Barton 1972 has a new Yin Yang camera strap series (via DC.Watch).
In the US you can buy Barton 1972 camera straps directly at Fastaperture or at their Amazon store.
Direct links to the new models: Crow | Holistic | Holistic Whip | Asiana Whip | Deep Ocean | Asiana Braidy
Here are some additional pictures:
As part of the new Zeiss lens discounts, the silver Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZM lens is now $74 off at Adorama and B&H. This is the only discounted Zeiss rangefinder lens. The black version is still priced at $903.
Techart has a new autofocus lens adapter for Nikon Z-mount that will allow autofocusing for Leica M lenses on Nikon Z cameras with the already existing Techart adapters for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras (this is a 2mm adapter ring, not a standalone adapter – it should be used in conjunction with the Techart Pro Leica M adapter):
Sony a7riii with 85/1.4 GM lens
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Leica M10-P with 75/1.25 Noctilux lens
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Phase One IQ3-100 Trichromatic with HR 90 and SK 150/2.8 LS BR lenses
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Phase One IQ4-150 with HR 90 and SK 150/2.8 LS BR lenses
It’s an amazing time to be a photographer. Current camera and lens lineups from many manufacturers offer outstanding performance and value. Sensor resolution and high-ISO performance have never been better, and I still smile when I remember a time—not that long ago—when ISO 1,000 was considered ultra-fast.
Each manufacturer has begun to define its own niche, and to excel within that niche. Three of the most remarkable camera and lens systems currently available are the third-generation Sony alpha full-frame family (a7riii, a7iii, a9), the eighth(ish)-generation Leica M (M10, M10-P), and the seventh(ish)-generation Phase One digital backs (IQ3 and IQ4). The Sony and Leica systems are “35 mm full-frame” (36 x 24 mm = 864 sq. mm of sensor area), while the Phase One systems are “full-frame 645 medium format” (53.4 x 40 mm = 2,136 sq. mm of sensor area). Some basic differences between the four systems are summarized as follows:
Sony a7riii: 864 sq. mm 42 MP BSI sensor, outstanding autofocus, 127 x 96 x 74 mm size, 657 g weight, ~$4,000 with typical lens; $4,700 as tested
Leica M10-P: 864 sq. mm 24 MP FSI sensor, manual focus only, 139 x 80 x 39 mm size, 677 g weight ~$14,000 with typical lens; $21,000 as tested
Phase One IQ3 Trichromatic: 2,136 sq. mm 101 MP FSI sensor, MF or AF, 152 x 120 x 108 mm size (with the smaller waist-level viewfinder), ~2,000 g weight, ~$30,000 with body and lens; $32,000 as tested
Phase One IQ4: 2,136 sq. mm 151 MP BSI sensor, MF or AF, 152 x 120 x 108 mm size (with the smaller waist-level viewfinder), ~2,000 g weight, ~$50,000 with body and lens, $52,000 as tested
On Saturday, February 9th, 2019, Leica Camera UK will move their Mayfair store to a new flagship store in North Mayfair at 64-66 Duke Street, Mayfair, London W1K 6JD. The new location will include with first Leica Gallery in the UK and extensive Akademie programme:
The Leica cloud service for photographers Leica Fotopark is closing and LFI Galery is given as an alternative to upload photos online. This is the message posted on the front page of Leica Fotopark:
Leica will soon announce a new M10-P Safari limited edition camera that will come with a Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens. Only 1500 sets will be produced. I don’t have the price and shipping date yet. Stay tuned for additional information.
