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