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Capture One and Leica Are for Sale? Plus GoPro Is on β€˜The Brink’ | The PetaPixel Podcast

4 June 2026 at 18:50

A man covers his ears in distress next to a "For Sale" camera and a GoPro with a broken lens, set against a blue checkered background.

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris, Jordan, and Jaron are in Atlanta, Georgia at the headquarters of KEH to hear what is popular on the pre-owned camera market, what cameras are the hardest to fix, and more.

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  • Xiaomi 17T Pro Review: High-End Photography Without the Flagship Price Kate Garibaldi
    The new Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro feature impressive cameras, due in large part to Leica's engineering expertise and Xiaomi's commitment to mobile photography. During extensive hands-on experiences in beautiful Vienna, Austria, I tested Leica's imaging influence, low-light performance, telephoto capabilities, battery life, and all the other features that help set the Xiaomi 17T Pro and its more affordable sibling apart from the competition. [Read More]
     

Xiaomi 17T Pro Review: High-End Photography Without the Flagship Price

1 June 2026 at 22:19

A blue Xiaomi smartphone with triple camera lenses lies among green leaves and small blue flowers. The image has a "PetaPixel Reviews" label in the top left corner.

The new Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro feature impressive cameras, due in large part to Leica's engineering expertise and Xiaomi's commitment to mobile photography. During extensive hands-on experiences in beautiful Vienna, Austria, I tested Leica's imaging influence, low-light performance, telephoto capabilities, battery life, and all the other features that help set the Xiaomi 17T Pro and its more affordable sibling apart from the competition.

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Leica’s Brand-New Metal Gray Paint Finish Looks Very Stylish

28 May 2026 at 13:00

Three black Leica cameras with red logos are displayed on staggered, curved metallic platforms against a dark, modern background.

Leica, no stranger to new, luxurious colorways, has announced a new Metal Gray Paint finish for three Leica cameras, plus a Leica M-Lens.

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Luna Ultra: Insta360 Finally Reveals Full Details of the Leica-Branded Gimbal Camera

10 June 2026 at 13:00

A handheld camera with a screen and dual lenses stands on a rock in a field of yellow flowers, with snow-covered mountains blurred in the background.

After trickling out information slowly since it initially revealed the camera back in February, Insta360 has finally pulled the curtain fully off the Leica-branded gimbal camera it calls the Luna Ultra.

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Leica Cine Compact 1 Projector Promises a Plug-and-Play Home Theater Experience

2 June 2026 at 13:00

A modern black projector sits on a table, projecting colorful light beams in a dimly lit room. Candles and a woven placemat are visible nearby, creating a cozy atmosphere.

Leica has announced the Leica Cine Compact 1, a new compact, versatile mini projector. Leica promises state-of-the-art laser projection inside a compact, easy-to-use design. It builds upon the standard Leica Cine 1 released in November 2024.

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Chinese Private Equity Firm HSG Emerges as Leading Bidder to Buy Stake in Leica Camera

2 June 2026 at 13:20

A red Leica logo on the left side and the HSG logo with two green slashes on the right side, both on contrasting backgrounds.

In January, reports arose that Leica Camera AG's owners were considering selling a controlling stake in the legendary German photography company. These talks have heated up in the months since.

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One-of-a-Kind Leica Rifle Camera Used by the Luftwaffe Could Fetch $160,000

27 May 2026 at 17:06

A vintage camera with a long telephoto lens, wooden grip, and metal body, featuring an eyepiece and viewfinder, set against a plain white background.

A unique camera made for war and developed by the German Luftwaffe is expected to sell for somewhere around $160,000 at auction next month.

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Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 ASPH β€˜11873’ Review: All the Joy for Way Less Money

6 June 2026 at 14:01

A camera lens with yellow and white distance and aperture markings sits upright on an orange background. The "PetaPixel Reviews" logo appears in the lower left corner.

Amongst the plethora of different versions of the Leica M 35mm f/1.4 Summilux lenses, the β€œ11873” model has garnered special attention. This double-aspherical design is famous for its lens character and classic glow at wider apertures. Of course, lens aficionados have driven the price of this original lens to astronomical values, which is where Light Lens Lab has stepped in.

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You Can Win Acclaimed Photographer Ralph Gibson’s Personal Leica Camera

10 June 2026 at 21:09

Black-and-white photo showing an older man holding a camera to his eye on the left, and on the right, a camera in front of a photo of a person in a checkered shirt with a photo tucked into their waistband.

Blind Magazine, MPB, and legendary American photographer Ralph Gibson have teamed up for a very interesting giveaway. Photographers can enter to win Gibson's personal Leica M Typ 246 digital rangefinder camera, which he has used for the past 15 years.

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