Angle viewfinder for Leica S/SL/SL2
The cameras in the Leica S and Leica SL series combine the highest image quality and the easiest operation. But as with every camera system, there are disadvantages with these two systems, which are more or less important depending on how they work. Leica has dispensed with a swiveling screen on both camera series. This has the advantage that the camera body can be made narrower and the screen is better protected against the cold. I experienced it in Iceland when it was minus 10 degrees that the screen on a camera with a swiveling display stopped working, while the SL2's screen worked without any problems.
A non-folding screen also has advantages, but also disadvantages. In order to at least partially eliminate these disadvantages, the Leica Store in Lisse (NL) has partnered with a German manufacturer to bring an angle viewfinder for these cameras onto the market.
Two models are available:
• Angle viewfinder for the Leica S / SL
• Angle viewfinder for the Leica SL2 / SL2S
The viewfinders are hand-made in Germany (not by Leica, but to Leica quality levels) and offer you an increased level of flexibility when taking photos. Useful detail: If you want the sharpness to be just right, you can switch from 1x magnification to 2x magnification to check the sharpness. The viewfinder can also be turned to the side if necessary, allowing for even greater flexibility.
The viewfinder can be ordered from the Leica Store Lisse NL for EUR 550 (excl. VAT, excl. shipping). If you would like to order an angle finder, then send an email to the Leica store with the following information:
• required version (S/SL or SL2/SL2S)
• Shipping address
You will then receive an order confirmation with your account details and the viewfinder will be delivered once your payment has been received. Here are a few pictures that the Leica Store in Lisse provided to me:
All images © by Leica Store Lisse
