hhn360 Posted July 1, 2017 Share #21 Â Posted July 1, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Since February, you could already get this camera for $800 off on Amazon. Â I think it's a combination of slow sales after early adaptors (of which I am one), competitive market pressures whether direct or indirect competitors (e.g., X1D, M10, and A9), and a refresh upcoming (had this been a 36 mp sensor like the D810 it would have had more staying power). Â I shoot fashion and use the D810 (of which I have 3) for that. If the SL had the resolution and dynamic range of the D810 I would use that but as it is, I use the SL for general purpose work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FlashGordonPhotography Posted July 1, 2017 Share #22 Â Posted July 1, 2017 Well it's still at the old US level pricing in Oz.... Â Doesn't matter for me. Mine already paid for themselves. Except for a high resolution version I can't see how they could upgrade the body for me. The only changes I want are firmware based. Â The only reason I could see for a hardware change would be if they wanted to standardise to the M10 sensor or offer a higher resolution version. Either way my bodies are just fine (although I'd add a high res version in a second). Â So I vote for price standardisation with a side order of additional competition. Â There a new TL coming and the S desperately needs an upgrade before the SL2 arrives. Â Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD_50 Posted July 1, 2017 Share #23 Â Posted July 1, 2017 Is this already the end of the SL story, or is this the restart with an improved body? Â Leica should make a statement, just to encourage new customers to invest in the SL system. Currently I wouldn't buy one, maybe the big price drop is the start of a clearance sale and the end of the SL system? They've announced a roadmap for lens releases. That says more than a price drop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share #24 Â Posted July 1, 2017 It could be a lot worse. The S system needs an update and the US price for a new S007 just INcreased $2000. Â Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3D-D0T Posted July 2, 2017 Share #25  Posted July 2, 2017 It could be a lot worse. The S system needs an update and the US price for a new S007 just INcreased $2000.  Jeff  Is this arrogance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 2, 2017 Share #26 Â Posted July 2, 2017 No. Just a price increase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted July 2, 2017 Share #27 Â Posted July 2, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Don't you think Leica prices its products buy what the market will bear? They know their customers and what we will pay for what they build. Is the Noctilux really worth $10,800 but they sell all they make. Â It will come out what this price drop means, soon enough. Â Â The SL with its price drop peaks my interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VVJ Posted July 2, 2017 Share #28 Â Posted July 2, 2017 Is this arrogance? Â More likely setting expectations for the next S i think which if it indeed comes with 70-80MP will almost certainly be more expensive... Â Perhaps we know in September... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delrosa81 Posted July 2, 2017 Share #29 Â Posted July 2, 2017 Im in the same shoes as you. Im less than 7 days. Â Â I literally bought an SL less than 7 days ago. I'm livid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD_50 Posted July 2, 2017 Share #30 Â Posted July 2, 2017 Im in the same shoes as you. Im less than 7 days. Â Â Â If you bought from a reputable dealer, return it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irakly Shanidze Posted July 2, 2017 Share #31  Posted July 2, 2017 Well it's still at the old US level pricing in Oz....  Doesn't matter for me. Mine already paid for themselves. Except for a high resolution version I can't see how they could upgrade the body for me. The only changes I want are firmware based.  Gordon  Well, if the new one will do DNG video and full frame width 4K, it will bring it right where it should be with cine people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted July 2, 2017 Share #32 Â Posted July 2, 2017 I just called the DC Leica Store that I purchased it from and they refunded me. Phew. Although now I'm wondering if an SL2 is coming soon. Does anyone know relatively how quickly a new model is announced after a price drop?usaly within a month or two then on the shelfs within 18 months :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted July 2, 2017 Share #33 Â Posted July 2, 2017 I just talked with my contact in KL and he says that there is nothing new in the pipe line, and that there is just an adjustment due to the slow sales and also the new to be announcement of the Nikon MF mirror less camera...............hahahahahah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enbee Posted July 2, 2017 Share #34 Â Posted July 2, 2017 I bought mine last month! Feel a bit eh!! Don't care about what's in the pipeline happy that I have one! Â Â Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted July 2, 2017 Share #35 Â Posted July 2, 2017 I bought mine last month! Feel a bit eh!! Don't care about what's in the pipeline happy that I have one! Â Â Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Good on you mate.............enjoy it, I am sure you will love it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxo Posted July 2, 2017 Share #36 Â Posted July 2, 2017 They've announced a roadmap for lens releases. That says more than a price drop. Â the roadmap ist just a statement of intent. Leica has announced an digital R-System at photokina some years ago.... ever seen one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Leica Posted July 2, 2017 Share #37 Â Posted July 2, 2017 the roadmap ist just a statement of intent. Leica has announced an digital R-System at photokina some years ago.... ever seen one? Yes, the SL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meerec Posted July 2, 2017 Share #38 Â Posted July 2, 2017 Yes, the SL Exactly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted July 2, 2017 Share #39 Â Posted July 2, 2017 Yes, the SL lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD_50 Posted July 2, 2017 Share #40 Â Posted July 2, 2017 the roadmap ist just a statement of intent. Leica has announced an digital R-System at photokina some years ago.... ever seen one? The roadmap is a statement of intent, exactly. Â The price reduction is not a statement that they are abandoning the system. Â What am I missing here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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