Read the full first impressions and gets closer look at the photos here: www.churchxstreet.com/p/leica-sl3-first-impressions-from
@Bollywoodhollywood20237 ай бұрын
Well done Gajan ❤ exellent overall picture. Leica is not for masses and its philosophy is quality and not quantity. My Leica SL2 with SL Summilux produces exceptional images which are unique and rich and only rivalled my Hasselblad. Q3 with that stunning 28 mm lens is a master piece . Most KZbinrs are plain noobs and have no idea what they are talking about . It’s like comparing a Porsche Macan EV with a Chinese or Korean at 1/5 of the price and then talk BS about Porsche . Just wait and watch online forums plagued with comments how overpriced this is and how Sony offers three cameras with better specs at 1/3rd of Price without realising what it is . Majority of them have never seen , held or used Leica
@dakotaxu47922 ай бұрын
Appreciate the trouble you take to bring us these informative videos. They really help
@empbizpres7 ай бұрын
So ready to buy this. I’ve been waiting since my OG SL for just this model. Thanks for the great overview.
@empbizpres7 ай бұрын
Forgot my food emoji: 🍔
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Nice! Enjoy the journey ✌🏾
@JohanKhoo7 ай бұрын
I love your reviews - enthusiastic but still realistic.... I love my SL2S, and will await your final review before deciding to pull any triggers.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Truly appreciate the support 🙏🏾
@luissalazar20217 ай бұрын
I have been waiting for this camera since the beginning of digital era, coming from film time with RB67, I love Leica engineering
@IntrovertAmateur7 ай бұрын
🍜 To be honest I really really like your videos including these first impressions, but as I mentioned before, your long term stuff are the real gems and they are just so damn good and unique on YT. Can't wait for this happening for the SL3! (and perhaps the X100VI? - That Fuji is so hyped right now, it makes even my small channel grow :D) Much appreciate your work man - excited for the next gig! :)
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Same. I enjoy getting the early access but what I really love is putting together those long-term stories. Looking forward to working on one for this in the months to come.
@rossxjohnson7 ай бұрын
🍣 really enjoyed in the depth coverage and first impressions. PS: Looks like you're having fun creating something awesome with other creatives based on your stories. 🏍
@artywadd7 ай бұрын
Great video Gajan! I have it pre-ordered. Can't wait to get it and put it through its paces. 🍔
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Nice!! Congrats 👏🏾
@parmanduke7 ай бұрын
Your work is amazing and you’re one of those artists that makes every camera you use look magnificent. The SL3 is the pinnacle tier of cameras for sure.
@darkroom83174 ай бұрын
I think this overview clinched it for me… I was on the fence between this & the Q3… thanks for sharing your experience & thoughts with us! 🍟
@GajanBalan4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@meghanadganpule7 ай бұрын
In my opinion , Leica should start creating " How to videos " which will talk about their design sense and other aesthetic part of the product . Hope some one from Leica will see this comment and start working on this . Very few people know about Leica and their legacy and lens craftsmanship and coatings . Looking forward to see these videos in future . As always your video gives clear idea and inspiration about using the gears . Cheers and best luck .
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
They dropped a few today but yes, I’d love to see more.
@empbizpres7 ай бұрын
I don’t know what they have available for the SL3, but the Leica Australia channel folks do an amazing job of explaining and tutoring.
@gautambiswas73387 ай бұрын
Thanks for the very nice and informative video. I was glued to the end and absorbed every bit of it. It was clear that the engineers at Wetzlar put their heart and soul into designing this camera, but in contrast to what Andrea Pacella mentioned as the SL3 being the state of the art as of 2024, I was a bit puzzled by the autofocus tracking (or lack of it) which you mentioned is only good till 4fps, then what is the use of having a 15fps speed. Not sure whether these features have the potential to improve with future firmware updates. Till then I am holding on to my SL2 and looking forward to more on-field reviews, especially concerning the autofocus tracking.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
With a 60MP sensor, those readout speeds aren’t conducive for significantly faster burst rates with continuous AF right now. I imagine they gotta release and S model gear for speed.
@rumporridge17 ай бұрын
Great video Gajan, definitely will pick this up in the fall and pair it with my SL2. No way I’m selling that piece. Really delighted Leica listened to its customers and gave us a masterpiece of a camera.
@FreddieDe_Grate7 ай бұрын
Great presentation and review. I appreciate your insight and explanation about the new features. I have the SL2 and for my work I make the contrast focus work for me. I like what they have done with the SL3 body and will look forward what the SL line will continue to offer. 👍🏾😊
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Freddie ✌🏾
@TeteRecinos7 ай бұрын
🍣 am so glad saving for my first Leica kit has taken long enough for the SL3 to come out 😂. This looks like an incredible camera.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Nice! There’s a ton to look forward to.
@AlexOnStreets7 ай бұрын
Great work! Probably the biggest update that matters to me is size and weight. Good thing I kept my M-L adapter, extra battery and of course, all my M lenses. Wont buy right away but eventually when I have some more demanding jobs on the way. Looks like a camera that will last a decade.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Agreed. I’m also excited for how much better it’ll get over time. The SL2 series saw so many firmware updates and the team is eager to drop a bunch more with this.
@-grey7 ай бұрын
I've been accidentally turning on my GRIII and G7XII for years with the playback button. 🥘 I don't think buttons are bad, but maybe make it a double click, shutter+press, or a long press just so you don't arrive to your destination with a dead battery because it got bumped and took 1400 images of the inside of your bag. 🤔
@forgottenamericana7 ай бұрын
Don't forget folks, Panasonic will be releasing their new cameras soon! S1 II or S1R/h II....
@r423sdex7 ай бұрын
Be a better option.
@goldfinch22837 ай бұрын
Good first look! Most people who criticise Leica have never really used one.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Yup
@stevemphoto7 ай бұрын
Great video! I've never used an SL camera. Does this camera give you any focus confirmation indication (a la green square) when you use an M lens? Or do you have to punch in/use focus peaking to confirm focus?
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
You’d have to use peaking to confirm focus in that way.
@stevemphoto7 ай бұрын
@@GajanBalan Thanks for the quick response! That's slightly disappointing. I have an M11 and a Nikon Zf. The Zf has that feature and I love using my M lenses on it. I would have sold my Zf and M11 and got this if you had said yes.... ;)
@christopherrodriguez72237 ай бұрын
This is really great for what it is, what else do we need today?
@ShawnPBruce7 ай бұрын
Very excited to see the tilt screen... but the power button has me hesitant. I switched from other brands to LUMIX because they had the switch. I definitely need to swing by the Meatpacking District store and check this out though.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Everyone was feeling the same way when we saw it. I gotta spend more time to see how it benefits users.
@nicoxg7 ай бұрын
Enticing, definitely! I need to look into what lens would pair nicely with this body and then see where I land budget-wise. But enticing indeed! 🍣
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@nicholascorby31096 ай бұрын
If you had to pick one camera and lens, would you have the Fuji GFX 100ii or the Leica SL3 ? Nicholas
@GajanBalan6 ай бұрын
Between the two, I’m more interested in the SL3. It caters to my type of work better.
@irutgers7 ай бұрын
Am excited for your full review! I just got a Z8…and what resonated is not the features added to the SL3 is the simplicity versus the wealth of features in the Z8
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Same, looking forward to really pushing this in all sorts of environments.
@irutgers7 ай бұрын
I’m so envious..my Z8 came out of my pocket, but would love to be reviewing new camera gear all the time…
@chrisloomis14896 ай бұрын
Gajan : Thank you , very thoughtful and comprehensive review of the SL 3 I always enjoy your work. I have Leica M3 and Ma , and I love them , other than my Rollei Wide and 75mm TLR's .
@GajanBalan6 ай бұрын
Nice
@A1000Truths2 ай бұрын
Me patiently waiting for the long term review of the SL3. Specifically coming from someone who spoke so highly of the SL2-S
@GajanBalan2 ай бұрын
Review done filming. Should drop it two weeks ✌🏾
@A1000Truths2 ай бұрын
@@GajanBalan 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@jaredweinstockphoto7 ай бұрын
Great video, Gajan. Is the updated UI coming to the Ms and Qs?
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Unlikely for the M because I imagine much of it tied to the Maestro IV processor. The Q3 should be possible. I did my part by asking the team to bring it to as many cameras as possible lol.
@carlomac2 ай бұрын
I’ve heard people have had an issue with the sl3 crashing and general instability, hopefully this gets sorted over time. Hope the articulating screen is not a weak point for dust and moisture, would much prefer it without it tbh. Good initial impression.
@GajanBalan2 ай бұрын
Review coming soon ✌🏾
@AlexL-g6s7 ай бұрын
Really great video and review! Love the insights. Thoughtful and interesting
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@snappyft7 ай бұрын
Great video Gaian. Like you, I have an SL2-S, but I’m certainly interested in this camera. I look forward to watching your review when you’ve had more time with it!
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@jaekim53977 ай бұрын
Which one would you choose between Hasselblad X2d vs Leica SL3 for portraits and landscape? thank you for your review on SL3...
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
I gotta put the SL3 through a proper trial in some of my shooting situations. I feel like it’ll let me shoot in more places, where the X2D will deliver richer files in specific environments. But again, gotta test them properly to find out.
@Vvvrrrmmm7 ай бұрын
Should have given it a tilt viewfinder like Fuji GFX and make it more svelte
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
You know, I might not be against it.
@dakotaxu47922 ай бұрын
The thing is this: I have a Nikon Z9 and I purchased the Leica 50mm Noctilux 0.95 specifically for the Z9 because the Z9 is the most customizable camera I have ever used. HOWEVER I am also seriously interested in purchasing the Leica SL3 once it’s available. That being said, even after watching this video I’m not fully convinced that the Leica SL3 is as versatile a camera as the Nikon Z9. I feel that I will get better use of the Leica Noctilux on the Z9 instead of the SL3
@1DaviesNeil5 ай бұрын
Is the question, best image quality in a Leica SL3 v Hasselblad X2D head to head, it is for me
@시원한바람-r3e4 ай бұрын
🍌 Thank you so much for the helpful review! I loved that you removed the white Leica logo on the SL3. Personally, I don’t like that font. I’m excited to try this model.
@GajanBalan4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@Josh_Sattin7 ай бұрын
Great video Gajan! Camera looks awesome. Thanks!
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@Ullr-Zero-Kelvin6 ай бұрын
🍪 I’m curious which len produces the better photograph on the SL3, a Leica SL lens or the Leica M lens if it’s a 🍎 to 🍏 comparison when both lens are of equal quality, say a 50mm APO lens SL or M. Reason I ask is I’ve heard the M APO lens are good to at least 200 megapixels. Thanks for the video!
@GajanBalan6 ай бұрын
Better is subjective but if we’re largely looking from a technical perspective, that SL is gonna drive better results. They’re engineered to resolve details well beyond 100MP.
@FarisRidhwan7 ай бұрын
🍟 nice to know there’s shutter angle & ASA on the video setting!
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Great features. Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@FastAkira7 ай бұрын
I just want to know if the image quality, the color science, are top and how they compare with previous cameras from Leica
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Looking forward to figuring that out myself.
@jeanjoseph22887 ай бұрын
Was it impossible to have the screen be flush to the body like the x100v?
@ldmndz46527 ай бұрын
Also with the new X100VI!..all that German engineering and yeah..they can't figure out a way to have the screen seemingly flush with the body in their Q3's haha maybe the Q4 by that time they will have figured it out..haha
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
It’s possible yes, but the priority here was accessibility and durability. Having something you can access from any angle while being IP54 rated.
@rizkytp7 ай бұрын
🍛I don't know how long it takes, I'm going to save to buy this one!
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Nice! Enjoy the journey ✌🏾
@lanycera7 ай бұрын
As much as I love Leica, no it doesn't compete with what's out there - yet. The AF system is still miles behind the Canon R5 and lightyears behind Sony (it was straight out atrocious on the SL2 and that's coming from an event and commercial photographer). Let's just be realistic instead of overhyping a camera to something that it simply isn't. For most users it'll still be more than enough, of course.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
How many modern cameras can keep working in 45 degree weather? There’s this strange thing with Leica that compels people to speak in absolutes. ‘Can’t compete’ is such a weird thing to believe because like I mentioned at the end of the video, it all comes down to how people leverage the differentiating features. Sometimes it’s just one thing that tips the scale and suddenly, something like a Sony A7R V can’t compete because it overheats. Different tools for different jobs.
@anils.rkumar65517 ай бұрын
Thats a lot of Clear opinions about the new Guy.Thanks Buddy🌶
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@jackyvantastic7 ай бұрын
Great video Gajan! I´m really excited for this camera
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@picturemaker7 ай бұрын
Does the plastic shutter button still make that noisy click? On a quiet set it was too noisy in the SL2-S.
@BrandonTalbot7 ай бұрын
It better! that shutter is the holy grail of shutters
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
The shutter sounds better than before.
@picturemaker7 ай бұрын
Gajan, are you meaning the shutter or the shutter button? Reason I ask is I was shooting using electronic shutter in a completely silent set with the SL2-S and the plastic click of the shutter button was so noticeable that I had to stop. I would have expected the shutter button to be silent to offer completely silent shooting. A small detail perhaps but important I feel.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
@@picturemaker Ah okay, that's interesting. I was talking about the actual shutter sound not the button itself. I didn't get the sense of the button (which is redesigned a bit) had a clickiness but I'll review it properly when I test this further.
@picturemaker7 ай бұрын
@@GajanBalan I look forward to the review. Thanks Gajan.
@dakotaxu47922 ай бұрын
Now that we have reached a plateau in technology what can you improve in a camera today? You can have a button that when pressed shoots out pepper spray from the camera in an emergency
@ThomasConniffe7 ай бұрын
Interesting video, especially hearing the thoughts of the people that made it
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@nicholasgz8905 ай бұрын
you prefer this one or the hassleblad x2d?
@GajanBalan5 ай бұрын
Gonna spend the next few months with the SL3. I should have a better opinion by the end of it.
@Zimh916 ай бұрын
Hi Gajan, just wondering if you plan to release a full review of the SL3 soon ? Not sure if you used the camera this last month, or if you just keep shooting with your combo M11 - SL2S 🙂 Anyway, thanks a lot and take care !
@GajanBalan6 ай бұрын
I am. I’m looking to test it for a few more months and drop a long-term review. I wanna make sure it’s concise and a bit more wide-ranging, like my SL2s review.
@Zimh916 ай бұрын
@@GajanBalan Sure, these long-term review that you use to do are the best 👍
@simonwgiles7 ай бұрын
Was there any discussion about the blockchain capabilities of the M11-P being ported across to the SL3? Does that require incremental hardware or just firmware?
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
The production of this product began earlier than the M11-P and so the hardware chip for CAI encryption was not on the table. By the time it became available, it was too far along to be incorporated with the SL3. There was also the belief that an M product would be the better introduction into the authenticity space, and improving upon it in later generations. This is what I was told by Leica.
@jasongold67517 ай бұрын
the finest, clearest, in depth look of this complex camera body! Bravo! It's not for me! I don't buy any new cameras and lenses. I'm happily not a pro, but a daily photographer, using old equipment! M3,Nikon-F and some very compact, older digital cameras! Don't forget the elephant in the room! The Phone! Bravo!
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Jason. Enjoy the journey ✌🏾
@nicholascorby31097 ай бұрын
I thought the previous model was too heavy. I am keen to handle this one. Cheers
@Zimh917 ай бұрын
Hi Gajan ! 🍓 Thanks for this introduction video. I can't wait for the full review, especially as yours are always very interesting to watch ! If you can do one like you did for the SL2-S it will be great ! I just received my SL3 right after launch and I will start using it today, trying to compare with my M11 in terms of image rendering, and user experience to decide which one I keep. I know both are in a very different area of usage and actually very complementary but I can't afford to have both at the end 😄 I'd love to see your honest thoughts and feedbacks on comparing the SL3 with the SL2-S (for video, and also low light performance : Leica seem to promote the idea that the SL3 is as good as the SL2-S in low light, but with of course the higher resolution). And also, comparing it with the M11. Both sensors are "the same", but are they for real in the final results... ? Having tested the Q3 a few months ago, I felt there was a difference with the M11 too, in terms of colors etc... Anyway, all the best and take care !
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions and watching all the way through 🙏🏾
@karumo_x7 ай бұрын
Excellent video.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@ohgu43617 ай бұрын
🫑 really like your videos man !
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@pathfindercod46387 ай бұрын
LOL SECRET OF account. :) haha great overview...
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Haha, thanks for watching ✌🏾
@gurugamer86327 ай бұрын
Do you prefer M11 or SL3?
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
I think I’ll always reach for an M11 first, but that’s largely because of how I shoot. But this SL3 sure feels like a perfect partner.
@gurugamer86327 ай бұрын
@@GajanBalan M11 is king
@salduaij7 ай бұрын
Just imagine if the sl3s had a global shutter 😍
@sunil31357 ай бұрын
Very good review! How is the IBIS in the SL3 compared to SL2? In numbers the IBIS in the SL3 is inferior (5 EV in SL3 vs 6 EV in SL2).
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
On paper it’s less, in practice I couldn’t see the difference yet. Looking forward to testing it further in person.
@OpenDGuitar7 ай бұрын
I love the Q system, and wish for an M system…but the SL…it is a Leica with a lot of the brand touch points, but it seems like this is in a much more crowded competitive field.
@japandrej7 ай бұрын
🍠 Grilled sweet potato fries ftw! Thanks for the video! I'm not in the market for this one though - the M is my choice when it comes to shooting Leica and for more "modern" setups I still stick to my Canon setups, however I loved watching what the company is doing with their SL line. Seems like a lovely camera.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Now you got me craving some sweet potato fries! Haha, thanks for watching ✌🏾
@mahdimanesh42217 ай бұрын
I somehow love the on/off button :-) might wear off… any hint on comparing it to the X2D? In your personal opinion?
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
I’ll definitely look to cover that in an upcoming review.
@mahdimanesh42217 ай бұрын
@@GajanBalan awesome! Looking forward to it, as a previous X2D owner 😌
@Gvacam12227 ай бұрын
I find the shutter way more noisy that sl2 and sl2-s
@drc45637 ай бұрын
Your prefer to GFX100s or 100s II?
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Of the two? X2D
@Arcadia112017 ай бұрын
The weight reduction is welcome (I had an S1R and it was not fun to carry and use) but I find the giant logo mystifying.
@ziggy1497 ай бұрын
It’s been that way since the very beginning of the SL
@rumporridge17 ай бұрын
Sold off my S1R because of the weight and the user interface that rivaled calculus.
@Arcadia112017 ай бұрын
Same @@rumporridge1
@joelb7277 ай бұрын
As always... superb. Biryani emoji.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@ldmndz46527 ай бұрын
What you think of the new Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4?.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Haven’t tested it but looks interesting.
@yossishtekler75997 ай бұрын
like to see how lenses doing with this camera
@ZenoWatson7 ай бұрын
Positive stuff Gajan. 🍎
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@danvalicek7 ай бұрын
The question that now arises is, why should I continue to think about buying an M11?
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Very true. At this point it’s really meant for the rangefinder enthusiast.
@МаксимИнюточкин7 ай бұрын
Why did they write such a fine print LEICA? 😏 I couldn't even figure out what kind of camera it was for a long time until I read the description of the video... 😅
@qwiththephotos_7 ай бұрын
🍔🍔🍔 another great no nonsense review
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Appreciate you brother, thank you 🙏🏾
@dvdprtz707 ай бұрын
all this words to say Leica just put out a Q3 with interchangeable lens
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Lol k
@strippedlist7 ай бұрын
HDMI 2.1!!!!
@lowIQstuff7 ай бұрын
i want a sony a7v
@martyngreville-giddings68127 ай бұрын
🍓
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@dbferry39737 ай бұрын
For all the talk of creating a more streamlined user experience, I think the comment about camera technology having reached a plateau is one that won't age well. Typical of Leica to launch a camera that is inferior in features to the Nikon, Sony, Canon etc of 5 years ago. When those Japanese manufacturers release their updates later this year, this camera is going to look dated very quickly. It's essentially a Panasonic rehoused in a Leica branded body. It looks great, but it is very confusing as a flagship offering. Just seems like a bit of a suckers camera that can do a great job but can't justify its own price or existence.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
People have been saying this for years and somehow, it never really sticks. And that’s largely because people try to equate products along spec sheets over user experience.
@quentindescotte60377 ай бұрын
I can sense a hint of frustration in your comment. I’m unsure if you’re disappointed with this new release or if you simply don’t favor Leica as a brand. Nevertheless, I’m intrigued by your thoughts on technology. I share a similar perspective with the guy discussing the plateau of technology. What advancements do you wish for in the near future? What are your needs? Do you believe other brands possess breakthrough technologies that will soon demonstrate we are not hitting a plateau?
@dbferry39737 ай бұрын
@@quentindescotte6037
@jonathandegardАй бұрын
Dave Weckl's child !
@finn42407 ай бұрын
🍜
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@jeffsturgess25306 ай бұрын
🍒
@GajanBalan6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@makmak69L77 ай бұрын
This camera is not for me. Still I believe that Canon, Nikon, and Sony provide better all rounder performance. For me Leica means the M system.
@ChrisSaunders7 ай бұрын
🥑
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Appreciate you for watching, thank you ✌🏾
@Old-School-Liberal7 ай бұрын
Video features are disappointing maybe in the SL3-S
@trippalhealicks3 ай бұрын
🍕
@boostedgixxer7 ай бұрын
🥡🥢
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@OmarZRobles7 ай бұрын
🌮
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Appreciate you ✌🏾See you next week!
@ukemeumana7827 ай бұрын
🍣
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Appreciate you fam ✌🏾
@daveed44757 ай бұрын
🥭
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@muntublackson47577 ай бұрын
leica just cannibalised sony with this new form factor
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Nah. But they definitely made the SL platform significantly better.
@_parkphoto6 ай бұрын
🍯🍯🍯
@GajanBalan6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching brother ✌🏾
@_parkphoto6 ай бұрын
@@GajanBalan always 🙏🏻
@waynenathan26087 ай бұрын
not a big fan of that fat illuminated power button.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
It’s gonna alienate people
@rumporridge17 ай бұрын
Prefer the switch
@m1k3e7 ай бұрын
It looks so out of place, I can’t believe they went with it.
@JBP887 ай бұрын
Yeah, they kinda skirt that one and talk about its “brilliance” alone.
@matthiaskreuziger96477 ай бұрын
🥦
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@r423sdex7 ай бұрын
Why is it so expensive ? Leica lenses are no better than other brands, those days are long gone.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
They’re priced because of how and where they’re made. Leica makes a range of lenses with different characteristics. Their SL APO line is hard to beat.
@gmiddleb7 ай бұрын
🍔
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@Photojouralist1237 ай бұрын
Damn never seen a tilt screen
@sssf557 ай бұрын
Andrea Pacella's opinion perfectly encapsulates why Leica has failed in the modern era. As "romantic" as it may sound, It's naïve to assume that photography technology has plateaued. This is why for nearly the same price of an SL3 you can buy a GFX system which completely overshadows it. Leica's slip up is that it never considered Japanese manufacturers its "competition" and that arrogance has turned them from industry leaders to luxury fashion brand in little over a decade.
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
Please elaborate how Leica has failed in the modern era. Last I checked, they continue to sell out of their most popular products and have had their third consecutive record-breaking sales year.
@TlhOnYT7 ай бұрын
@sssf55 I completely agree with your assessment.
@sssf557 ай бұрын
@@GajanBalan Photography as an industry has grown and Leica's growth rate has been stunted relative to its competitors. But you can't just think of Leica as any camera company. It has the heritage of being the "Ferrari" of the camera world- both extreme performance machine and work of art. However, unlike a Ferrari Leica's continual lack of innovation has significantly reduced their value proposition in the modern era. My point being that while more people are buying Leica's, its relative appeal has not scaled with its prior industry leading position in the market. From a consumers perspective this makes total sense because if your average BMW was faster than a Ferrari, I don't think Ferrari's would sell as well.
@goldfinch22837 ай бұрын
@@sssf55wow, incredible how you manage to show your lack of knowledge. You mix up innovation and with adding more and more technical features, that most people think they need, but most of the time never use. So, it’s good that guys like you can find alternatives in the marked; no need to share your view on Leica.
@sssf557 ай бұрын
@@goldfinch2283 I didn't say anything about adding more features. I said lack of innovation. It's ridiculous that 6k+ camera has far worse autofocus than a $800 Sony. It's also unacceptable that a 6K+ camera has worse jpeg's than a $900 Fuji. These are not "additional" features, they are the basics that Leica is falling behind at. I obviously haven't tried the SL3, but my experience with the Q3 was incredibly disappointing. That camera has worse than average corner focus and has a poorly installed OIS system that constantly rattles as you move the camera like a cheap toy. I'm saying this as a fan of the Leica, that they're falling behind and I can't justify owning a modern Leica anymore. They have not improved over their competitors and praising them benefits no one. I get that its cool to own a Leica and show off, but It's also got to do the job at that price point.
@riversheppherd1217 ай бұрын
Im sorry “ secret” only fans account 😂😂😂
@GajanBalan7 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@Kamukix7 ай бұрын
I noticed the different style of presentation and content, and I dig it. It didn't feel like a fluff piece, and offered genuine useful thoughts and information. I'm curious about the SL3 and I'll definitely keep my eye on it and the (hopefully) inevitable Panasonic counterpart whenever that happens. 🥢🍚