Category Archives: Leica SL

A year with the Leica SL

“A year with the Leica SL” by Jonathan Slack (website, Facebook, see also the original Leica SL article here): Triumvirate. Leica SL with 24-90 Vario Elmarit SL Asph. Introduction On June 23rd 2015 a big box arrived at my door. It contained a prototype SL together with the 24-90 Vario Elmarit. There were no instructions and no clue […]

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Firmware update version 2.1 for Leica SL announced

The previously rumored firmware update version 2.1 for the Leica SL camera is now officially announced. The new features are: Support for Leica Image Shuttle 3.4 (MAC) Support for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Tethered Plug-In 1.1.0 (MAC) Improved overall performance overall system stability improvements overall performance improvements Update: the Windows version of the new Image Shuttle […]

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Firmware update version 2.1 for Leica SL rumored to be released next week

In addition to the upcoming Leica Q firmware update, Leica will also release a new firmware update version 2.1 for the SL mirrorless camera. The main changes are: tethered shooting and improved AF-C focusing plus several bug fixes. The firmware is expected to be released on Friday, July 29th.

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Leica R-adapter L for the SL Typ 601 starts shipping

The Leica R-adapter L for the SL Typ 601 (for using R lenses on the SL) started shipping in the US (the price is $750).  The adapter is compatible with R lenses produced after 1976. Here is the full list of supported lenses:

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Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens now in stock

The new Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens is now in stock for the first time at the Leica Store San Francisco. Additional info on the 90-280 SL lens can be found here.

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Leica SL six months field test

This Leica SL review is by Kristen Meister (Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram). Check out also her Leica Q review (more reviews and more Leica topics are available on her blog). It has been six months since I took the plunge – six months since I sold my tried-and-true Nikon D800 and embarked on a journey […]

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Leica announces availability of Leica S-Adapter L and forthcoming release of Audio Adapter for the Leica SL

Leica announces availability of Leica S-Adapter L and forthcoming release of Audio Adapter for the Leica SL:

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