Nick Rains has been shooting with the new SL3 for a few months, and has had the opportunity to take it to India and Portugal to put it through its paces.
If I were Leica, I would simply kidnap Nick and take him to Wetzlar headquarters. He could have done so much in different aspects, from product development, marketing to being the chief photographer showcasing the capability of Leica products.
Great presentation Nick. As someone who has loved using the Q2 and Q3 since 2020, I have always wondered whether I should get a M or SL for an interchangeable lens camera. M has the size advantage for the body and lenses, but the SL has weather sealing, autofocus native lenses and the ability to use M lenses. I loved your shots in the Port cellars. I remember, on my trip to Porto, the port cellars were a challenge with the Q2, which the Q2 could barely cope with. Porto maybe the world's most photogenic city.
I think it's really vital that Leica stepped up the AF capabilities and AI. I say that as a fan and also with healthy criticism, the SL2 AF was atrocious in comparison to eg. Canon R5. I'm both working in the slower commercial + editorial space and event space (weddings), and it simply didn't hold up for events and weddings. I'm hoping there will be continuous improvement to this with firmware updates, because the competition is strong (Z8, R5, Sony) and I'd really like to entirely swap to the Leica ecosystem.
I’m enthusiastic SL2-S, Q3 and M11 Monochrom shooter and a dedicated Leica fan, the APO SL lenses best of the best also in comparison to other brands. BUT, at
Nick: Many thanks for your clear explanations & guides! You can teach an old dog new tricks here! Good on ya! No mention of the Leica Content Creation feature? MIA? Your thoughts? Thanks again.
G’day Nick. 📸 The stuff that DREAMS are made of & if you don’t have a dream how can you make it come true. Like a good ROLEX watch a LEICA SL3 is a good investment and wonderful camera to have as a family heirloom to hand down to the next generation of photographer filmmaker. I now know what I am working towards and saving up for.✌🏻😎🇦🇺 fyi - $20k to $30k camera & a couple of lenses (AUD)
While I really enjoy your videos very much, I have to take issue with your claim that the SL3 is better than the SL2 in all respects. I believe image stabilisation has been downgraded by half a stop and there is a slower shutter sync with flash
Finally, some good insights supported by excellent pictures. Thank you for your effort in putting this video together. Much appreciated while waiting for my SL3 ;)
Just as Leica launched a silver version of the M11 simultaneously with the black one, they should also have launched a silver variant of the SL3; the silver variant of the SL2 is so much more aesthetically pleasing and has a much better fake leather covering.
How can I see the 709 screen on the monitor when shooting log mode with SL3
Why is there n color Histogram ???
no flip out screen, such a shame. sony a7rv has the perfect screen for hybrid filming
✅👍🏼Beautiful watch👍🏼✅
If I were Leica, I would simply kidnap Nick and take him to Wetzlar headquarters. He could have done so much in different aspects, from product development, marketing to being the chief photographer showcasing the capability of Leica products.
Any one like to giveaway his sl3 camera. Its donation to a deserving person
Battery life.
Simply outstanding, Nick!
I love Leica, simple as that. But it reminds me how poor I am when the brand reviewer has a Rolex Sub on the wrist. 😊
Great presentation Nick. As someone who has loved using the Q2 and Q3 since 2020, I have always wondered whether I should get a M or SL for an interchangeable lens camera. M has the size advantage for the body and lenses, but the SL has weather sealing, autofocus native lenses and the ability to use M lenses. I loved your shots in the Port cellars. I remember, on my trip to Porto, the port cellars were a challenge with the Q2, which the Q2 could barely cope with. Porto maybe the world's most photogenic city.
Thanks for a really interesting product update.
I think it's really vital that Leica stepped up the AF capabilities and AI. I say that as a fan and also with healthy criticism, the SL2 AF was atrocious in comparison to eg. Canon R5. I'm both working in the slower commercial + editorial space and event space (weddings), and it simply didn't hold up for events and weddings. I'm hoping there will be continuous improvement to this with firmware updates, because the competition is strong (Z8, R5, Sony) and I'd really like to entirely swap to the Leica ecosystem.
I’m enthusiastic SL2-S, Q3 and M11 Monochrom shooter and a dedicated Leica fan, the APO SL lenses best of the best also in comparison to other brands. BUT, at
Beautiful camera❤❤❤
Nick: Many thanks for your clear explanations & guides! You can teach an old dog new tricks here! Good on ya! No mention of the Leica Content Creation feature? MIA? Your thoughts? Thanks again.
G’day Nick. 📸 The stuff that DREAMS are made of & if you don’t have a dream how can you make it come true. Like a good ROLEX watch a LEICA SL3 is a good investment and wonderful camera to have as a family heirloom to hand down to the next generation of photographer filmmaker. I now know what I am working towards and saving up for.✌🏻😎🇦🇺 fyi - $20k to $30k camera & a couple of lenses (AUD)
While I really enjoy your videos very much, I have to take issue with your claim that the SL3 is better than the SL2 in all respects. I believe image stabilisation has been downgraded by half a stop and there is a slower shutter sync with flash
Finally, some good insights supported by excellent pictures. Thank you for your effort in putting this video together. Much appreciated while waiting for my SL3 ;)
Very Precise and to the point. Such a joy listening to your presentation.
Just as Leica launched a silver version of the M11 simultaneously with the black one, they should also have launched a silver variant of the SL3; the silver variant of the SL2 is so much more aesthetically pleasing and has a much better fake leather covering.