SL3 Rumors

[la1402]

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1 hour ago, Jon Warwick said:

For example, I really like the output of the SL2S and my M11, more than SL2.

Same here. 

[hdmesa]

12 minutes ago, la1402 said:

Somehow I feel the amount of dots is not everything. I very much preferred the EVF on my SL2-S over the one in my A7RV. There are a lot of things the Sony does extremely well (and much better), but the EVF is not as impressive as I would expect from 9M.

The EVF is just the screen. Leica's EVF optics are superior to Sony's, therefore an SL3 with a 9.XM dot EVF would look better than the SL2's EVF does. Likewise, an SL3-S EVF at 9.XM dot will look better than the SL2-S does. Compare like with like. I honestly don't care what the Sony EVFs look like – that's irrelevant. I only brought up the A7R5 to prove the point that the 9.XM dot EVF should be something to expect at this price point.

Edited February 13, 2024 by hdmesa
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[robb]

The current Leica evf is what sold me on the system initially.  I like the sl2 and sl2-s viewfinders so much.  I’ve seen the 9k versions by other makes but I can’t see any difference above the Leica which to me still sets the bar.  

so more pixels in that dept is not a must have for me.

looking forward to seeing all the other specs in March.  

Robb

 

[robb]

https://leicarumors.com/2024/02/13/breaking-first-leaked-leica-sl3-camera-pictures-and-detailed-specifications.aspx/

Robb

[padam]

The narrower proportions don't look quite as good as an SL2, but overall still a nice design.

[Jon Warwick]

What’s the new dial on the top plate for? PSAM??

[sarkleshark]

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New button on viewfinder housing, New left side control dial on top,  

I like the cf express slot. No mention of internal memory. 

 

 

[trickness]

This isn't a must upgrade for me, but if I were planning on selling my SL2 or SL2-S, I sure would try to do it before March 7th.

[hdmesa]

50 minutes ago, robb said:

The current Leica evf is what sold me on the system initially.  I like the sl2 and sl2-s viewfinders so much.  I’ve seen the 9k versions by other makes but I can’t see any difference above the Leica which to me still sets the bar.  

so more pixels in that dept is not a must have for me.

looking forward to seeing all the other specs in March.  

Robb

 

I like the SL2 and SL2-S EVFs very much, too. But don't you agree that if Leica can make their current 5.XM dot EVFs look as good as they do, wouldn't they work the same miracles with a 9.XM dot EVF, leapfrogging the Sony implementations? Imagine the same Leica optics in the EVF but in a 1.0x magnification versus the current 0.78x. 

Edited February 13, 2024 by hdmesa

[robb]

I think prices have already tanked way down.  But it’s a tool not an investment and def tax deductible for pros.  I may double down and buy more sl2 and sl2-s soon at the way they are dropping and they are so capable.

Robb

 

[LocalHero1953]

The EVF resolution needs to be no more than at present for a clear view of the scene. What it does need to do is reduce the lag between view and reality to imperceptible levels, including in low light. Given a choice between eliminating perceptible lag and increasing the pixels from the current number, I would take reduced lag any day. More pixels = more lag or more processing power demand for the same lag (and might mean more heat generation).

But I guess it's easier to count pixels than it is to measure lag, so marketing people want the former🤷‍♂️.

Edited February 13, 2024 by LocalHero1953

[robb]

I totally agree, I would def love less lag… 

Robb

[JohnathanLovm]

1 hour ago, robb said:

https://leicarumors.com/2024/02/13/breaking-first-leaked-leica-sl3-camera-pictures-and-detailed-specifications.aspx/

Robb

Very Lumix S with SL2 housing. 

[LBJ2]

2 hours ago, robb said:

https://leicarumors.com/2024/02/13/breaking-first-leaked-leica-sl3-camera-pictures-and-detailed-specifications.aspx/

Robb

Giddy Up 🙌

[padam]

13 minutes ago, JohnathanLovm said:

Very Lumix S with SL2 housing. 

An S5R might be coming some time later.

[hdmesa]

1 hour ago, LocalHero1953 said:

The EVF resolution needs to be no more than at present for a clear view of the scene. What it does need to do is reduce the lag between view and reality to imperceptible levels, including in low light. Given a choice between eliminating perceptible lag and increasing the pixels from the current number, I would take reduced lag any day. More pixels = more lag or more processing power demand for the same lag (and might mean more heat generation).

But I guess it's easier to count pixels than it is to measure lag, so marketing people want the former🤷‍♂️.

I'll take both, thanks. But that is more a limitation of the sensor readout speed, and the 60mp Sony sensor the SL3 will likely have is going to be no champ in that area. It won't be until we get a stacked sensor will we see the lag be reduced substantially. SL3-S perhaps.

[Planetwide]

The SL2 and a M-L adapter turn the SL2 into a very reasonable M camera with an electronic viewfinder ...

[Stuart Richardson]

Yikes. Looks a bit ungainly in that photo. Hope it looks/feels better in person. What is the port next to the viewfinder to the left? It looks like a pc sync port, but seems a strange placement?

[Planetwide]

GPS antenna?

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[LBJ2]

7 minutes ago, Planetwide said:

GPS antenna?

Good guess. I'm also thinking perhaps Photoshop glitch?

Edited February 14, 2024 by LBJ2