Zacuto ACT Recoil is a new line of rigs for DSLR and DSLM (mirrorless) cameras. They consist of an Arca-Swiss compatible camera baseplate, Tactical Handle, Right Trigger Grip with flip-up quick-adjust joint, Axis Micro EVF mount, and ACT EVF Pro with a flip-up loupe. The rigs come either with a camera-specific cage, universal cage or without a cage. ACT Recoil rigs for DSLR and DSLM. Source: Zacuto The US-based camera accessories manufacturer Zacuto has been offering their Recoil Rigs for cinema cameras (like the FS7, EVA1, C200, and similar) for a while now. With the launch of the new ACT Recoil, Zacuto is aiming mostly at filmmakers working with DSLR and DSLM (mirrorless) cameras. Let’s take a short look at the features and specs of the Zacuto ACT Recoil rigs. Zacuto ACT Recoil Rigs The new ACT Recoil is not only one new rig. It is a new rigging system, that comes in ten different sets. The rigs are primarily designed for DSLR and DSLM cameras. ACT Recoil Rigs position the camera directly over the shoulder with the ability to slide it forward or back to find the best balance point. The handgrip and EVF are moved further forward for comfortable work. ACT Recoil Rigs are mostly comprised of six main components: ACT Baseplate with built-in shoulder pad – includes Arca-Swiss quick release plate camera cage – camera-specific or universal Tactical Handle – can be used as a top or side grip Right Trigger Grip – comes with a Zacuto flip-up quick-adjust joint Axis Micro EVF mount ACT EVF Pro with a flip-up loupe – 3.5″ LCD electronic viewfinder ACT Recoil rigs for DSLR and DSLM. Source: Zacuto Zacuto offers ready-to-shoot options with camera-specific cages (Sony a7R IV, Panasonic S1H, Z CAM E2 Series, Blackmagic Pocket 4k/6k, FUJIFILM X-T3, Nikon Z6/Z7) or with a universal camera cage. There is an option for all camera sizes – from tiny cameras like the SIGMA fp up to large DSLRs like the Canon 1DX series. There is also a cageless option of the ACT Recoil Rig. Instead of a camera cage, it offers the Axis Curve – a rod-mounting EVF Mount that attaches directly to the ACT Baseplate. ACT Recoil rigs for DSLR and DSLM. Source: Zacuto Extra accessories like a second grip, quick-release plates, and the run’n’gun Marauder Mini are available to round out the rigs. Price and Availability In total, there are ten different Zacuto ACT Recoil Rigs. They are all available for pre-order now, shipping is planned to start at the end of March. Price is from $850 for the basic rig without camera cage till $1,450 for the ACT Recoil Rig with camera cage. Do you rig your DSLR or DSLM camera for video work? What do you think about the Zacuto ACT Recoil Rigs? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.

SmallRig has announced their FUJIFILM X-T4 cage. It is a one-piece construction made of aluminum alloy, and features cold shoe, 1/4″-20, and 3/8″-16 accessory threads with ARRI locating pins, anti-twist pin, NATO rail, a built-in Arca Swiss quick-release plate, and an integrated flat head screwdriver. SmallRig has also introduced a version of this cage for the camera with the battery grip attached. The cages are compatible with a wide variety of SmallRig accessories. FUJIFILM X-T4 Cage introduced. Source: SmallRig FUJIFILM has announced their new flagship mirrorless APS-C camera with in-body image stabilization and if you missed it, make sure to take a look at Johnnie’s FUJIFILM X-T4 hands-on review and mini documentary shot with that camera. Because the dimensions of the new X-T4 are a bit different than the X-T3, the current cages won’t fit the new camera. The Chinese camera accessories manufacturer SmallRig reacted very quickly – and have already introduced their cage for the X-T4. Let’s take a short look at it. SmallRig FUJIFILM X-T4 Cage This full cage is machined from a single piece of aluminum alloy, and with 202g it is quite lightweight. For those familiar with SmallRig’s four-digit product numbers, it is CCF2808 for this cage. The cage has been designed to fit quite tightly around the FUJIFILM X-T4, but according to SmallRig, all the vital dials, buttons, and compartments should be well accessible. FUJIFILM X-T4 Cage introduced. Source: SmallRig The cage offers multiple 1/4″-20, and four 3/8″-16 accessory threads. Three of the 3/8″-16 threads even feature ARRI locating pins. There is an integrated cold shoe on top and a NATO rail on the left side of the cage. On the bottom inside the cage – in addition to the 1/4″-20 screw – there is a small retractable anti-twist pin, which locks the camera in place and prevents it from twisting. FUJIFILM X-T4 Cage introduced. Source: SmallRig The lower part of the cage features a built-in Arca Swiss quick-release plate. There is also a flat-head screwdriver integrated on the bottom within the cage, which is held with magnets. Additionally, the cage provides a strap slot on each side. Even though FUJIFILM has redesigned the grip of the X-T4 to be slightly larger and more ergonomic than the X-T3’s, SmallRig decided to further enlarge the right-hand grip with an aluminum extension on the cage itself. FUJIFILM X-T4 Cage introduced. Source: SmallRig The cage is compatible with the dedicated HDMI & USB cable clamp (BSC2809), top handle (2165), side handle (2093), monitor mount (BSE2348), and NATO handle (2187). The dimensions of the cage are 150.3 x 59 x 106mm. Smallrig FUJIFILM X-T4 Cage – with Battery Grip FUJIFILM X-T4 Cage introduced. Source: SmallRig SmallRig has also designed a version of the cage for the camera, with the VG-XT4 battery grip attached. It does not have the anti-twist pin on the inside, but I suppose it is secured against twisting by the tight fit around the area of the battery grip. The cage features two threads in the front for attaching SmallRig’s 15mm Rod Clamp (1943). FUJIFILM X-T4 Cage introduced. Source: SmallRig This version of the cage also does not have the built-in Arca Swiss quick-release plate on the bottom. SmallRig’s serial number for the cage is CCF2810. Price and Availability Both versions of the new SmallRig FUJIFILM X-T4 cage are now available for pre-order. According to SmallRig, the shipping should start after March 28th 2020. The full price of the simple cage is supposed to be US$79, yet during pre-order, it is available for US$54.90. For the larger cage (camera with battery grip), the price has been set to be US$99, while the pre-order price is US$69.90. Are you planning to get the new FUJIFILM X-T4? What do you think about these SmallRig cages? Do you have any experience with SmallRig cages in general? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.

Venus Optics released new Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO lens with 2:1 magnification. This fully manual lens is designed for cameras with APS-C sensors and it comes in three different versions – for Sony E, FUJIFILM X, and Canon EF-M lens mount. The lens is available now for around $399/€400. Laowa 65mm 2X Macro lens. Image credit: Jonas Rask The chinese lens manufacturer Venus Optics is known mostly for unique fully manual prime lenses. One of their most unique lenses is the 24mm f/14 Macro Probe Lens (you can take a look at our review here). Venus Optics recently released another new lens with macro feature – Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO. What are its features and specs? Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO Lens Laowa 65mm 2X Macro lenses mounted on cameras. Source: Laowa This lens is the first macro lens that Venus Optics designed specifically for mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensors and they say it is the only APS-C mirrorless lens in the market that is capable of achieving a 2:1 magnification. Its 9-bladed aperture can be manually set between f/2.8 and f/22. The lens comes with FUJIFILM X, Sony E & Canon EOS-M lens mounts. Laowa 65mm 2X Macro lens. Source: Laowa The full-frame equivalent focal length of this lens is approximately 100mm, which generally seems like a good choice for macro lens as many other manufacturers produce macro lenses with this focal length. The Laowa 65mm 2X Macro lens can focus from 2:1 all the way to infinity so it can also be used for standard shooting, like for instance portraits. The 2:1 maximum magnification ratio along with a minimum focusing distance of 6.7” (17cm) makes it a really capable macro lens. Laowa 65mm 2X Macro lens sample image. Credit: Christopher Frost The lens incorporates a 14 elements in 10 groups design with 3 extra-low dispersion glasses to minimize chromatic aberrations across the frame. It has inherited the APO design from Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Macro lens. As Venus Optics state, the new Laowa 65mm 2X Macro lens is designed to remove both LaCA (lateral chromatic aberration) and LoCA (longitudinal chromatic aberration – bokeh fringing) to an invisible level. Laowa 65mm 2X Macro lens sample image. Credit: Micael Widell   The Laowa 65mm 2X Macro lens features an internal focus design so that the overall lens length is maintained during focusing. Its body features metal construction, but Venus Optics maintained lightweight and compact design. The lens weighs 11.8oz (335g) and it is 100mm long with a diameter of 57mm. Laowa 65mm 2X Macro lens sample image. Credit: Christopher Frost Lens Technical Specifications Focal Length: 65mm Aperture: f/2.8 – f22 Angle of view: 24.4° Lens Structure: 14 elements in 10 groups (3 extra-low dispersion glass) Aperture Blades: 9 Min. Focusing Distance: 17cm Max. Magnification: 2x Focus mode: Manual Focus Dimensions: φ57mm*100mm Filter Thread: φ52mm Weight: 335g Format Compatibility: APS-C Mounts: Sony E / Fuji-X / Canon-M Laowa 65mm 2X Macro lens construction. Source: Laowa Laowa 65mm 2X Macro lens MTF charts. Source: Laowa Price and Availability Laowa 65mm 2X Macro lenses mounted on cameras. Source: Laowa The Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO lens is available now. The pricing has been set to around $399 in the US and around €400 in Europe. Purchase links are included below our article. What do you think of the new Laowa 65mm 2X Macro lens? Do you use macro lenses for your video work? Let us know in the comments below the article.

Panasonic launched a special offer regarding their new full-frame mirrorless camera Panasonic S1H. You can rent the S1H camera body for only $99 for a whole week. The offer is time-limited (until March 15th) and only available at selected dealers and rental houses in the USA. Special Panasonic S1H Rental Offer. Source: Panasonic Panasonic S1H Rental Special Offer Initially announced in May 2019, Panasonic’s new mirrorless full-frame flagship, the S1H, has been shipping to customers for a while. The camera offers 6K video, C4K 60fps 10-bit, V-Log flat profile, anamorphic modes, stabilized sensor, and so on. In October 2019, it became the first Netflix approved mirrorless camera. For more information, you can check some of our Panasonic S1H related articles: Panasonic LUMIX S1H – Full Specs & Details, First Look at the 6K Full-Frame Mirrorless Panasonic S1H Review – Is it the Best Full Frame Mirrorless Camera for Filmmakers yet? Panasonic S1H Lab Test – Dynamic Range and Rolling Shutter Results Panasonic obviously wants as many filmmakers as possible to try out the camera. That’s why they launched this special offer. You can have the Panasonic S1H body for the whole week for only $99. The offer is only valid in the USA at the moment. It began January 5th and will run for 9 weeks through March 15th. Standard retail price for the camera is around $4,000 now and full rental price is somewhere between $200 and $250 per week, so $99 is quite a nice deal. Panasonic S1H. Source: Panasonic Participating Dealers The $99/week rental program is a limited time offer at following dealers: DODD CAMERA HOLDINGS, Cleveland, OH GLAZER’S CAMERA SUPPLY INC, Seattle, WA JOE CAMERA INC (B&C), Las Vegas, NV MACOMBER HADDAD LLC, Livonia, MI NL2K ENTERPRISES INC (Nelsons), San Diego, CA PICTURELINE INC, Salt Lake City, UT PRECISION CAMERA LP, Austin, TX PRO PHOTO SUPPLY INC, Portland, Oregon SAMY’S CAMERA #CCL17, Los Angeles, CA UNIQUE PHOTO, Fairfield, NJ WOODWARD CAMERA INC, Birmingham, MI AUDIO VIDEO COMM, Miami, FL It will also be available at following rental houses: Borrow Lenses, USA Videosmith, Philadelphia, PA The offer is only limited to the camera body. In case you don’t have any L-mount lenses or adapters, you will obviously have to count with other costs to have a ready-to-shoot camera. What do you think about this limited offer? Did you already shoot something with the Panasonic S1H? Would you like this special offer to be available in other countries as well? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.

Tilta released two new affordable products under their Tiltaing brand and both of them are immediately available for pre-order. Tiltaing MB-T15 Mini Matte Box is small and lightweight matte box, which can accomodate screw-on or 4×5.65″ filters and it comes with french flag and a set of adapter rings. Tiltaing FF-T06 Mini Follow Focus is a lightweight mechanical follow focus with 15mm rod attachment. Tiltaing Mini matte box and Mini follow focus. Source: Tilta Tiltaing is Tilta’s project connecting their capital with people’s product ideas. Resulting finished products are being sold under Tiltaing brand and Tilta shares their profits with the inventor. We have already seen various Tiltaing camera cages or Tiltaing BMPCC4K display modification. Tilta recently announced two new products from the Tiltaing line – MB-T15 Mini Matte Box and FF-T06 Mini Follow Focus. Both of them are very affordable and the design looks promising. What are the features and specs? Tiltaing Mini matte box and Mini follow focus used in a camera rig. Source: Tilta Tiltaing MB-T15 Mini Matte Box The Mini Matte Box is made for use with DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. According to Tilta, it is a light-weight yet durable matte box that can accommodate screw-on or 4×5.65″ filters. It weighs only 140g (4.9oz) and features a french flag with 180 degrees of coverage. There are several 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threads and cold shoe mounts which provide mounting points for accessories. Tiltaing Mini matte box with filter. Source: Tilta The added benefit of this matte box are two filter options. The front of the matte box provides a slot for any standard 4×5.65″ filter. Screw-on filters can be attached to the adapter rings via the inside threading that match each adapter ring diameter. The Kit includes the Tiltaing Mini Matte Box, the french flag, and four adapter rings (82mm, 77mm, 72mm, and 67mm). Tilta also offers additional adapter rings in non standard sizes. The kit also includes a 15mm matte box support that attaches to the bottom of it (does not support telescoping front element lenses). Tiltaing FF-T06 Mini Follow Focus The Tiltaing FF-T06 Mini Follow Focus has been designed as an affordable mechanical alternative to wireless follow focus systems like Tilta Nucleus-M or Nucleus Nano. Its compact size and weight makes it suitable for smaller camera rigs. It weighs only 220g (7.7oz). The Mini Follow Focus is made as a single unit with the ability to adjust the single rod attachment to fit cine lens or photo lens of various sizes. The single rod attachment mounts to any standard 15mm rail. Tiltaing Mini follow focus. Source: Tilta The focus wheel features a 360° rotation with adjustable hard stops and fluid dampening system that helps with precision focusing. The marking disk is removable and can be marked and cleaned for repeated use. The kit includes Tiltaing Mini Follow Focus, a zip tie follow focus ring, a 15mm single rod attachment, two allen keys, and a portable case. For lenses with different pitch gears, Tilta will offer a variety of focus gear attachments. Price and Availability Both new Tiltaing products are currently available for pre-order. B&H states December 26 as an expected shipping date. The price is very nice – both Mini Matte Box and Mini Follow Focus are priced at $99 each. For a limited time, Tilta even offers a 15% discount for pre-orders. Links can be found below this article. What do you think of the new Tiltaing Mini Matte Box and Mini Follow Focus? Do you like Tilta products? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.

Panasonic released new firmware update for their full-frame mirrorless camera Panasonic LUMIX S1H. The update fixes bug, which sometimes added noise in HFR (high frame rate) mode and it expands compatibility with Profoto wireless transmitters. It is available now free of charge at LUMIX website. Panasonic LUMIX S1H gets Firmware Update Panasonic LUMIX S1H is currently one of the best mirrorless cameras when it comes to video capabilities. Internally, it can record up to 5.9K 30fps 10-bit 4:2:0 16:9 video (or up to 6K video with 3:2 aspect ratio). It really offers wide array of different resolutions and framerates, most of these at 10-bit with either 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 subsampling. For more information about the camera, make sure to check our Panasonic S1H first look article with full specs. In fact, the S1H is such a capable filmmaking device, that it became the world’s first Netflix approved mirrorless camera back in October 2019. After having very limited time with the camera for our “first look” video article, we received it for proper testing to cinema5D office. Make sure to check both resulting articles – Johnnie’s Panasonic S1H video review as well as Gunther’s Panasonic S1H lab test. If you are a Panasonic camera owner, you are probably used to regular firmware updates with significant improvements, new features, and fixes. Panasonic S1H is just getting its first update, although this is rather a small one, which fixes some minor issues. Panasonic LUMIX S1H Firmware Update Version 1.1 There are two improvements/bug fixes coming with the new free firmware update. Improved performance. There were cases where block noise increases depending on the subject in HFR (High Frame Rate) mode. This bug has been fixed. Expanded compatibility with Profoto wireless transmitters. Profoto wireless transmitters “Air Remote TTL-O/P” and “Profoto Connect-O/P” can be used, enabling wireless connection and control of external strobes for professional shooting. *depending on situation, not all functions may be available Like always, the firmware update is available at the LUMIX Global customer support website. What do you think about the Panasonic S1H? Do you use this camera for your filmmaking work? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.

FUJIFILM has been working in the background with Gudsen, DJI, and Zhiyun. Now, they have announced an upcoming firmware update that boosts the X-T3 gimbal controls through USB. If you own a Ronin S or a Crane 2, you’re going to want to read this. Image Credit: FUJIFILM Catching up to the Competition In our review of the X-T3, we named it “the BEST camera FUJIFILM have ever presented when it comes to video performance.” Then, we awarded it the title of Best Mirrorless Camera of 2018. And in a guest post, filmmaker Florian Gintenreiter reviewed the X-T3 and Ronin S in combination, asking specifically for start-stop and focus control through the Ronin S. It should come as no surprise, then, that we are very excited to see the FUJIFILM X-T3 updated with exactly that. FUJIFILM has come from relative obscurity to be a serious competitor in the video space alongside Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Panasonic. This update removes one more barrier between them. This will officially make the X-T3 gimbal-compatible. FUJIFILM X-T3 – DJI Ronin S combo (Image Credit: Florian Gintenreiter) What’s in the Update This update allows a significant number of features on the X-T3 to be controlled via USB. Before, you could trigger the shutter to take a photo. Now, with the update, the palette of options is a lot bigger. You can now stop and start video recording, as well as manually control focus on electronic lenses. The DJI Ronin-S and the Zhiyun Crane 2 both feature knobs that can act as digital follow-focus controls by interfacing with, and precisely controlling, the AF systems of various cameras via USB. FUJIFILM also promises control of exposure settings, such as shutter speed, ISO, aperture, etc. There will be a few higher-end drone users who this will affect, but by and large, this update is most meaningful to gimbal owners. Image Credit: Fujifilm Bonus Update:  FUJIFILM has also announced an update coming in early 2020 that will improve eye- and face-detection AF, especially in complex situations. This is just icing on the cake, as their autofocus system is already superb. via fujifilm.com Do these new features make you consider buying the X-T3? What do you usually use with your gimbal? Let us know in the comments!

Leica has announced its new L-Mount full-frame mirrorless camera. The Leica SL2 features a 47MP full-frame CMOS sensor with 5-axis image stabilization. It is capable of recording 5K video at up to 30fps, 4K video at up to 60fps, and FullHD video at up to 180fps, all in 10-bit H.264. The camera features a high-resolution EVF, full-size HDMI port, two 3.5mm jack ports for headphones and microphone, and an all-metal magnesium body. It will be available from November 21st, 2019 for $5,995. Leica SL2 full-frame mirrorless camera. Source: Leica It has already been four years since the German premium brand introduced its Leica SL full-frame mirrorless camera. Our Leica SL review and Lab test articles from 2015 are a good reminder of its video capabilities. The newly announced Leica SL2 promises to bring even more video-oriented features. Let’s take a look! Leica SL2 – 47MP Full-Frame Stabilized Sensor The new Leica SL2 features a 47.3MP 3:2 full-frame CMOS sensor and Maestro III image processor, which enables up to 20 fps continuous stills shooting with an electronic shutter, 10 fps with a mechanical shutter, and 6 fps with a mechanical shutter and AF-C, for up to 78 consecutive DNG files with a color depth of 14 bits per RGB channel. The sensor features a 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization system, which minimizes the appearance of camera shakes when shooting handheld. Using sensor-shift stabilization technology, the SL2 features a Multishot mode to capture and compile eight separate exposures to create a single 187MP (16736 x 11168) RAW or JPEG file. This is suitable for static subjects and when working on a tripod. Leica claims that the new SL2 offers a 14-stop Dynamic Range. The sensor’s design omits a low-pass filter for high degrees of sharpness and resolution. The ISO range is 50-50,000. Like its predecessor, the SL2 also uses Leica’s L-mount. Compared to 2015, however, thanks to the L-mount alliance, there are now much more affordable native lens choices from SIGMA and Panasonic. Leica SL2 full-frame mirrorless camera. Source: Leica The new Leica Object Detection AF, which uses 225 selectable AF areas for fast and accurate performance, ensures a fast and reliable autofocus. In addition to an array of modes and features, including face recognition, the SL2’s AF system also automatically detects whether a subject is stationary or in motion, and subsequently switches between motion and focus priority. Leica SL2 Video Capabilities We can really see that filmmakers are a very important segment for Leica. The SL2 seems to be a capable video camera with its 5K (4992 x 3744) 10-bit color depth video recording. The high-speed recording modes sound impressive as well – with UHD 4K60 (with 30 fps playback, 2x slow motion), and Full HD 180 fps (with 30 fps playback, 6x slow motion). Leica SL2 full-frame mirrorless camera. Source: Leica The list of internal recording modes looks impressive, too. All of the following modes are in H.264 with 10-bit color depth, with MOV quicktime codec (UHD and Full HD are also available in MP4): 5K (4992 x 3744) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/180p The camera, unfortunately, has a recording limit – up to 29 minutes. We don’t know yet whether the SL2 uses 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 subsampling and what the exact bitrates for the recording modes are. We will update the article once we get this information. Leica SL2 main display. Source: Leica There is a “Cine mode”, which (when activated) transforms the SL2 into a manually controlled cine camera as ISO becomes ASA, the shutter speed is marked in degrees on the rotary disk shutter, and the f-stops indicating the aperture ratio are replaced by T-stops, which measure the actual amount of light transmitted through the lens. The camera offers a dedicated Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) Photo Style mode and L-Log gamma profile for higher Dynamic Range and greater flexibility for color grading. The Leica SL2 also outputs video signal (in DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) 10-bit up to 59.94p) over its full-size HDMI port, so using an external monitor or recording to an optional external recorder is possible. Finally, there are also dedicated 3.5mm jack ports for a microphone and headphones. Leica SL2 Ergonomy Another great feature is a high resolution electronic viewfinder – the Leica SL2 includes a new 5.76m-dot EyeRes OLED EVF with 0.78x configurable viewing magnification, along with 120 fps refresh rate, 0.005 sec lag, and 10,000:1 contrast ratio. On the back, there is a large 3.2″ 2.1m-dot touchscreen LCD with durable Gorilla glass. Last but not least, on the top there is a 1.28″ top status LCD, which can be used for quick recognition of shooting settings – even when the camera is powered off. Leica SL2 top display. Source: Leica Leica SL2’s durable, weather-sealed magnesium-alloy all-metal body is splash-, dust-, and freeze-proof with an IP54 certification. The SL2 is actually the only mirrorless camera designed and manufactured in Germany. The BP-SCL4 rechargeable lithium-ion battery is rated for approximately 370 shots per charge when working with the rear monitor. The camera offers dual UHS-II-compatible SD card slots. The USB Type-C port allows for fast file transferring, as well as high-speed in-camera battery charging. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth work in conjunction with the Leica FOTOS app (iOS and Android) for wireless file transferring and remote camera control. Leica HG-SCL6 Battery Grip Along with the launch of the Leica SL2 camera, the German camera manufacturer also announced a new battery grip for this camera. As one would expect, the HG-SCL6 grip offers both, extended battery life and a more comfortable grip when shooting in vertical orientation. It accepts one additional BP-SCL4 battery to effectively double the overall battery life. The grip’s design maintains the same layout, fit, and finish as the camera body itself for seamless use, and incorporates a secondary shutter button and control dials. Leica HG-SCL6 battery grip. Source: Leica Price and Availability The Leica SL2 will available from November 21st 2019 on. It can already be pre-ordered now. The price for the camera has been set to be $5,995. I suppose the battery grip will be available at the same time. It is priced at $995 and can be pre-ordered now, as well. What do you think of the new Leica SL2? Have you worked with the original Leica SL? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.