Monthly Archives: February 2024

Leica SL3 camera announcement invitations are out

Registered Leica SL camera owners already received invitations for the SL3 camera launch event on March 7th: You can see some of the SL3 specs in this GIF animation: Leica SL3 camera announcement invitations are out:https://t.co/X2lQA1rISQ pic.twitter.com/sV62wDD5G2 — Leica Rumors (@LeicaRumors) March 1, 2024 The event will be held at Leica stores around the world. […]

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What’s new on Kickstarter: SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK magnetic quick release plate camera carry system (made in Germany)

The German company SPINN started a new crowdfunding project: SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK magnetic quick release plate camera carry system (magnetic quick release, compatible with all major standards):

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Leica SL3 camera spotted in the field: new illuminated on/off switch clearly visible

A reader sent me these pictures of a Leica SL3 camera spotted in the field – you can clearly see the new illuminated on/off switch and the new top dial (both to the left of the EVF). See the already leaked Leica SL3 camera pictures and specifications:

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Leica digest #141

→ Leica Stories: A conversation with Jeremy Saffer. → Topaz Labs will soon release Video AI 4.2 with several new features – see the details here. → New Excire photo management software launched (additional information): Excire Foto 2024 AI-powered image organizer: you can instantly retrieve photos via free-text inputs Excire Search 2024 AI-powered image-management plugin for Adobe Lightroom […]

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Confirmed: the first Samyang L-mount lens will be the AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

Samyang joined the L-mount Alliance last year and their first L-mount lens was rumored to be the AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8. These rumors are now confirmed – Phototrend reports that at the 2024 CP+ show in Japan, Samyang had on display the new/upcoming AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens for Leica L-mount:

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Leica SL3 camera announcement confirmed for March 7th

The Leica SL3 camera announcement is confirmed for March 7th – as I already mentioned before, invitations for the different events have already been sent out:

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Upcoming Leica events at Tamarkin Camera Chicago

Upcoming Leica events at Tamarkin Camera Chicago:

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New: IDS foldable thumb grips (thumb rest) for Leica M10 + M11 cameras

IDS Works (Initial Design Studio) announced new foldable thumb grips (thumb rest) for Leica M10 + M11 cameras. Additional information and pictures:

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