ISO 50,000?! Leica SL2-S

The Leica SL2-S offers everything I love about the SL2, but with a smaller resolution and some unique features that the SL2 doesn’t have at the moment. Here are my top 3 features that I love from the SL2-S.
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[@HouseofRen]

ordered mine last week. waiting patiently for it to arrive. can't wait really as I am a first time leica user. thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@mattdayphoto]

Ahh, I’m excited for you! Enjoy it! ❤️👊🏻

[@oliscurra]

Which camera system are you coming from?

[@HouseofRen]

@@oliscurra sony. My sony a7 iii is having a lot of problems. I am a wedding film maker and need a reliable system. I was going to change to Leica next year but because its next to impossible to buy a sony a7s iii I’m being forced to move to Leica early. I have been going through a lot of stress with a buggy sony and a big spend to change to Leica but now that its coming later this week i am very excited. I have been obsessed with Leica for a very long time including Matt’s KZbin channel

[@Paul-jb6rk]

@@HouseofRen which lenses you planning to use?

[@HouseofRen]

@@Paul-jb6rk hey. It’s a big spend to switch a full system and do the work I’m doing so I’ve started on the slightly cheaper side with the sigma 28-70 f2.8 to cover different focal lengths but for beauty shots I’m ordering the sigma 85 f1.4. My Sony and Zeiss batis 85mm might do for a week or two while I transition over. Exciting times

[@krystaljacques1295]

Hi Matt Day, can you make a video comparing the photos you get from the SL2 and SL2-S. Specifically comparing the colour profile of portrait photos (colour science)

[@Anthonylarz]

Love my SL2-S, also loving the 35 Summicron with it. I got the free L adapter & 27-70 kit deal. I also have the Q2, considering selling it.

[@mattdayphoto]

Nice! That’s a solid kit right there.

[@kevinhawthorne5257]

I enjoyed the video

[@mattdayphoto]

Thanks Kevin!

[@thanyawong]

I have Leica SL2-S for one month. It is my intention to get SL2-S not SL2. The resolution of SL2-S is perfect for my work flow and I prefer low light performance. Even these 2 models sell at the same price, I definitely buy SL2-S with no doubt. It is just fitted perfectly to my work.

[@AlejandroGonzalez-AGS]

Great short review Matt…I have been looking at this camera for a while and enough is enough. I purchased one today! Should complement my M7 well…Be safe man! Cheers.

[@AlejandroGonzalez-AGS]

BTW, I now realized why your kids are so cute… and good looking… go figure!

[@HatefYaminiOnline]

Nice overview Matt! Love my SL2-S and shocked how much it was improved over the SL.

[@ApostolosNikolaidis1]

Hi. I'm currently thinking of upgrading from the SL to the SL2-S. Wanted to know how's the colour to the SL2-S model compared to the original? Thank you.

[@HatefYaminiOnline]

@@ApostolosNikolaidis1 I wish I had them side by side. Also, I haven't had the SL2-S long enough to confidently answer your question. I need more time to shoot more portraits, for example. Then I can better judge skin tones. But the responsiveness and AF are in another league compared to the SL.

[@ApostolosNikolaidis1]

@@HatefYaminiOnline thank you, I appreciate it. I can make s quick assumption that probably there is not that much of a difference regarding colour, which is a good thing. Thanks again.

[@frankwieczorek5112]

Can you tell me if the buttons still have the double functions, thanks

[@likeris2]

how battery last?and how about AF face tracking for stills?is it good for street portraits?

[@Kevon420]

Great little video! I hope you can get your hands on one of those fancy new 35mm APO-Summicron-M's soon, you being Mr. 35mm Summicron yourself. I know you shoot almost only B&W on your M6, but I would love to see what you would do with that amazing new lens on all of your Leicas.

[@riccardotesta8132]

Great video! I feel like my SL2-S battery life isn't great - how many batteries do you carry for a wedding ??

[@Nijensikkens]

I still use a canon 5D as an backup for weddings, it's 12MP more then enough for most clients.

[@cjosuegp]

I really loved the video Matt! I hope you reply, how well does the SL2-S work for you when for example the bride is walking a bit fast in a wedding situation?

[@333wanker]

Hi Matt, is the colour the same in both cameras. Thanks Jon

[@GinnyStLawrence]

Hey Matt, if you had to keep one, would you go SL2-S? I was an early adopter of a Q when they first came out, absolutely LOVE the camera. Had an A7RIII, that I sold for a A7III for more of a hybrid camera. Sony is fully capable, but damn I hate the process of using a Sony. I’m looking to drop the A7III for a hybrid Leica. Between the SL2 and SL2-S. Thanks for the content!!

[@frankwieczorek5112]

I do own a original SL and thinking to get me a Gfx100s or a SL2S. What I think is not an improvement that they got rid of the 4 buttons around the display, I think they are great as they all have that double functions. Is that still the case with the SL2S?

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

The SL2 and SL2-S do not have four buttons flanking the Left and Right sides of the rear LCD display, as the SL did.

[@dennisroycoronel6336]

Hey Matt! I'm selling my GFX 50s and switching over to the SL2 system to pair with my Q2, but now I"m kind of stuck with the SL2-S low light capabilities. As a wedding photographer, do you think I'll notice a major difference from the GFX 50s to the SL2-S? I feel like i'm better off going w/ the SL2 and having the same sensor as the q2 but not sure if that low-light capabilities is the way to go. Any advice?

[@menoforma]

Why do you need a low light capabilities? If there is no light, means no light ;) btw SL2-s it’s a great choice personally ;)

[@Bryan-lu4du]

Excellent

[@maximewong3415]

Why not a flip screen 🤔

[@rumporridge1]

Would the SL2-S complement the SL2 for event photography or are these completely different bodies in real world use. Appreciate any feedback.

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

Yes, as long as your work doesn’t demand the greater resolution of the SL2.

[@rumporridge1]

@@johnkasianowicz6536 hey John. Thanks and btw should we all wait for the new SL3-S to come out?

[@iKIMshuffle]

You’re another enthusiast. So, this is my dream cam. I left my LUMIX and Sony for this trash box. I am on my 13th hour mark since the purchase of SL2-s. Convince me not to return this. Battery life… what’s that. I last longer in bed. Wtf.

[@menoforma]

Agree with you, the battery life and cost it’s ridiculous lol and you think whenever created this camera probably never went for for proper video shoot ever.

[@iKIMshuffle]

@@menoforma I didn’t actually play with it when I first rant about it. After walking with it, I bought extra batteries….

[@mike_qbik]

@@iKIMshuffle So what are your thoughts, handling, weight ... pictures?

[@petersmitham8273]

What a gorgeous lady, with such a lovely smile!…..😘🌈📸🇬🇧

[@whotoobe]

Great video, happy you're happy with it. Just want to note I noticed some weird effects on the brick background around 7:00. I think it may be a interlacing/de-interlacing issue/fix? In 1080 the video is showing me subtle faint transparent squares flickering across the background. Not a big deal! Otherwise very tidy video to watch as always.

[@marcosstgo]

Wepa!!

[@MiladJP]

Can everyone please stop making recent SL2-S videos? I want to buy one and now the prices are going up hahah :D

[@johnkiri4310]

Does the FF work with manual M lenses or you need an L lens? thanks

[@Paul-jb6rk]

All M lenses are FF so yes, you get FF with manual M lenses. All you need is the adapter.

[@johnkiri4310]

@@Paul-jb6rk Follow Focus is not available under the following conditions: - Recordings in slow motion - When using a lens adapter - When using MF lenses - When using lenses with AF/MF switch if the MF setting is selected

[@milkismurder]

Matt it's not fair to claim low light performance if your wife is radiant

[@RS-Amsterdam]

"They are not telling what to say hehehehehehe." Let's see how long your relationship lasts when you "burn" a Leica. This is a the 24 MP version for people who know that photography is not about pixel peeping (as I shoot 24MP Leica only, as max, when available ) and big enough to print large format !! I like Leica as Leica shooter but ISO 50.000, who are they kidding, get faster lenses !

[@andrewhoulihan7940]

Meh

[@justinkingery2489]

I appreciate the performance of these Leica SL2/SL2-S cameras, but DAMN they ugly. I thought they might grow on me over time, but they definitely have not. Wonderful cameras, still! Just fugly, IMO. I wonder if others find the design a pro or a con?

[@mattdayphoto]

🤣🤣 that legitimately made me laugh out loud. I love the design, but that’s totally a subjective thing. I will say that it’s insanely comfortable to hold, at least to me.

[@justinkingery2489]

@@mattdayphoto I've got to give you that---they do look nice to hold. I appreciate Leica's willingness to lean into the look that's neither fully past nor future, but it messes with my mind, lol. So ugly it's cool, or just cool and ugly? Or is there a difference between the two?! I imagine shooting such a nice machine makes you grow to love it a little bit, too. To each their own. Hey, man, also wanted to say kudos for the nice mix of videos over the last year. I like the occasional gear chat like this, even when I don't shoot the body. But I also like the other types of vids, too, even just personal chats. Keep mixin' it up; it's working for you.

[@Braunty]

Is it just me or is there a lot more gear-focused videos lately? I would personally enjoy a lot more about the creative process and your images, and a lot less about Leica gear. (5 of 10 of the last videos are about Leica gear)

[@mattdayphoto]

I’m sorry you’re not enjoying the videos lately, man. I naturally talk about Leica gear as it’s what I primarily shoot with. This particular video is the 2nd of 3 videos that I’m doing in collaboration with Leica about their SL2 system. Might not be for everyone, but I’m thankful for the opportunity. At the end of the day, I’m supporting my family. ❤️ Appreciate you sticking around anyway.

[@Braunty]

@@mattdayphoto I definitely understand it was an opportunity of a lifetime, I just love hearing about the creative side. It's hard to be inspired by gear if you know what I mean. I'll be patiently looking forward to the next episode of "some recent photographs" :)

[@mattdayphoto]

@@Braunty totally get that, man. I like to think there’s room for both gear discussion and creative discussion. Sometimes videos get scheduled in when they’re either needed to be, like for a sponsor’s sake, or when they’re relevant to what I’m shooting and thinking about at the moment. Hope you enjoy some of those videos that are coming, one of which in the next week or so.

[@yakattac78]

I enjoy you talking about both, keep it up son 👍there's only really bigheadtaco, Lord Overgard and yourself who are passionate about Leica and shoot them too!

[@_jprater]

Don’t make me buy this too… #FTA

[@GKhanKutar]

There is no advantage to get that camera if you are not a Leica Fanboy which is also fine. If you are going to use manual focus for video just get GFX100s with amazing Dynamic Range , Colors , High Iso , 12bit Raw option, Depth … You will also get much much better IQ for stills too. Cheers.

[@mattdayphoto]

That's rad, do you have any links to some of your video work with that kind of setup?

[@GKhanKutar]

@@mattdayphoto You can check this and some others too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXynk52biq6rp6c Leica SL-S is still overpriced good looking camera.

[@mattdayphoto]

@@GKhanKutar Oh no, I’m sorry, I meant like your work that you’ve shot. Like in practical working environments, how has it held up for you with both filming and the editing?

[@GKhanKutar]

@@mattdayphoto What are you going to do with my work? Is that your answer or you have to defend Leica no matter what happens? :))) I am a fashion photographer. SL2-S and a 35mm APO SL lens costs over 10K vs GFX100s with GF45mm F2.8 lens costs 7700$. And you are talking about how small the files are with SL2-S. I can buy lots of SD cards and SSD drivers for 1000$ and still have 1200$ in my pocket. Btw SL2-S will not give you better IQ then Fujifilm GF system both in stills and video. If you are loving Leica brand and you are a fanboy , there is nothing wrong with it and you can still get Leica. It is all about how you feel with it. 😜

[@mattdayphoto]

@@GKhanKutar You just have a lot of experience talking about what Leica cameras can or can’t do. Haha. I would assume you’ve used them in some working scenarios. If I click on your name, it shows all of your comments on my channel and literally every comment is about how you don’t like Leica cameras.