Viltrox has officially confirmed via social networks that they are trying to obtain the license for the L-mount system. There are a large number of Chinese lens manufacturers, but Viltrox stands out for the outstanding image quality of its lenses. It would definitely be welcome news if Leica grants them access to the L-mount alliance.
This week on January 16 Leica will announce the new SL3-S L-mount camera. According to my sources this what to expect:
I know, this is not an exciting camera for most of my readers. But don’t worry, the next Lumix camera is coming soon!
According to two reliable sources, Panasonic will launch a new successor to the Lumix S1R in February! This will happen before the start of the CP+ trade show (before Feb. 27). The sources have not yet shared the camera’s specifications, but it is clear that it will use the same Leica SL3 sensor and core technology. But unlike the Leica, the new successor to the S1R will be able to take decent video and will have a much more affordable price.
I don’t know yet if a lens will also be announced along with the new camera. I have heard some wild initial rumors that this might be the case, but I need further investigation….
Now, don’t be upset if you were hoping to get the S1HII first. Panasonic has officially registered three new camera models in Asia. All three cameras are expected to be announced in the first half of the year, and I suspect that the S1HII is one of them. I have no idea what the third camera might be, but I personally hope it will be this one 🙂
So now I will work on getting the full specs of the S1RII, possibly pictures and also some more information about the lenses. If all goes well, I might also be able to share the first information about the other two new cameras 😉
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If you have any rumors about that camera feel free to share them anonymously using this contact box (try to use a nickname to be recognized in future) or via lrumorscameras@gmail.com.
I got 100% confirmation that Panasonic will very soon announce a new L-mount camera. Some clickbait…it might be this one or this one 😉
If you have any rumors about that camera feel free to share them anonymously using this contact box (try to use a nickname to be recognized in future) or via lrumorscameras@gmail.com.
I will post the name of the camera tomorrow on L-rumors and on my youtube channel. Stay tuned!
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P.S.: I know you hate teasers…but I am making this post so that sources can send me more info I can verify using what I know already! Thanks!
Leica is sending out invitations for the January 16 event. We know for sure that we will receive the SL3-S on that day! The SL3-S is basically the same SL3 camera but with a lower resolution sensor (24mp?) and more affordable price.
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via Weibo and Asobinet
DJi is one of the newest L-mount members. And that certainly brings a lot of prestige. But it’s unclear if they will ever make a more classic “L-mount” system camera. Recently, DJI’s support channel sparked new rumors around such a possible camera announcement with this strange message:
What do you make of this?
Image shows the current Leica SL2-S
Leica is poised to announce the SL3-S, the anticipated successor to the SL2-S, on January 16, 2025.
