hdmesa
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Yeah, but "cover glass and new processor" as the reasons for base ISO 100 instead of 64 doesn't make sense unless I'm missing something about sensor design. I think something was lost in translation as it makes more sense if referencing the new processor to say something like, "We made base ISO 100 since with the new processor we could achieve the same dynamic range as we could with the M11 at ISO 64." The cover glass reference I still find perplexing, though. That should have nothing to do with a sensor's base ISO, but maybe someone can explain the connection.
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That seems odd since many Nikons have base ISO 64, and they have thicker cover glass compared to the M11. Maybe Leica wanted to start at ISO 100 so that the dual gain boost happens in at a higher ISO for video/low light benefit.
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In Leica Miami's live launch day video on YouTube, they discussed this. Yes, the new IBIS mechanism means the multi-shot firmware needs to be rewritten. The hope is it will be added in firmware later. They pointed out that the other SL cameras also did not have multi-shot at launch. They also encouraged everyone to reach out to Leica to request they keep this feature.
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@jonoslack, thank you for this review. The SL3 is growing on me as a viable alternative for M lenses to the somewhat stability-challenged M11/M11-P platform. I do have one question, was it ever discussed as to why they used ISO 100 as the base ISO for the SL3 instead of ISO 64 like we have on the M11?
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It's an outlier for the loudness of the shutter, yes. But as I said, the issue with mechanical shutters in general versus EFCS is the length of the shutter operation, which is longer than that of EFCS. It's been a noticeable difference on all the mirrorless cameras I've used. EFCS is also the default shutter mode for Canon (and maybe others, can't remember), so many users may never experience the mechanical shutter.
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Nikon/Sony/Canon have some very well-dampened shutters. The main difference to me regarding the mechanical shutter is it can sound like two exposures are being taken with a single shot if you're used to the EFCS shutter. This was something some M11 users weren't fond of because Leica added off-sensor metering in rangefinder mode; but, it works just like other mirrorless cameras in mechanical shutter mode only louder.
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Much quieter shutter operation (fewer clicks + rear curtain is quieter). Leica is unlikely to incorporate EFCS because of the wide aperture bokeh artifact issue at high shutter speeds. To avoid the issues, they'd need to have the more complicated firmware option for shutter type, which would be an auto shutter type option that automatically switches to mechanical at higher shutter speeds.
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SD Card Issues with M11/M11M Since Firmware 2.0.2
hdmesa replied to johnbuckley's topic in Leica M11
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My M11M was trouble free until 2.0.2, after which I had one corrupt DNG and one freeze. After resetting the camera (not importing old profiles and turning off dust protection), I've not had the issue return.
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There is nothing consistent that anyone has found between us all. If we could reproduce the freeze reliably across all of us with the issue, Leica would have fixed it already. I would wait for reports from the next firmware update before purchasing.
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Would it work better if I applied the strip of tape to my forehead and wrote "dummy" on it?
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Yes. Rotating the lens is required to line it up in order to extend it and lock it, so I don't see why rotating it would be an issue. It freely rotates when unlocked.
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You can collapse it after it's mounted. You don't want to mount or unmount a collapsed lens because the rear elements stick back too far when collapsed. Technically if the lens is collapsed, you can pull it off or put it on – IF you keep it aligned perfectly straight. But if you insert or remove a collapsed lens at even a slight angle, the rear element can hit things inside the camera on its way in or out.
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28 1.5 on the M11M, wide open
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28 1.5 on the M11M, wide open at minimum focusing distance
