The previously rumored Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in glossy black paint are now officially announced as expected. Pre-orders are open at B&H Photo (lens), Koch, and WEX UK. Additional information is available here:

Leca also announced new taupe accessories: leather bag, strap and case

Officially announced: Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in glossy black paint

Leica also reported the best financial result in the history of the company:

Leica reports the best financial result in the history of the company

Other Leica related news:

Leica adds new features to the LUX app

Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens review (M-mount)

Pixii Max digital rangefinder camera sensor test results by PhotonsToPhotos

New Oberwerth Freiburg special limited edition camera bag to celebrate the icon’s 70th anniversary (only 70 bags available)

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The previously rumored Leica M11 camera (not P?) and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 black ASPH lens in black paint (glossy black) leaked online:

Additional informtion:

Rumored Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 black ASPH lens in black glossy paint leaked online

Is this the first leaked picture of the upcoming/rumored Leica M11-P “Black Paint” camera?

New rumor: black paint Leica M11-P camera in the works

Leica Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 black paint lens rumored to be announced next

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The previously rumored Leica Q3 camera with a 43mm f/2 APO lens is now officially announced:

• Orders: Adorama | B&H | Calumet | Koch | WEX
• Leica Q3 43 accessories
• Press release
• Full-frame BSI-CMOS-Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology (60MP / 36MP / 18MP)
• Hybrid Autofocus System (Phase Detection AF + Contrast AF + Depth from Defocus + AI)
• Tilting 3" display and 5.67MP OLED viewfinder
• Maestro IV processing engine
• Fast and convenient connectivity with the Leica FOTOS app
• Newly designed Leica 43mm APO-Summicron f/2 ASPH lens with integrated macro mode and leaf shutter featuring 11 elements in 8 groups plus 7 aspherical lens elements for eliminating aberrations
• Expanded digital zoom range includes: 60mm (31 MP), 75mm (20 MP), 90mm (14 MP), 120mm (8 MP) & 150mm (5 MP)
• Burst shooting up to 10 fps (mechanical shutter) or 15 fps (electronic shutter)
• Visual compensation system for more stable photos & video recordings
• 4K up to 60 fps & FHD up to 120 fps for video flexibility
• New gray leatherette
• ISO range from 50 to 100,000
• Leica UX and intuitive operation
• Full metal housing
• Durable design with IP52-rated dust & water spray protection
• All other features identical to the original Leica Q3 (28mm)
• Compatible with all existing Q3 accessories:

Leica Q3 43 camera accessory

Leica announces a new Q3 camera with a 43mm f/2 APO lens

Leica Q3 43 vs. Q3 vs. Q2 specifications comparison

Via LeicaRumors

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