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Leica RumorsRumoursNew Leica Q3 43 Monochrom camera rumored to be announced in early December 2026 The Leica Q3 43 Monochrom camera is rumored to be announced in early December 2026 (the February poll was correct). The Q is the best-selling Leica camera , so a new Q3 43M makes complete sense.

Leica RumorsRumoursDxO released modules for some old Leica C-Lux/V-Lux compact cameras DxO released 472 additional modules , including modules for some old Leica compact cameras: Leica C-Lux Typ 1546 Leica V-Lux 5 Leica V-Lux Typ 114 The full list of newly added modules is available…

Leica RumorsRumoursUpdated Leica M12 camera rumors Here is an updated list of rumors about the Leica M12 camera : The Leica M12 will use the same 60MP sensor and processor/engine as the M11, not the Chinese-made Gpixel sensor reported earlier Better…

Leica RumorsRumoursNow available: DJ-Optical Ultra Slim 35mm f/3.5 MC pancake rangefinder-coupled lens for Leica M-mount The DJ-Optical Ultra Slim 35mm f/3.5 MC pancake rangefinder-coupled lens for Leica M-mount is now listed for sale on eBay ( previously reported here ).

Leica RumorsRumoursLeica BOX prototype, Leica R6 owned by Sebastião Salgado at the next 49 Leitz Photographica Auction Leica BOX prototype, a Leica R6 owned by photography icon Sebastião Salgado, and outstanding lenses in the spotlight The auction house Leitz Photographica Auction is staging the 49th edition of its…

Leica RumorsRumoursLeica digest #256 → Two weeks ago, Godox released firmware update v1.18 for the iT32 flash ( additional information ), improving compatibility with the Leica M11 camera.

Leica RumorsRumoursThe Rock n Roll Milano backpack gets two siblings in brown and taupe (coupon code included) In addition to the Milano Incognito in Black, Brown, and Taupe , Rock n Roll launched new Milano backpacks in brown and taupe.

Leica RumorsRumoursFour upcoming Leica auctions: Lidong, Tamarkin, OstLicht, and Leitz In the next 6 weeks, there will be four major Leica auctions: The autumn Lidong Camera & Photo auction will be held on December 12th, 2026, in Hangzhou, China.

Leica RumorsRumoursA rare Leica / Hughes Leitz 17mm f/2 fisheye lens prototype sold for $20,001 at Goodwill A rare Leica / Hughes Leitz 17mm f/2 fisheye lens prototype sold for $20,001 at Goodwill (the starting price was just $35): The rare Leica/Hughes Leitz 17mm f/2 is a massive prototype fisheye lens…

Leica RumorsRumoursLeica opened a new flagship store in London Mayfair with a Leica M-A King Nerd limited edition camera Leica opened a new flagship store in London Mayfair with a Leica M-A King Nerd limited edition camera: Leica Store London Mayfair is the new UK flagship store, with Leica Store Harrods remaining open…

Leica RumorsRumoursOberwerth announced two new camera bags with former LSI president David Knoble: the Daily and the Overlander Oberwerth announced two new camera bags with the former LSI president David Knoble – the Daily and the Overlander (use code RUMORS for a discount): Oberwerth David Bags Daily and Overland: the camera…

Leica RumorsRumoursFinally in stock: Leica MONOPAN 50 black and white negative film (35mm roll film, 36 exposures) The Leica MONOPAN 50 black-and-white negative film (35mm roll film, 36 exposures) is finally in stock at: B&H Photo Calumet Photo Foto Koch WEX Photo Red Dot Cameras Map Camera Additional information…

Leica RumorsRumoursThis Saturday: Red Dot Forum Camera Talk 100th Episode “Why We Love Leica” This Saturday, Red Dot Forum Camera Talk will air its 100th episode, “ Why We Love Leica ” (October 31, 2026, 8 pm EST): It’s hard to believe, but this is our 100th episode of Red Dot Forum Camera…

Leica RumorsRumoursIDSWorks released two new products: Leica M11 modular base plate/grip with lens stand and half cases for Leica Q3 43 IDSWorks released two new accessories for Leica M11 and Q 43 cameras: IDSWorks modular base plate and grip with lens stand for Leica M11 cameras (available in 4 different colors): IDSWorks half case…

Leica RumorsRumoursZeiss reminds us that they are still making lenses for Leica M-mount Zeiss reminds us on social media that they are still making lenses for Leica M-mount : Here are the current Zeiss listings at B&H Photo :

Leica RumorsRumoursThypoch already started their 2026 Black Friday lens deals (M-mount) Thypoch has already started its 2026 Black Friday deals – you can see the discounted lenses on this dedicated page (see previous coverage of Thypoch M-mount lenses ).

Leica RumorsRumoursWhat’s next for Leica? (October 2026 update) Here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses ( see all previous reports here ): Leica M11-P and/or M-A Hammertone editions (expected on November 12th) Leica M12 instead…

Leica RumorsRumoursLeica digest #255 → Leica released a new MP limited-edition camera with a Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for the 10th anniversary of the Leica Marina Bay Sands store.

Leica RumorsRumoursSmallRig released a new 28mm waist-level external optical viewfinder SmallRig announced a new 28mm waist-level external optical viewfinder: SmallRig | Amazon . SmallRig also has a “regular” 28mm optical viewfinder that was announced a few months ago: SmallRig | B&H…

Leica RumorsRumoursThe new DK-Optic CHIARO 75mm f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for purchase The previously reported DK-Optic CHIARO 75mm f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount, based on the Dallmeyer “Super Six” 3-inch f/1.9 design from the late 1930s, is now available for purchase on eBay from the…

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