Category Archives: Leica SL

Leica Camera announced firmware update 3.0 for the SL system

By LR admin | Published: May 31, 2017

Leica Camera announced a new firmware update 3.0 for the SL system that includes optimized “Flash” white balance pre-set, aperture and shutter speed settings can now be assigned to either the front or the rear dials and more:

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Subal underwater housings for Leica Q and SL cameras

By LR admin | Published: March 26, 2017

Underwater housings for Leica cameras are rare. Here are two new models from Subal for the Leica Q and Leica SL models:

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Leica digest (Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens review, black dot replacement for M10)

By LR admin | Published: March 19, 2017

→ A set of six used Leica Summicron-C T2.0 cinema lenses listed for sale at $72,500 (full price: $90,100). → David Farkas has some of the best reviews on Leica gear and he just published his review of the Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens: “The 50mm Summilux-SL ASPH is a formidable lens, offering sharpness at […]

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Kipon adapters for Leica M and SL mounts

By LR admin | Published: March 12, 2017

Kipon now has a full set of adapters for Leica M and SL mounts (picture above: Summilux cinema lens + IB/E S35-FF 8K expander + KIPON PL-SL + Leica SL camera):

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Handevision IBERIT lenses for Leica SL

By LR admin | Published: March 2, 2017

At the 2017 CP+ show in Japan last week, Handevision had on display a new 35mm f/2.4 and 75mm f/2.4 IBERIT lenses for Leica SL mount. Currently there are already five Handevision IBERIT lenses for Leica M mount (24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm and 90mm, all f/2.4) and they will all be available in SL mount as […]

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Deal of the day: Leica SL Typ 601 camera now $800 off (limited time offer)

By LR admin | Published: February 10, 2017

For a limited time Amazon is selling the Leica SL Typ 601 mirrorless full frame camera at a $804 discount (or 11% off) with free prime shipping. Please note that this offer is available directly from Amazon (with full US warranty, ships from and sold by Amazon.com): This type of Amazon sales usually last just a few hours. The current MSRP […]

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The sensor inside the Leica M10 is not the same as the sensor in the Leica SL

By LR admin | Published: January 24, 2017

After publishing his Leica M10 review last week, Sean Reid (www.reidreviews.com) posted a new article comparing the color, resolution and noise performance (at various ISO levels) of the Leica M10, M 240 and SL cameras. With Sean’s permission, I will share two conclusions from his review (Reid Reviews accepts no advertising and is supported by […]

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