partner Taylor Swift

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Just announced: Leica M10-P, Insta360 Pro II, Delkin XQD

By PR admin | Published: August 21, 2018

As already reported, several new products were announced today: Leica M10-P camera – price: $7,995 | additional informatio0n. Insta360 Pro II Spherical VR 360 8K camera announced – price: $4,999.95 | additional information. Delkin XQD memory cards now officially announced – price:$139.95 – $463.50 | additional information Here is what to expect for tomorrow: New Nikon mirrorless system Panasonic LX100 […]

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