A solid upgrade over the SL2-S. Well done Leica for making cameras with tilt screens. Seems as though tilt screen is now reserved for the luxury market, but at least they are still in production.
Nice work on those film stills, Bobby! I'm a big fan of this new SL3 series. Very tempting, but with the Z9, Z8 and Zf, there's literally no world where I can make a business case for it that wouldn't involve a lot of self-deception, lol. And I have to say, I was equally impressed with the images you were getting with the Zf and APO-Lanthar. Say what we will about 24MP, but the reality is that it still provides better high ISO and DR than 45MP+ sensors. When you edit thousands of files, you just see it over and over again. IQ isn't just about resolution, after all, it's also about how a particular sensor renders. Great review...
where I live the SL2-S is on sale (new) for 2800USD. It kinda makes the SL3 and SL3-S a hard purchase. Do you see any reason to upgrade to the SL3-S if you primarily mount M glass?
Great camera - I’ve got the SL2 and use it with M glass. However, from a pure technical perspective (not build quality) I’ve been using the LUMIX s5 II with my Leica glass but also native Panasonic and Sigma (Art) L lenses. Hard to beat from a tech perspective and quality of image is there. I still love Leica design SL cameras but one has to cost justify for, at times, lagging technology. Great video on the SL3!
Thanks, Bobby, for the great review! Your photos really made me want to buy the new SL3-S-until I realized the SL2-S is available for less than $2400 in the U.S. It lacks the fast phase-detection hybrid focus, which makes the SL3-S a tough sell for someone like me who doesn’t prioritize autofocus for photography. I feel like this is a missed opportunity for Leica. The SL2-S offers incredible value for its price, with excellent low-light performance that has allowed it to hold its value even better than the SL2. For the SL3-S to stand out, I believe it should have included a stacked or partially stacked sensor. This would appeal to photographers who need fast autofocus and higher burst rates. While stacked sensors might slightly impact dynamic range, other brands (or perhaps their collaboration with Sony) have shown it’s possible to deliver excellent performance with stacked sensors.
I'm smiled every time when you were excited about the AF of this SL3-S :D Awesome job on the video as always Bobby! We can see your authentic excitement about this big AF upgrade. In my eyes it's a no brainer Leica has to provide an firmware upgrade for the SL3 to match this AF performance. And I really really hope this AF performance is technical possible to transfer to the Q3 line up. The slow AF on my Q3 43 is the only con I have about that camera. At it only hurts my eyes, because they have the collab with Panasonic and the S5II + S9 perform so much better in AF compared to the Q3s. Btw was it your dog in the car clip? :)
Thank you. Yes I hope they implement this AF to the Q3 and SL3. Will definitely help sway more people to the system. Yes that was my dog in the clip :)
There is some visible banding in the ISO 10000+ in your shots, hopefully that's only the video compression. Was hoping for more to be honest. Maybe I am going to pick one up but not sure yet.
I was really looking forward to the SL-3s. I know it shoots RAW through HDMI, I wonder if it’ll BlackMagic RAW just like the SL2-s with the video assist. Maybe I’ll have to wait until it supports anamorphic. Maybe I missed it, is the 4k60 cropped? Glad to hear autofocus is improved
Hi Bobby, thanks for this introduction of the SL3-S ! 2 questions please : how do you find the EVF and the battery life in comparison to the SL3 ? For me, it was 2 downsides for the SL3 : not so good battery life, and the EVF that had a bad resolution when magnifying for manual focus (even if great in general). Thanks a lot !
Thanks for watching. The EVF unfortunately is the same but Leica is aware of the issue on the SL3. Battery life is actually okay. Obviously shooting video will drain quick but it’s okay
@@btonelli That's so disappointing to hear that the low quality magnified live view is also an issue with the SL3-S. I went back to the SL2-S after trying the SL3 for this reason.
Annnnnd right when I thought I’d pick up a Z8. I have been on the fence here. Long time Fuji shooter but want to streamline to SL and M. The auto focus complaints have had me hesitant for a while.
This sounds a lot like the Nikon Z6III…did the release notes say anything about a partially stacked sensor? Or is this basically the same sensor as the S5IIx?
@ gotcha, thanks for the clarification! So one could kind of say this is an S5II/x in a tuxedo, with a better EVF and internal pro res recording from the CF B card?
Love your energy with this review. Got one coming. I like high pixel pitch (PP) cameras which you cannot get with 60 and 100MP cameras. SL3S has 5.94 and most other cameras (except for the Fuji 50SII) have around 3.75 PP. The 50SII has 5.31 PP. When I look at my Leica image inventory of the last 12 years (after the M9), CMOS sensors having a PP of around 6 are the ones I seem to like the best. Perhaps that's just me.
The new lenses over the past couple years are designed for the enhanced AF system. leica doesnt design camera one year out, they take years to design and test.
Wow! I can finally pay 3k more for a Lunix S5II to get a fancier case with fewer buttons and slower mechanical burst rates! But the CF slot and the internal prores shooting surely is worth a lot more than those measly 3k. That's the greatest innovation the camera market has ever seen! No but seriously, Leica mirrorless cameras make Hasselblad seem like a bloody good deal. I have absolutely no idea who in their right mind would buy this camera... It's not a bad camera, Panasonic does a good job on their bodies, but it's just absolutely ridiculously overpriced for what it is.
If you have never used a SL camera, give it a try! I always use the original SL and my SL2 over my A7RV unless I need the fast AF. The SL system has a much better build and user experience if you primarily take still images. With that said, I don't get the new SL3-S camera either. The only good news for me is that a mint SL2S is now below $2400 in the used market, and you could get an SL for < $1400.
alright quick question, you just reviewed the r1 which has way better autofocus and tech than the sl3-s but you were disappointed it was only 24 mp, why not have the same disappointment on a $5200 24 mp camera with way slower autofocus, color bit rate and tons of other stuff compared to the r1?
Good question. I did mention in this video I wish it had more megapixels, with that said The SL3-S is not Leica’s flagship it’s their hybrid camera. The R1 is Canons flagship and it’s the same resolution since the 1DX Mark III and the R6 II. Also the R1 is supposed to be the pinnacle sports camera for Canon. With the R3 still for sale why not give it more megapixels
can you do a comparison between the M11, SL3 and Hasselblad X2D? I own the hassy but am kinda tempted to swap over to the SL3S so this would be very helpful!
@ yes and no. I have the q3 28mm love it! I get the Leica love . I understand Leica as “Luxury” item but I would argue no serious hybrid shooter is going to buy this you could get a s5IIx and a Z8 or A7VR same price . Hobbyists who want a Leica sure.
If it gets anamorphic support, then I can replace both my S5IIX and SL2-S with the SL3-S. Please Leica, please bring anamorphic support in a firmware update. Please!
@@btonelli I got the Zf after watching your video, btw. I think I also commented about planning to buy it. It took some time, but it arrived at Christmas and I love it.
Im not even bothering to watch this. I assume it's an S5IIx (which btw has an okay but not a very good autofocus) with a infantilised menu and less features.
No full frame 60P in 4K? Can’t believe we get a camera aimed at hybrid shooters in 2025 lacking this feature. I shoot manual M lenses, I might as well get an sl2s
@ hahaha I mean am I wrong though😂 I think a mint condition sl2s is calling me name! If you don’t need the af I think you won’t miss to much. Thanks for the great content btw
The Leica badge isn´t worth it! I have the Leica Sl2-S which I got mainly just to get a Leica and I´ve had no magic leica feeling when using it, the only thing is the weight of it when handholding it with one hand and a big lens.. In those moments I regret selling my Lumix S5 (mark 1). How can this camera be compared to a Nikon Z8, a Canon R5 2 or even a used (mint) Sony A1? I really hope Leica loose money on this one so they learn to do better in the future or just stop making these overprices cameras. And regarding all watch comparisons, they don´t work.. In this watch market I can buy a used Rolex Explorer 1 in good condition for like a bit over 5000$ which is crazy and the chance that it will cost 6k or even 8k in a couple of years is good! A Leica Sl3-S in 3-4 years will be worth as little as my 1 year old Leica SL2-S, around 2K.
With all due respect, you are comparing Rolex to an Apple Watch. Both tell time, both are awesome watches and both have their strengths but play to different markets. Leica is at a premium for a number of reasons, history, build quality, optics and simplicity. The other cameras you mention are also good and I enjoy using them but they aren’t Leica.
@@btonelli My now sold S5 mark 1 and S1R gave better output; video and photos than my SL2-s, for my clients. I see no better image quality in my Leica, the only thing I see is that I paid more than 5k for it and in one year it´s lost 3k in value. Name me one single model from Canon, Nikon or Sony that lost so much in one year? And that is how the people, the market are viewing a used Leica camera, it´s no right or wrong, it´s just what it is. I can name hundreds of french and british old heritage brands that made "high quality" stuff, handmade, for hundreds of years. Many of them still went bankrupt, it´s just what it is.. I don´t think heritage and high quality will save Leica, I hope not! And no I´m comparing buying a Rolex (which honestly has some heritage regarding years at least, but not as much as other watch brands), to Leica, not Apple, for the value thos products hold. Some heritage brands that makes high quality products, like Rolex do hold a lot of value. And even if a Leica SL product is that good, you still loose money if you want to sell it.. That was my point if you didn´t get it. My bad! I guess 'Leica Magic' is subjective. I would say it´s just something psychological, not something real as some Leica owners tries to suggest. I´ve hold many Rolex watches for the same reference, in my work, and you can´t argue a 'Rolex Magic', exist. That´s just silly. A Seiko has more heritage and will last as long as a Rolex. It´s just in your mind..
How I love the Leica hype (irony may occur), because it's a bit like the Tesla hype, and obviously there are some camera reviewers (perhaps not you) who always give a slightly better rating because of the name and here also the price. It is gradually becoming difficult for me to take the Leica hype seriously when there are cameras that can do more for less money with much better autofocus, etc., so why not take us consumers a little more seriously in the future!
Not sure about the AF still, you pay a lot for the badge and Leica's legacy. But if you want the best "performance" then there's a lot more choice at the price of the SL3s. Petapixel give a comprehensive review of the AF, and its ok just not great.
@@ianbrown704 yes I saw their video. Everyone will have their opinion on this, but the reality is a Leica user isn’t always about the latest specs and trying compare to the latest Sony or Nikon, Canon etc. different market
Leica need to actually justify their name and price and just not rely on legacy and the illusion that they're premium. This is a great camera yes but I can literally get the S5II and basically have the same camera.
And now what to do.......the AF on my SL3 is rubbish , worse than AF on GFX100II. So i doubt they will fix the AF on SL3 at the Level on the SL3 S what a same !!!!
they better do it, I have problems with camera manufacture to give the latest product with these kind of update but never update their flagship camera. Both Sl3 and sl3s have the same Maestro IV Processor though so I m sure future update.
![The LEICA SL3-S - Shooting Street & Skate [NEW CAMERA]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Whu5BZJzbKw/mqdefault.jpg)
Saw the email from Leica and went straight to Bobbys channel. Thanks for the awesome review.
@@thinkpadx60 thank you for the support really appreciate it
How do you sign up for email?
So excited there’s open gate!!
Yep! No anamorphic though
@@btonelli Desqueeze should be relatively easy for Leica to implemenet via firmware right?
@@BrianCho it should in theory but let’s see what they do
It’s just so beautiful to look at. I wish more brands would make blacked out cameras like this. A great review, as always.
Yes it really is. Stunning
Yo those stills you took on that film set are gorgeous! Great work!
@@thedailynugget thank you 🙏 reallly appreciate it
A solid upgrade over the SL2-S. Well done Leica for making cameras with tilt screens. Seems as though tilt screen is now reserved for the luxury market, but at least they are still in production.
@@user-sg6xv2kb8s yes they finally brought the tilt screen over from the SL3 which is a good thing
Nice work on those film stills, Bobby!
I'm a big fan of this new SL3 series. Very tempting, but with the Z9, Z8 and Zf, there's literally no world where I can make a business case for it that wouldn't involve a lot of self-deception, lol. And I have to say, I was equally impressed with the images you were getting with the Zf and APO-Lanthar.
Say what we will about 24MP, but the reality is that it still provides better high ISO and DR than 45MP+ sensors. When you edit thousands of files, you just see it over and over again. IQ isn't just about resolution, after all, it's also about how a particular sensor renders.
Great review...
where I live the SL2-S is on sale (new) for 2800USD. It kinda makes the SL3 and SL3-S a hard purchase. Do you see any reason to upgrade to the SL3-S if you primarily mount M glass?
@@JacobChristiansen1 if just using for M glass no real reason to upgrade
Great camera - I’ve got the SL2 and use it with M glass. However, from a pure technical perspective (not build quality) I’ve been using the LUMIX s5 II with my Leica glass but also native Panasonic and Sigma (Art) L lenses. Hard to beat from a tech perspective and quality of image is there. I still love Leica design SL cameras but one has to cost justify for, at times, lagging technology. Great video on the SL3!
@@davidpuglia4813 understand. Yes Lumix does give a lot for the money. Cant deny that
Think the AF upgrades will be coming down to the SL3? Really like those high resolution images.
@@A1000Truths I hope so
Thanks, Bobby, for the great review! Your photos really made me want to buy the new SL3-S-until I realized the SL2-S is available for less than $2400 in the U.S. It lacks the fast phase-detection hybrid focus, which makes the SL3-S a tough sell for someone like me who doesn’t prioritize autofocus for photography. I feel like this is a missed opportunity for Leica.
The SL2-S offers incredible value for its price, with excellent low-light performance that has allowed it to hold its value even better than the SL2. For the SL3-S to stand out, I believe it should have included a stacked or partially stacked sensor. This would appeal to photographers who need fast autofocus and higher burst rates. While stacked sensors might slightly impact dynamic range, other brands (or perhaps their collaboration with Sony) have shown it’s possible to deliver excellent performance with stacked sensors.
I'm smiled every time when you were excited about the AF of this SL3-S :D
Awesome job on the video as always Bobby! We can see your authentic excitement about this big AF upgrade. In my eyes it's a no brainer Leica has to provide an firmware upgrade for the SL3 to match this AF performance.
And I really really hope this AF performance is technical possible to transfer to the Q3 line up. The slow AF on my Q3 43 is the only con I have about that camera. At it only hurts my eyes, because they have the collab with Panasonic and the S5II + S9 perform so much better in AF compared to the Q3s.
Btw was it your dog in the car clip? :)
Thank you. Yes I hope they implement this AF to the Q3 and SL3. Will definitely help sway more people to the system. Yes that was my dog in the clip :)
There is some visible banding in the ISO 10000+ in your shots, hopefully that's only the video compression. Was hoping for more to be honest. Maybe I am going to pick one up but not sure yet.
@@betterthanathousand9686 banding does show up a bit in 10,000 and 25,000 and it’s also the same for the Lumix S5 IIX as well
Always love hearing your opinion.
Thank you 🙏
I was really looking forward to the SL-3s. I know it shoots RAW through HDMI, I wonder if it’ll BlackMagic RAW just like the SL2-s with the video assist. Maybe I’ll have to wait until it supports anamorphic. Maybe I missed it, is the 4k60 cropped? Glad to hear autofocus is improved
Hi. Not sure about BM support on this. Anamorphic not sure if it’s coming,no official word. 4K 60 slight crop.
@ does still have it where you can’t record video if the battery is less than half remaining charge?
You were so happy on the phone haha this makes sense
Haha yeah!
Wow your video come on top of my feed and one of the next few is Nintendo Switch 2 trailer, many great news!
does the mirror protect the sensor when you remove the lens?
I find dust is a nightmare to deal with on my SL2-S
@@deonvnzl same as before. Wish there was some sort of shield or the shutter would come down to protect it
@@btonelli bummer.
@@btonellithe shutter curtain is a lot more fragile than the glass protecting the sensor.
Hi Bobby, thanks for this introduction of the SL3-S ! 2 questions please : how do you find the EVF and the battery life in comparison to the SL3 ? For me, it was 2 downsides for the SL3 : not so good battery life, and the EVF that had a bad resolution when magnifying for manual focus (even if great in general). Thanks a lot !
Thanks for watching. The EVF unfortunately is the same but Leica is aware of the issue on the SL3. Battery life is actually okay. Obviously shooting video will drain quick but it’s okay
@@btonelli That's so disappointing to hear that the low quality magnified live view is also an issue with the SL3-S. I went back to the SL2-S after trying the SL3 for this reason.
Annnnnd right when I thought I’d pick up a Z8.
I have been on the fence here. Long time Fuji shooter but want to streamline to SL and M. The auto focus complaints have had me hesitant for a while.
This is the first SL that gives solid AF performance
let's make it short. it would be good camera nowadays for 1800$- 2100$. period.
@@film_insider buy the Lumix instead.
Nikon z8 can murder this posh toy
Yes or Sony A1 Mark2 😂
@@ucevrim it’s not about what camera does better. Leica doesn’t play this game of trying to be the most advanced camera in the market etc etc.
Assassins failed! posh toy still alive…😂😂😂
Almost there. Please Leica, incorporate the same screen tilt and swing options as the Sony A7RV, and now you're talking.
Hope they do that as well
This sounds a lot like the Nikon Z6III…did the release notes say anything about a partially stacked sensor? Or is this basically the same sensor as the S5IIx?
No it’s not like the Z6III. Probably closer to the S5IIX minus Anamorphic support
@ gotcha, thanks for the clarification! So one could kind of say this is an S5II/x in a tuxedo, with a better EVF and internal pro res recording from the CF B card?
Love your energy with this review. Got one coming. I like high pixel pitch (PP) cameras which you cannot get with 60 and 100MP cameras. SL3S has 5.94 and most other cameras (except for the Fuji 50SII) have around 3.75 PP. The 50SII has 5.31 PP. When I look at my Leica image inventory of the last 12 years (after the M9), CMOS sensors having a PP of around 6 are the ones I seem to like the best. Perhaps that's just me.
Thank you. Yes there are so many features to this camera, will follow up with a full review in time
Without new lenses, Leica will never have the same autofocus speed as the others
The new lenses over the past couple years are designed for the enhanced AF system. leica doesnt design camera one year out, they take years to design and test.
Wow! I can finally pay 3k more for a Lunix S5II to get a fancier case with fewer buttons and slower mechanical burst rates! But the CF slot and the internal prores shooting surely is worth a lot more than those measly 3k. That's the greatest innovation the camera market has ever seen!
No but seriously, Leica mirrorless cameras make Hasselblad seem like a bloody good deal. I have absolutely no idea who in their right mind would buy this camera... It's not a bad camera, Panasonic does a good job on their bodies, but it's just absolutely ridiculously overpriced for what it is.
@@trulsdirio the best way to put it is everyone will find value in different things. I understand your points but Leica is Leica.
If you have never used a SL camera, give it a try! I always use the original SL and my SL2 over my A7RV unless I need the fast AF. The SL system has a much better build and user experience if you primarily take still images. With that said, I don't get the new SL3-S camera either. The only good news for me is that a mint SL2S is now below $2400 in the used market, and you could get an SL for < $1400.
alright quick question, you just reviewed the r1 which has way better autofocus and tech than the sl3-s but you were disappointed it was only 24 mp, why not have the same disappointment on a $5200 24 mp camera with way slower autofocus, color bit rate and tons of other stuff compared to the r1?
Good question. I did mention in this video I wish it had more megapixels, with that said The SL3-S is not Leica’s flagship it’s their hybrid camera. The R1 is Canons flagship and it’s the same resolution since the 1DX Mark III and the R6 II. Also the R1 is supposed to be the pinnacle sports camera for Canon. With the R3 still for sale why not give it more megapixels
can you do a comparison between the M11, SL3 and Hasselblad X2D?
I own the hassy but am kinda tempted to swap over to the SL3S so this would be very helpful!
wanted to love this leading up to release.... but its basically a way overpriced S5IIx.
@@eddieblackRI different camera for a different market.
@ yes and no. I have the q3 28mm love it! I get the Leica love .
I understand Leica as “Luxury” item but I would argue no serious hybrid shooter is going to buy this you could get a s5IIx and a Z8 or A7VR same price . Hobbyists who want a Leica sure.
does it do low frame rates with a wide shutter angle? like 12fps at 360degree shutter, or 5fps 360 degree shutter etc?
@@deonvnzl that’s one thing I didn’t test. Yes there is shutter angle but not sure about low frame rates
@@btonelli I would assume not but I would love to have this in a leica body!
Great Video
Appreciate it!
If it uses the same autofocus with the Panasonic S9, I assume its performance good enough for most non-sport non-bif photography.
@@shang-hsienyang1284 yes it’s relatively the same minus the additional subject detection options outside of people and animals
If it gets anamorphic support, then I can replace both my S5IIX and SL2-S with the SL3-S. Please Leica, please bring anamorphic support in a firmware update. Please!
@@mostleemike hope they do as well
Seem Leica didn’t make true Leica lens for SL some time already ? Maybe is time to update to 16-35mm, 24-90mm, 90-280mm, all F2-4 ?
Not an expert, but haven’t i seen Leica marketing relating SL3-S ‘open gate’ supporting anamorphic?
No anamorphic support thus far. Perhaps it will come in a future firmware update
I am not sure if it's the upcoming Panasonic S1 II , Or a re-worked S5 II .. help me understand this
@@LOLA6ifyable well since there is no specs for a rumoured Panasonic hard to say
@@btonelli Umm the specs and my gut says re-worked S5 II.
@ specs are similar
It's a S5iix with the Leica name and color
I have the Nikon Zf, I would never trade it for a Leica SL3-S. No offense to Leica shooters, but I prefer to invest the extra cash into Nikkor glass.
I agree my Nikon Zf is killer at the 3rd of the price right. Love my Zf
Ok but I’m not comparing it to a Zf here haha, but glad you like the Zf. Also a nice camera but different price points
@@btonelli I got the Zf after watching your video, btw. I think I also commented about planning to buy it. It took some time, but it arrived at Christmas and I love it.
@ congrats! Hope you enjoy it, awesome camera
Yeah the ZF is the AF solution next to my m10p. The AF is just blazing fast and accurate 👍
Im not even bothering to watch this. I assume it's an S5IIx (which btw has an okay but not a very good autofocus) with a infantilised menu and less features.
No full frame 60P in 4K? Can’t believe we get a camera aimed at hybrid shooters in 2025 lacking this feature.
I shoot manual M lenses, I might as well get an sl2s
@@alexcristescu8604 take a step back and you are okay. First world problems 😂
@ hahaha I mean am I wrong though😂 I think a mint condition sl2s is calling me name! If you don’t need the af I think you won’t miss to much. Thanks for the great content btw
@@alexcristescu8604 thanks for watching! 😊
I’ve had all these Leica SL’s the best and still have is the SL or 601 the SL 2 sucked! It was a POS!
The Leica badge isn´t worth it! I have the Leica Sl2-S which I got mainly just to get a Leica and I´ve had no magic leica feeling when using it, the only thing is the weight of it when handholding it with one hand and a big lens.. In those moments I regret selling my Lumix S5 (mark 1). How can this camera be compared to a Nikon Z8, a Canon R5 2 or even a used (mint) Sony A1? I really hope Leica loose money on this one so they learn to do better in the future or just stop making these overprices cameras.
And regarding all watch comparisons, they don´t work.. In this watch market I can buy a used Rolex Explorer 1 in good condition for like a bit over 5000$ which is crazy and the chance that it will cost 6k or even 8k in a couple of years is good! A Leica Sl3-S in 3-4 years will be worth as little as my 1 year old Leica SL2-S, around 2K.
With all due respect, you are comparing Rolex to an Apple Watch. Both tell time, both are awesome watches and both have their strengths but play to different markets.
Leica is at a premium for a number of reasons, history, build quality, optics and simplicity. The other cameras you mention are also good and I enjoy using them but they aren’t Leica.
@@btonelli My now sold S5 mark 1 and S1R gave better output; video and photos than my SL2-s, for my clients. I see no better image quality in my Leica, the only thing I see is that I paid more than 5k for it and in one year it´s lost 3k in value. Name me one single model from Canon, Nikon or Sony that lost so much in one year? And that is how the people, the market are viewing a used Leica camera, it´s no right or wrong, it´s just what it is. I can name hundreds of french and british old heritage brands that made "high quality" stuff, handmade, for hundreds of years. Many of them still went bankrupt, it´s just what it is.. I don´t think heritage and high quality will save Leica, I hope not!
And no I´m comparing buying a Rolex (which honestly has some heritage regarding years at least, but not as much as other watch brands), to Leica, not Apple, for the value thos products hold. Some heritage brands that makes high quality products, like Rolex do hold a lot of value. And even if a Leica SL product is that good, you still loose money if you want to sell it.. That was my point if you didn´t get it. My bad!
I guess 'Leica Magic' is subjective. I would say it´s just something psychological, not something real as some Leica owners tries to suggest. I´ve hold many Rolex watches for the same reference, in my work, and you can´t argue a 'Rolex Magic', exist. That´s just silly. A Seiko has more heritage and will last as long as a Rolex. It´s just in your mind..
They are not going to understand the Rolex & tudor reference bro 😅😅😅
lol! Some will I hope 😂😂😂
What a narcissistic re tarded comment… look in the mirror, you are too far from being a royalty 😂
@btonelli 🤣🤣🤣🤣💯
lol 😂
Same same but different lah you get Tudor you whack yourself not getting a Rolex 😢
waits over i guess?
The wait is over
How I love the Leica hype (irony may occur), because it's a bit like the Tesla hype, and obviously there are some camera reviewers (perhaps not you) who always give a slightly better rating because of the name and here also the price.
It is gradually becoming difficult for me to take the Leica hype seriously when there are cameras that can do more for less money with much better autofocus, etc., so why not take us consumers a little more seriously in the future!
As a photographer, I´m not that impressed. Still rocking my original SL. Let's see what Hassy does next...
Considering the price point, equipping the this with a 24MP sensor feels underwhelming.
Understand, and I hope for companies to move beyond 24 but it seems to be the defacto for hybrid sensors right now
Not sure about the AF still, you pay a lot for the badge and Leica's legacy. But if you want the best "performance" then there's a lot more choice at the price of the SL3s. Petapixel give a comprehensive review of the AF, and its ok just not great.
@@ianbrown704 yes I saw their video. Everyone will have their opinion on this, but the reality is a Leica user isn’t always about the latest specs and trying compare to the latest Sony or Nikon, Canon etc. different market
I really don’t think anyone buys a Leica for video, like nobody
Leica need to actually justify their name and price and just not rely on legacy and the illusion that they're premium. This is a great camera yes but I can literally get the S5II and basically have the same camera.
@@williamsolis1 I can buy a Tudor and have pretty much the same watch as a Rolex, but it’s not a Rolex :)
On eye level with Sony, Nikon and Canon now in 2025. Respect !
When the fx3 is cheaper than a camera that does less, that camera is cooked
@@ZiroWatt different cameras for different people. Cant compare
with half of the price, I am happy with my SL2-S. I will pass.
And now what to do.......the AF on my SL3 is rubbish , worse than AF on GFX100II. So i doubt they will fix the AF on SL3 at the Level on the SL3 S what a same !!!!
@@streetphotography.globetro7744 I hope they do
they better do it, I have problems with camera manufacture to give the latest product with these kind of update but never update their flagship camera. Both Sl3 and sl3s have the same Maestro IV Processor though so I m sure future update.
I don’t like the second wheel on the left … that’s not the leica philosophy of the minimum you need to use 😢
Honestly it doesn’t bother me much.
@ I think people buying a leica to don’t get put into the Sony,Nikon Oder canon camp 🤣👍🏻
I would have preferred two function buttons.