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Leica SL2 gets a grip, among other upgrades

It wasn’t until I started analyzing the specs that it hit me that Leica’s SL2 — the second version of its full-frame SL mirrorless — bears a lot of similarities to the Panasonic S1R. And that’s not a bad thing; for instance, it means that Leica incorporates a five-axis sensor-shift stabilization system, a 5.8-megapixel OLED electronic viewfinder and a larger 3.2-inch …

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Killer camera deal: Nikon D3500 DSLR plus 2 lenses is just $447 at Amazon

I picked the Nikon D3500 as my favorite “entry DSLR” in our camera gift guide this year. To reiterate:  Nikon and Canon’s cheap DSLRs are usually offered in aggressively priced kit bundles this time of year, making them great gift choices for the newbie photographer who’s ready to move beyond a phone. Nikon’s entry-level models will deliver sharper photos, thanks …

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