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):


→ ON1 will release the new NoNoise AI 2024 in March – early bird discount available (additional information is available here).


WANDRD launched a new Transit Travel Line of camera bags (additional information).


New Mr.Ding 35mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Leica M-mount announced.


→ New Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount coming soon.



Xiaomi 14 Ultra smartphone announced with Leica quad-camera and stepless variable aperture.

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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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Four new lenses for Leica L-mount: 10mm f/2.8, 500mm f/5.6, 15mm f/1.4, 28-200mm f/4-7.1, and 28-200mm f/4-7.1


Four new lenses for Leica L-mount were announced for the CP+ show:

Additional information on the new lenses:

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