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:

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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.

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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:

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Lever-type thumb rest for Leica M10/M10-P now available for sale



Map Camera in Japan is now selling lever-type thumb rest for Leica M10/M10-P cameras (similar to the lever in the Leica M10-D model). The price is ¥48,600 (around $450 including tax). Additional information is available here.

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New: Rock & Roll Snake Twins SL rope straps (for Leica SL and Leica S cameras)



Rock & Roll has a new line of straps for Leica SL and Leica S cameras – Snake Twins SL rope straps:

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Released: firmware update version 2.7.5.0 for Leica M10, M10-P and M10-D


Today Leica released firmware updates for the M10M10-P and M10-D cameras:

Here is a list of changes:

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The recently registered Leica 2998 camera will have a new AC adapter (ACA-DC17) and a new cable release (RC-SCL6)


A quick update from Nokishita on the recently registered Leica 2998 camera – the new model will be equipped with Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth 4.2 and will be compatible with a new AC adapter ACA-DC17. There will be also a new cable release RC-SCL6:

Updatethe Leica RC-SCL4 remote release cable is for the current Leica SL Typ 601, so there is a very good chance the 2998 is the new Leica SL2.

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