Chris W Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share #41 Posted August 16, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm in the UK, yes. There are a couple of 'excellent' SL's at official Leica stores here and an ex-demo SL at a reputable camera shop. My confidence in the SL has been slightly dented. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IkarusJohn Posted August 16, 2022 Share #42 Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Chris W said: I'm in the UK, yes. There are a couple of 'excellent' SL's at official Leica stores here and an ex-demo SL at a reputable camera shop. My confidence in the SL has been slightly dented. It’s a great camera. You just got a flawed one. Go to the reputable camera shop with an SD card, and try out the ex-demo. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted August 17, 2022 Share #43 Posted August 17, 2022 11 hours ago, LocalHero1953 said: Er....the OP lives in the UK😉 The main point is that trusted major Leica dealers have stock. Many here buy internationally, and dealers like Leica Miami ship overseas. Still best if one can shop locally, however. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Robinson Posted August 17, 2022 Share #44 Posted August 17, 2022 Red Dot Cameras in central London has a good stock of "pre-owned" Leica SL bodies. Very reliable dealer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone_DF Posted August 17, 2022 Share #45 Posted August 17, 2022 Wouldn't it make more sense to buy a S5 rather than a first generation SL? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share #46 Posted August 17, 2022 Maybe, but historically I have preferred simpler cameras with less whiz bang features and less buttons and dials. I hated my XT-3 although it took great pictures. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share #47 Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 4 hours ago, Jeff S said: The main point is that trusted major Leica dealers have stock. Many here buy internationally, and dealers like Leica Miami ship overseas. Thanks, it's just completely uneconomical. UK Customs charges 20% VAT plus import duty on the value of the camera including the shipping costs. You are paying 1/3 again on the price before you even consider the poor exchange rate between the UK pound and the stronger dollar. Edited August 17, 2022 by Chris W spelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwino Posted August 17, 2022 Share #48 Posted August 17, 2022 15 hours ago, Simone_DF said: Wouldn't it make more sense to buy a S5 rather than a first generation SL? 14 hours ago, Chris W said: Maybe, but historically I have preferred simpler cameras with less whiz bang features and less buttons and dials. I hated my XT-3 although it took great pictures. I would say, having owned both cameras, that the S5 sensor is better, and the IBIS is really nice to have. The S5 is a little less comfortable to hold, and the EVF is inferior to the SL. All the whiz-bang features can be ignored once the camera is set up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share #49 Posted August 18, 2022 Sure, but the body is covered with buttons, switches and dials. That's the bit I don't like. I will never use it for video for a start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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