Category Archives: Leica

Next announcements: Panasonic, Leica, Olympus, Canon, Nikon

There are already several new products announcements scheduled in the upcoming days and weeks ahead of the CP+ show in Japan (February 25-28): Panasonic (multiple products): January 19th Leica X-U Typ 113: January 20th Olympus PEN-F: January 27 Canon: first week of February Nikon’s announcement will be probably right before the CP+ show (compact cameras expected)

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Leica to announce a new X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera next week

Leica is rumored to announce a new Leica X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera next week. The basic camera specs can be found here:

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New: Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH, Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH and Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH lenses

Today Leica announced three new M lenses (two of them have been rumored for a long time). Leica claims that each of the new lenses is “delivering enhanced image performance and quality, thanks to their new optical design“. Metal lens hood and metal lens cap are now also included (the previous versions had plastic lens hoods […]

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The latest from LeicaRumors and PentaxRumors

The latest from LeicaRumors and PentaxRumors: → New Pentax full frame DSLR camera teaser → Leica to announce three new M lenses tomorrow?

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2015 worst camera of the year: vote now

It’s time again for our 3rd annual Worst Camera of the Year Award. Please vote and share this poll. Here are the nominees in a random order:

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What to expect in early 2016 (CES and CP+ shows)

Here is an updated post on what to expect from the major camera/lens manufacturer in early 2016. Most of those announcements will be made during the CES (January) and CP+ (February) shows:

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Panasonic to announce a new Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 lens

In addition to the TZ80 and TZ100 compact cameras, Panasonic will also announce a new Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 lens and two new camcorders (HC-VXF990 and HC-VX980). Via Digicame-info

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What to expect in early 2016?

Here is what to expect from the major camera/lens manufacturer in early 2016. Most of those announcements will be made during the CES (January) and CP+ (February) shows:

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Nikon D5 leaked online, new Leica SL firmware coming on Monday…

I will soon have a poll to determine if the majority of PhotoRumors.com readers are also visiting NikonRumors and LeicaRumors. I need this information in order to know if I should cover more of those brands here on this blog. I do not want to repeat the same posts for readers who visit all three of my […]

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Epson announces mass production of the EVF found in the Leica SL Typ 601 mirrorless camera

DC.Watch speculates that the EVF inside the new Leica SL Typ 601 mirrorless camera is made by Epson. This EVF is the best I have ever seen so far (see our Leica SL review) – the current EVFs used by Sony and Fuji are not even close. The good news is that Epson is now starting […]

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