New Vi Vante camera straps: Matador Noir camera strap for Leica SL & Leica S and the new red/black CliffHanger



Vi Vante recently introduced two new camera straps – the first one is the Vi Vante Matador Noir camera strap for Leica SL and other cameras with slotted strap mounts (Vi Vante | Amazon):

“Strong enough to pull a truck, refined enough for your camera; the Vi Vante Matador is now expertly handcrafted for cameras with slotted strap mounts. The Camera Strap is built for strength, stability, and comfort. There is no plastic hardware on this strap, we use a custom made electroplated buckle that looks like a piece of jewelry. Vi Vante knows only one way to do things, and that’s exceptionally.”


 
The second new camera strap is the Vi Vante CliffHanger (Vi Vante | Amazon):

“The Cliffhanger is a rugged, luxury camera strap, designed from the ground up by Vi Vante. The process was a unique one, we completely deconstructed multiple climbing ropes for the task. Then we combined the best elements of each to create a beautifully rugged, rope camera strap.”

  • Proprietary Rope design only available from Vi Vante
  • Napa Leather ends with finished edges and built in side protection.
  • Electroplated mounting rings, we also provide an extra pair.
  • Black Branded Carry Pouch, which can be repurposed for other photography supplies.
  • 47 Inches, 120cm Long. Designed for CROSS CARRY USE.

Limited time offer – selected Vi Vante camera straps now come with a free color-matching metal Leica M-mount body cap:

Limited time offer: selected Vi Vante camera straps now come with a free color-matching metal Leica M-mount body cap

 

Posted in Leica Accessories| Tagged | Leave a Comment

The Leica M9 camera was announced 10 years ago today



The first full-frame digital rangefinder, the Leica M9, was officially announced 10 years ago (M9 0n 09.09.09).

Many Leica fans still consider the M9 one of the best Leica cameras ever made mainly because of the 18MP CCD sensor.

Read More »

Posted in Leica M9| 23 Comments

First pictures of Leica SL2 camera leaked online (codename: “Vader”)


The previously registered Leica 2998 will be the new Leica SL2 mirrorless camera. The new SL2 will have a 47MP CMOS sensor (as I already reported), new “CINE mode” and of course 4k video. The SL2 will have Wi-Fi / Bluetooth and will be compatible with Leica FOTOS.

The codename of the new camera is “Vader”.

The official announcement is expected in September, but it could be postponed to October/November (or maybe announcement in September, shipping on October/November).

Additional pictures:

Read More »

Posted in Leica SL2| 62 Comments

7artisans Photoelectric 75mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount is back in stock



The new 7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount is now back in stock at B&H, eBay, Amazon UK and Amazon CA.

Check availability also at (currently out of stock): Adorama, Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon IT and Amazon ES.

Additional coverage of the 7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens can be found here.  Additional 7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens pictures:

Read More »

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged , | Leave a Comment

New: GoWing Lens Flipper for Leica M-mount lenses

The GoWing Lens Flipper was announced a while back and recently (I believe) they introduced also a Leica M-mount version. In the US you can purchase the GoWing Lens Flipper for Leica M-mount lenses at Adorama, B&H (black and silver available) and Amazon.

Here is a demo of the Lens Flipper:

Additional pictures:

Read More »

Posted in Leica Accessories| Tagged | 4 Comments

7artisans/TTartisan updates


→ First, the 7artisans and the new TTartisan brands are not connected and are two completely different companies – 7artisans confirmed that to me in a recent inquiry.


→ I think both companies use the same lens manufacturer – take a look at the 7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens and the new TTartisan 75mm f/1.25 lens.


A small review on the new 7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount.


→ 7Artisans now also sells camera bags: Adorama | B&H


→ New: 7Artisans Leica M-mount to Fujifilm X-mount adapter.

Read More »

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Leica digest: Zeiss Hologon 15mm f/8 lens review, Zenit M in stock and the latest Leica videos


Zeiss Hologon 15mm f/8 lens for Leica M-mount review.


→ The Zenit M camera with Zenitar 35mm f/1.0 lens is now in stock at Zenit’s website.

The latest Leica related videos:

Read More »

Posted in Zenit M| Tagged , , , , | 26 Comments