The latest releases from DxO, Topaz, and Luminar


→ Today DxO released a new Nik Collection version 7 (free trial available). The full list of changes can be found here.


Topaz Labs has a new logo, redesigned website, and released several new software updates:


Luminar Neo Spring update version 1.19.0 is now officially released (see pricing) with new technologies like Water Enhancer AI, Twilight Enhancer AI, new masking tools for Luminosity and Object Selection, Batch processing in HDR Merge, and a brand new interface.

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IDS Works released a new and improved version of their Leica M11 camera grip


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:

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The Leica APO-TELYT-R 1600mm f/5.6 lens is all over the Internet again


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:

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Leica deals on Amazon

Leica deals on Amazon:


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Leica V camera concept



Leica V camera concept by Kon (@konfolio):

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Leica digest #147


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:


Nikkei Japan: “Digital camera market grows for the first time in 13 years”.

OstLicht Camera Auction highlights.

→ Street Camera Battle – Fujifilm X100VI vs Leica X Typ 113 – Can the old affordable Leica keep up?

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I am still getting conflicting reports on the rumored Leica M11-D and M11 black paint cameras


I am still getting conflicting reports on the rumored Leica M11-D and M11 black paint cameras. There are three different possibilities:

  1. Leica M11-D (not black paint) – to be announced in May
  2. Leica M11-D be black paint – to be announced in May
  3. 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?

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Coming soon: Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount

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:

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