Leica SL3 Review from a Canon/Sony shooter

This is my review after living with and shooting with the Leica SL3 along with the 75 app, 35 summicron and sigma 70-200.
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[@jayocotube6483]

Dude, this is really well said. It’s an artist’s machine. Is it for everyone? No. Is it for me? Yes. Am I selling my R5? Not a chance. People do yap about the price. I’ve had a 75 APO since day 1. I’ll bet in a few more years I’ll still get close to 3k for it. Total cost of ownership over the long haul is actually closer than most people think. Again, well said.

[@constantinephotography5287]

Thank you sir! Totally agree on all points!

[@blakerooney291]

You’re on the mark. I have the SL3 and the Sony A7R V. They’re both great cameras but the menu system on the Sony is awful. The feel of the SL3 is better in all ways.

[@xiiiconcepts]

Leica cameras are handmade pieces of art that inspire the user to create art and tell a story. You never forget that basic fundamental when you pick one up. Hard to explain to those who may not have had the chance to use one, that may be more vocal in condemning the brands, price, technical specs, or even the users. I always encourage those to continue using whatever inspires them to tell their story no matter the tool.

[@constantinephotography5287]

@@xiiiconcepts well said and totally agree!!!

[@Ich-k7y]

Nice said👍 So no more complaining about the „exposure issue“? Did you recognized problems with freezing, or deleting, overwriting files with the SL3?

[@constantinephotography5287]

I would still like a way to Toggle that feature off. I’ll still complain! 🤣 No…I even tried to replicate it and didn’t have any deleted files or issues. All files stayed on the camera and none of them were erased on the SD or CF express. I recorded some thoughts on that…I reached out to Leica and got an automated email as an SL3 owner. Apparently what some users have done is removed their battery without turning the camera off…then putting a new one in…and then just start shooting….john wick style. kinda goes into the hate I see out there for the camera/brand.

[@Ich-k7y]

​@@constantinephotography5287 As you know, hater’s gonna hate😉. However it seems there is an issue which needs to be solved by Leica. I own the SL3 too. I don’t have any problems with freezing, overwriting etc. I could imagine that it could be a problem if your camera freezes and you have to pull out battery. In this case you don’t have the possibility to shut down the camera as Leica is asking - meanwhile they working on getting the issue fixed.

[@constantinephotography5287]

@Ich-k7y I’ve had to pull that battery a couple of times and didn’t notice any loss of images. But agreed…it should be fixed. Do I think it warrants a click bait “warning” thumbnail …no. Haha

[@karmatopden3417]

So far so good , my copy of SL3 it’s ok

[@nickditoro]

Great video; much appreciated (I've been waiting for an SL3 since it was announced, so look for reviews like yours). Are files downloaded via the Leica Photos App to your iPad Pro uploaded to iCloud by default or would that require specifically saving them to Photos?

[@constantinephotography5287]

@@nickditoro you can change the settings and have them saved however you prefer. Personally, I just have it saved locally to the iPad then uploaded to Lightroom (which is on the cloud).

[@nickditoro]

@@constantinephotography5287 Thank you!

[@webersteve1547]

I have it but still like the SL2 more

[@constantinephotography5287]

That’s great!! It’s something special when you have a camera that you connect with and the newest versions just don’t tempt you.

[@elliotresnick5433]

How come?

[@geoffreyinniss6036]

Curious, what wrist strap are you using on the SL3

[@constantinephotography5287]

I’m using the Peak Design Clutch. I really like them. Shoulder straps always seem to get In the way for me during shoots.

[@elliotresnick5433]

With 4 Leica cameras, what’s your use case for each of them?

[@constantinephotography5287]

Right now I only have two Leica bodies. A Leica Q3 and the Sl3. The Q3 is for personal/travel and I use the 28 as a second wide angle prime for commercial work. The SL3 is my primary paid work camera for commercial work, portraits and also for some sports for my kids.

[@elliotresnick5433]

@@constantinephotography5287 Lately I’ve been struggling with my Q3’s focal length (starting to miss the versatility of an interchangeable body).

[@constantinephotography5287]

@@elliotresnick5433 I’ve been there with my Q2. I ended up selling it. I regretted it and got the Q3. Don’t do anything rush…take a step back and be honest with how the camera works for you. Good news is…you should get most of your money back selling it.