Leica SL3 firmware update adds ProRes 422 HQ Cinema 6K and 4K Recording

The Leica Sl3 has been update with the new 3.1.1 firmware:

NEW
• The requirements of Lot6/Lot26, Regulation (EU) 2023/826 on
ecodesign are supported.
• New video formats for C4K and C6K.

IMPROVEMENT
• Access to the function Headphone Volume is now additionally available
via the menu Audio in the Video section, and via the FN button.
• The function Magnification can now be activated and deactivated by
pressing the joystick.
• When making changes to the icon assignments in the Control Center,
the function assignment list will open with the currently assigned option presented in the list as the starting position.
• The former menus Film Style and Video Style (accessible via JPG Settings)
were integrated into the Leica Looks menu, and their menu items will
now be accessible via the Main Menu.
• The firmware update process was optimized. Following a firmware
update, all previous settings will remain unchanged, and the dialogue “Do you want to save profiles on SD card?” will no longer be
displayed. A battery charge level of around 25% will now suffice for
starting the update process.
• Electronic shutter speed 1/16000 s will now be available for P/A mode.
• The function AF-ON can now be combined with the functions Eye/
Face/Body Detection and Animal Detection.

ERROR CORRECTION
• An icon with an asterisk will be displayed alongside the User Profiles
icon in the Control Center and the sidebar if settings were modified
after profile activation.
• In case of a joystick assignme

First image of the new SongRaw 85mm f/1.2 Full Frame AF lens

Songraw announced the new 85mm f/1.2 autofocus lens for the Sony E-, Nikon Z- and Leica L-mount system cameras. On top you see the BIG lens near the recently announced 50mm f/1.2.

SongRaw 85mm f/1.2 specs:

  • 10-group 15-element optical structure
  • 13 aperture blades
  • weight about 900 grams
  • 72mm filter interface
  • minimum focus distance 0.52m
  • STM focus motor
  • Sony E, Nikon Z and Leica L mount
  • 4,999 RMB (around $700 without tariff)
  • expected to go on sale on 20 May

Here you see the lens mounted on the Sony A7rV:

Zhongyi Optics announced a new 35mm f/1.4 L lens

The Chinese company Zhongyi Optics is about to release its first autofocus lens. It will be a new 35mm f/1.4 made for Sony E, Leica L and Nikon Z-mount cameras. The lens has an aperture ring, a focus ring, an AF/MF switch and an Fn button. Price and start of delivery to be announced.

10 Year Anniversary Sale at Wandrd

Save up to 68% on Wandrd products sold by BHphoto, Amazon and Wandrd.

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We’re thrilled to announce that our 10 Year Anniversary Sale kicks off today, and runs through May 17th! These are the lowest prices in WANDRD history—better than any Black Friday or Prime Day event. Once in a Decade Deals!

30% Off PRVKE series
30% Off Rogue Slings
50% Off Transit Travel Backpack
68% Off X1 Crossbody
20% Off everything else