The three new Leica M lenses are now available for pre-order:
In this first episode of the Leica SL tutorial by Leica Akademie Mayfair, photographer Robin Sinha shows us the features of the EyeRes viewfinder:
BAFTA, in association with Leica, announces Greg Williams as its inaugural photographer in residence
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced today that its inaugural 2016 Photography Commission has been awarded to Greg Williams, long-time BAFTA collaborator and ambassador of prestige camera manufacturer Leica. Capturing Film Awards Fellows, winners and nominees, the Commission will comprise a series of relaxed, ‘off-duty’ portraits, with initial subjects including Thandie Newton and Sir Alan Parker.
Update: the three lenses are now officially announced.
Rumors are floating online that Leica will announce three new lenses tomorrow:
Leica partners with Pro Centre for professional equipment rental & sales service
Leica Camera has announced a partnership with Pro Centre in the UK, providing a rental and sales service for its professional product portfolio, including the Leica S (Typ 007) medium format system and range of S lenses, the Leica M rangefinder system and lenses, and the new mirrorless Leica SL system.
Professional photographers will be able to hire Leica’s wide range of equipment with full confidence, thanks to Pro Centre’s fast and efficient service. Delivery is free for rental orders over £250 + VAT within the London area.
Today Leica announced new universal strap lug for the Leica T Typ 701 cameras that will allow you to use third party straps:
There is also a new Leica leather strap:
Via Reddotforum
It seems that every week we get a new type of Sony a7 lens adapter. There is now even a new adapter from Techart (prototype I believe) that will let you autofocus Leica M lenses on Sony a7 cameras. See the demo in this video:
