rumors SL2 with 36MP sensor only

[giampo]

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2 minutes ago, colonel said:

I can think of some unpolicitically correct things to say but won't

:-)))))) 

[Jeff S]

12 minutes ago, thighslapper said:

If this is correct I suspect GPS is under the hotshoe.

There are the same number of buttons overall ...... one lost on the back and one gained on the front (it looks dual rather than single, now) ..... but if they are using the CL pattern you have lost the long/short press functionality. I can't say I've ever been a great fan of the CL control implementation ..... I feel it's one button short.  I can see why Leica might want to harmonise things over all their models, but I'm not that convinced that dumming down is the answer. 

I'm beginning to have concerns now about LENR ....... and IBIS ...... a smaller or the same size body as before makes both a tall order unless they have stolen the insides of a Sony AR7.....

 

But the rear view pic lacks the 4 direction control pad of the CL/Q2/M10. Might this suggest a more touchscreen control interface a la X1D?

Jeff

Edited September 9, 2019 by Jeff S

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[Daedalus2000]

Do we know if SL2 will have in body stabilization?

 

[Jeff S]

29 minutes ago, Chaemono said:

I’d say, it’s their ‘C-M’ moment. 😂

Or, conversely, your (and others here) C-M moment.

BTW, Leica Rumors has bought in.

Jeff

Edited September 9, 2019 by Jeff S

[Chaemono]

There are worse things than one’s own ‘C-M’ moment, the end of the SL line. 

[Chuck Albertson]

3 hours ago, Capnord said:

Let's wait what is really inside the dress...

Indeed. Don't be like the guy who fell for the decoy prostitute - the splinters were quite painful.

[lct]

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Bit more compact than the SL it seems (my p'shoping).

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[Jeff S]

51 minutes ago, Chaemono said:

There are worse things than one’s own ‘C-M’ moment, the end of the SL line. 

I don’t think the M line ended when many here didn’t get what they preferred or prioritized.  There are always choices, within or outside the brand.

Jeff

[Chaemono]

vor 3 Minuten schrieb Jeff S:

I don’t think the M line ended when many here didn’t get what they preferred or prioritized.  There are always choices, within or outside the brand.

Jeff

That’s because those Panasonic M-mount bodies just didn’t appeal. 

[Jeff S]

18 minutes ago, Chaemono said:

That’s because those Panasonic M-mount bodies just didn’t appeal. 

Well, if these rumors on the SL2 are true, you’ll forgive me if I don’t put a lot of value in your ability to predict the fate of a camera model, let alone the overall line or market dynamics. Carry on.

Edited September 9, 2019 by Jeff S

[lct]

What do you mean by "Panasonic M-mount body"? 

[Chaemono]

Think about it. You’ll eventually figure it out. 

[lct]

1 minute ago, Chaemono said:

Think about it. You’ll eventually figure it out. 

I don't understand sorry. Would you mind to elaborate?

[Chaemono]

I think 18,887 entries on this forum indicate enough experience to understand. 

[OHW]

The new SL2 is an absolute beauty. The molds promise fantastic manageability and only 3 buttons at the display is top nice. Who will miss the four-way joystick?

 

[NicholasT]

1 hour ago, Daedalus2000 said:

Do we know if SL2 will have in body stabilization?

 

Had the same question but nowhere is it mentioned. If size has come down a bit I fear that IS is not included.

If all we are getting in SL2 is bump to 47MP and changing buttons on the back + rounded edges I'd have to say I'm not particularly impressed or interested. Hopefully there more to it than what we've seen so far.

I'd venture a guess that used SL's are going up and not down in value especially if SL2 is priced above $6K. 

[colonel]

25 minutes ago, OHW said:

The new SL2 is an absolute beauty. The molds promise fantastic manageability and only 3 buttons at the display is top nice. Who will miss the four-way joystick?

 

the 4 way joystick is important and useful

it still appears to be on the SL2

 

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Edited September 9, 2019 by colonel

[Tailwagger]

44 minutes ago, lct said:

I don't understand sorry. Would you mind to elaborate?

I take the point to be that with the M there was no alternative.  With an SL2, there is an S1R, and one that presumably cost half to 40% of the SL2. And then there's a potentially a Foveon to contend with as well at some point as well. 

Regardless, if LR is correct, I have to agree the SL2 will be a tougher sell, perhaps not dangerously so initially, but let's imagine things two year hence. Will there be an S2R at that point?  Will there be an SL2.2 with a new sensor to keep up?  Seems like a very difficult road for Leica to go down.

[Chaemono]

vor 11 Minuten schrieb colonel:

the 4 way joystick is important and useful

it still appears to be on the SL2

 

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They forgot to add the M10 ISO dial on top of the camera.

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[Agent M10]

Just now, Chaemono said:

They forgot to add the M10 ISO dial on top of the camera.

Looks like the screen isn't flush to the body a la M. That's too bad.