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New Leica SL2-S is a more accessible, video-focused SL2

December 11, 2020
The new Leica SL2-S is the company’s third full-frame L-mount camera, and is the most video-focused yet. Using a 24MP sensor, the SL2-S offers oversampled (meaning, very detailed) 4K/30p capture with no limit on recording time, along with the option to capture 10-bit footage to either an internal SD card or externally to a recorder. In essence, 10-bit footage means you have far more ability…
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Leica SL2-S real-world samples (pre-production)

December 11, 2020
The Leica SL2-S is a lower-resolution, less costly companion to the flagship SL2, but one that packs some impressive video specifications – with more coming in a planned firmware update next year. We’ve been shooting with a pre-production Leica SL2-S for a few…
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Quick Charge Podcast: December 10, 2020

December 11, 2020
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Subscribe to Electrek Daily YouTube Channel New episodes of Quick Charge are…
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Leica SL2-S initial review

December 11, 2020
Introduction Studio product photography by Dan Bracaglia The Leica SL2-S is what the company is calling its entry into a different segment of the camera market, targeting the hybrid stills/video shooter. At launch it’s very much a less expensive, lower resolution version of the $6000, 47MP SL2, but the SL2-S will be stronger than its big brother in the video department after a…
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Sense CEO predicts six 2021 home energy trends

December 11, 2020
Michael Phillips, the CEO of Sense, a technology company that makes a home energy monitor (pictured above) to track efficiency, cost, and reliability, told us about his predictions for six 2021 home energy trends. Michael Phillips, CEO, Sense Michael Phillips, CEO of…
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Leica releases 'Henri' Cinematographer's Viewfinder for pairing its new SL2-S camera system with PL, LPL lenses

December 11, 2020
Optics manufacturer Ernst Leitz Wetzler has announced an interesting new cinematographer’s viewfinder that features an integrated lens adapter and foldaway handle that offers built-in record button. Designed to pair specifically with Leica’s SL2 camera systems, including the new SL2-S announced today, the ‘Henri’ Cinematographer’s Viewfinder features a built-in adapter that comes…
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Apple releases second iOS 14.3 RC and macOS Big Sur 11.1 RC to developers

December 11, 2020
Following the release of iOS 14.3 RC on Tuesday, Apple has just released another build of iOS 14.3 RC to developers and beta testers. Named iOS 14.3 RC 2, the update is now available for users running the previous RC build. Apple has moved away from the previously-used golden master naming for near-final beta releases. Instead, going forward the company will use the term “Release Candidate,”…
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