hdmesa Posted October 18, 2022 Share #21 Posted October 18, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 5 hours ago, matted said: Thanks for bringing that thread up! Very useful test and confirms my general feelings. Regarding the overhanging base piece, what makes you think the SL3 will also have the memory cards on the side? 🙂 (I agree with you, I'm just playing devil's advocate... I can't imagine they would eschew the "professional" norm of having dual card slots and move to the M11 model of internal storage coupled with a card in the battery chamber). Hmm, hadn't thought about them moving to internal plus 1-SD. Not sure if the pros would riot over that or not. But the capacity of the M11 battery (1800mAh) and SL2 battery (1860mAh) are nearly the same, so why switch? It would leave those with an SL3 + SL2 or SL2-S as backup with two battery systems. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 18, 2022 Posted October 18, 2022 Hi hdmesa, Take a look here rumored SL2_S Reporter. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
matted Posted October 18, 2022 Share #22 Posted October 18, 2022 2 hours ago, hdmesa said: Hmm, hadn't thought about them moving to internal plus 1-SD. Not sure if the pros would riot over that or not. But the capacity of the M11 battery (1800mAh) and SL2 battery (1860mAh) are nearly the same, so why switch? It would leave those with an SL3 + SL2 or SL2-S as backup with two battery systems. The only reason I can think of to switch is if the M11 battery solves whatever the issue is leading to shutdowns that some face with the SL2/SL2-S. I have not experienced those issues but I believe I recall some theorizing that the voltage dips too low too early in the battery curve. I think it would be better if they could update/redesign/respec the SL battery to increase capacity and/or improve the voltage curve in a way that maintained some amount of backwards compatibility. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresno Posted October 18, 2022 Share #23 Posted October 18, 2022 On 10/16/2022 at 9:58 PM, hdmesa said: Some of us were just born suckers for the green variants. I did own an R3 Safari back in the 90s, and I’m certain it took better film shots than the regular R3 😂 I agree! Green cameras are better. Why would Leica charge more? 😂 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 9 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/340748-rumored-sl2_s-reporter/?do=findComment&comment=4538398'>More sharing options...
Fresno Posted October 19, 2022 Share #24 Posted October 19, 2022 On 10/16/2022 at 9:55 PM, hdmesa said: The green looks good enough that I’d be willing to do that cladding swap with leather if I ever needed to. My next service will include a green leather replacement. Kevlar is showing its age. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickness Posted October 19, 2022 Share #25 Posted October 19, 2022 On 10/17/2022 at 12:05 PM, matted said: I just got my M11 so I haven’t done any “proper” testing, but there doesn’t seem to be much between the SL2-s and M11 in terms of high ISO performance. In fact I think if you down res to 24MP the M11 might even be a hair better. If the SL3 manages to match the video performance of the SL2-s and uses the same battery as the M11 then I will be upgrading for sure. Really curious to see what they do with the Q3 and SL3 batteries… my hopes of having a unified battery across all bodies was dashed when the M11 didn’t use the SL/Q2 battery. I can only hope the standardize on the M11 battery moving forward! One would think the IBIS in the SL2 variants would give some advantage over the M11, no? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted October 19, 2022 Share #26 Posted October 19, 2022 1 hour ago, trickness said: One would think the IBIS in the SL2 variants would give some advantage over the M11, no? For hand-held shooting, absolutely. At dusk shooting landscape, I rarely have to shoot over ISO 320 on the SL2-S. But when I was using the M11, I would be at ISO 1200–1600 in the same light. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matted Posted October 19, 2022 Share #27 Posted October 19, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 9 hours ago, trickness said: One would think the IBIS in the SL2 variants would give some advantage over the M11, no? For non-moving subjects, it absolutely does have an advantage. I just don’t think if it as “high iso” advantage since they have basically the same ceiling for me. The SL2-S just doesn’t need to hit it as often… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwcltd Posted October 20, 2022 Share #28 Posted October 20, 2022 It’s on sale now; £4,700 in the UK. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaFotografie Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share #29 Posted October 20, 2022 vor 8 Minuten schrieb cwcltd: It’s on sale now; £4,700 in the UK. yes, ...it is no longer a rumour and the pictures are correct https://leica-camera.com/de-DE/fotografie/kameras/sl/sl2-s-reporter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwcltd Posted October 20, 2022 Share #30 Posted October 20, 2022 And.. bought one. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaFotografie Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share #31 Posted October 20, 2022 And... it is limited according to some US sites like reddotforum: "The Leica SL2-S Reporter is limited to 1000 pieces worldwide" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted October 20, 2022 Share #32 Posted October 20, 2022 5 hours ago, cwcltd said: And.. bought one. Bought one in-stock or pre-ordered? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwcltd Posted October 21, 2022 Share #33 Posted October 21, 2022 Good morning, bought one in stock. Delivery is 2-5 days but as I’m visiting London today will call into Duke St to see if I can collect it there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaFotografie Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share #34 Posted October 21, 2022 vor 5 Stunden schrieb cwcltd: Good morning, bought one in stock. Delivery is 2-5 days but as I’m visiting London today will call into Duke St to see if I can collect it there. can you use the voucher??? https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/family-friends 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaFotografie Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share #35 Posted October 21, 2022 vor 3 Minuten schrieb Al Brown: The SL2-S Reporter release was COMPLETELY overshadowed by the new M6 introduction. yes - that is a pity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted October 21, 2022 Share #36 Posted October 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Al Brown said: The SL2-S Reporter release was COMPLETELY overshadowed by the new M6 introduction. Yes, Leica moved the bar on photography: painted one existing camera green gave one existing camera a facelift to look like a slightly older camera continued production of a very old lens. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted October 21, 2022 Share #37 Posted October 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, Al Brown said: The SL2-S Reporter release was COMPLETELY overshadowed by the new M6 introduction. humm, what is the big deal, they are both not new products. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted October 22, 2022 Share #38 Posted October 22, 2022 14 hours ago, MediaFotografie said: can you use the voucher??? https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/family-friends I was told “no” by Josh at Leica Miami. If anyone has heard otherwise, please say so! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1975 Posted October 25, 2022 Share #39 Posted October 25, 2022 On 10/22/2022 at 3:09 AM, hdmesa said: I was told “no” by Josh at Leica Miami. If anyone has heard otherwise, please say so! Looks like now you can. Mine arrives tomorrow and is en route but the voucher didn’t work when I paid on Friday. Am speaking to them now and asking for a 650€ refund. Fingers crossed… Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/340748-rumored-sl2_s-reporter/?do=findComment&comment=4545138'>More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted October 25, 2022 Share #40 Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, James1975 said: Looks like now you can. Mine arrives tomorrow and is en route but the voucher didn’t work when I paid on Friday. Am speaking to them now and asking for a 650€ refund. Fingers crossed… Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I emailed Leica directly and they said the discount is not valid on the Reporter. Quote many thanks for your request.The Family and Friends promotional discount code is valid for the SL2/SL2-S and camera+lens kits ,this promotion does not apply to the reporter edition or other SL2/SL2-S editions .Do not hesitate to contact us again if you have further questions.Mit freundlichen Gruessen / kind regardsPeter BriegerLeica Camera AGCustomer CareProdukt SupportAm Leitz-Park 5 / D-35578 Wetzlar Edited October 25, 2022 by hdmesa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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