So, you’re a professional photographer who wants one of Leica’s beautiful new S-System and SL-System camera setups, but don’t have the money to buy it up front? No worries. From now through December 31, Leica is offering a new lease program for all new Leica S-System and Leica SL-System purchases.
Partnering up with Marlin Equipment Finance, Leica Professional has created a new lease program that features a 1.9 percent APR for 36 months. Unlike other leasing programs, where you never outright own the equipment, at the end of your Leica lease, you will own your gear.
As with any credit, it’s important to make sure your budget is capable of handling the investment and accruing interest. But there are times when it does make more sense to spread out the payments, especially if you’re expecting the camera setup to pay for itself through the images you take with it.
It’s worth reminding you that Leica is limiting this offer to “professional photographers,” which is defined as anyone who makes the majority of their income from photography. However, it’s unclear how Leica intends to screen those looking to utilize this new program.
Based off the three year plan and accrued interest, a Leica S-E (Typ 996) would cost just under $500 a month, while a Leica SL (Typ 601) would run a bit over $200 a month. Lenses vary much more, but would also need to be included if you’re hoping to make a complete setup.
Leica says its M-System cameras will also be able to be leased when purchased, but will not qualify for the 1.9 percent promotional interest rate. Instead, the interest rates will be based off individual credit.
It’s still not cheap, but it’s a solid option if you’re looking to invest in Leica’s mirrorless systems.
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A phone thermal camera is one of those tools you don’t think you need until the first time it saves you from an expensive problem, and the Thermal Master P3 just got easier to try. For Halloween, it’s discounted with the code THERMCAM10, a 10% cut that works out to $107 off the total. It’s also fresh off a win at the 2026 Tom’s Guide AI Awards for best phone thermal camera, which is the kind of third-party nod that separates a serious tool from the cheap clip-on sensors that flood this category.
We are nearing Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, which officially run October 6 and 7. But there is no need to wait until the sale begins to start looking. Early offers are already live, and camera gear is one category where I found enough worthwhile discounts to put together a proper creator-focused list.
I’ve deliberately gone wider than interchangeable-lens cameras here. There are pocket and action cameras, a 360 camera, an instant camera, two wireless microphone systems, and a pair of webcams covering very different budgets. Prices were checked on October 2, and as always with Amazon, they can move quickly.