LBJ2 Posted March 4, 2024 Share #1881 Posted March 4, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 39 minutes ago, Olaf_ZG said: Well I can’t wait for the 7th to come! Not because of the SL3, but that day my SL summilux will arrive 😎 Love that look! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hanno Posted March 4, 2024 Share #1882 Posted March 4, 2024 If that extra dial is such a problem and design flaw, shouldn't it also be banned from the M series... ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted March 4, 2024 Share #1883 Posted March 4, 2024 5 hours ago, Simone_DF said: I like the new design and love the extra dial. I have the other two dials set to aperture and exp compensation, so I can set the new one to change ISO and I won't have to delve into the menu anymore. This means that I can access all functions I need without taking off my eyes from my subjects. No more unnecessary distractions. I agree. But I'll point out you can have ISO as the click function for the rear dial (instead of mode selection), which is what I do. So, I can already adjust the same three parameters and I think it'll remain easier than having to use a dial on the left while looking through the EVF. *If* it's programable then my likely choice would be profile selection or drive mode. I've long though the SL2 could have 1 or 2 more programable buttons. Gordon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted March 4, 2024 Share #1884 Posted March 4, 2024 15 minutes ago, Hanno said: If that extra dial is such a problem and design flaw, shouldn't it also be banned from the M series... ? Different shooting philosophy. SL's are likely to be used in a more dynamic manor than an M. Mind you it's not really brilliant on the M, is it? More form over function. Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted March 4, 2024 Share #1885 Posted March 4, 2024 little more of paris shows 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! 4 2 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/364887-sl3-rumors/?do=findComment&comment=5071639'>More sharing options...
la1402 Posted March 4, 2024 Share #1886 Posted March 4, 2024 It does not look much smaller in that perspective. But surprising that Pat shows this so openly. It appears almost like a planned teasing campaign… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickness Posted March 4, 2024 Author Share #1887 Posted March 4, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 44 minutes ago, la1402 said: It does not look much smaller in that perspective. But surprising that Pat shows this so openly. It appears almost like a planned teasing campaign… Looking smaller and feeling smaller are two different things. Just think about the slight ergonomic tweaks they made to the SL2 yet it feels different in the hand than 601. The camera in that photograph certainly looks like it will feel like the body is smaller in the hand. there’s a lot of technology in these cameras, pretty hard to shave off a lot of weight and size & and still have effective heat dissipation and good handling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerider Posted March 4, 2024 Share #1888 Posted March 4, 2024 (edited) I respect everyone's opinion who's been with the SL series for a while—I hate when camera companies change my favorite setup. But as someone new to Leica and looking to potentially invest into the system, I much prefer the new size and layout compared to prior SLs. They've retained the stylish design qualities we all love about Leicas while also adding a little more functionality, and did it all in a smaller package. It still looks larger than other mirrorless systems, but the main drawback for the SL from an outsider's perspective has always been size and a lack of quality AF. Seems like they've addressed both here. For the line to be feasible long-term they have to draw in newcomers, and I'm at least one small anecdote that it's working. Excited for the 7th. Edited March 4, 2024 by rangerider 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted March 5, 2024 Share #1889 Posted March 5, 2024 I wonder if the new *dial* could *also* house a GPS antenna. Remember the GPS hump on the SL 601? Gordon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted March 5, 2024 Share #1890 Posted March 5, 2024 26 minutes ago, FlashGordonPhotography said: I wonder if the new *dial* could *also* house a GPS antenna. Remember the GPS hump on the SL 601? Gordon not if it is metal lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickness Posted March 5, 2024 Author Share #1891 Posted March 5, 2024 57 minutes ago, FlashGordonPhotography said: I wonder if the new *dial* could *also* house a GPS antenna. Remember the GPS hump on the SL 601? Gordon Sure looks like functionally it would be similar to the wheel on the right side, to have two things the same size/shape with one that turns and one that doesn't seems like a design no-no 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin G Posted March 5, 2024 Share #1892 Posted March 5, 2024 4 hours ago, Photoworks said: little more of paris shows 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! At the end still need more button and dials.... and the new design really speechless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted March 5, 2024 Share #1893 Posted March 5, 2024 5 hours ago, trickness said: Sure looks like functionally it would be similar to the wheel on the right side, to have two things the same size/shape with one that turns and one that doesn't seems like a design no-no It could turn and house a GPS, if it's got a plastic centre. Dual function. I don't care about GPS but that's where I'd put it. Gordon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted March 5, 2024 Share #1894 Posted March 5, 2024 6 hours ago, Gavin G said: At the end still need more button and dials.... and the new design really speechless A number of people say they don't like the 'new design'. But what, apart from a new dial and maybe smaller, is different? It's not that I have a view on the matter - I just don't see much change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwm Posted March 5, 2024 Share #1895 Posted March 5, 2024 (edited) 11 hours ago, Photoworks said: little more of paris shows 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! If you wanted to emphasise 'smaller' why not an APO lens? Edited March 5, 2024 by huwm typo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensorix Posted March 5, 2024 Share #1896 Posted March 5, 2024 vor 19 Minuten schrieb LocalHero1953: A number of people say they don't like the 'new design'. It's like in architecture. A building in its original condition is almost perfect, but becomes unsightly due to unnecessary extensions. One wrote: "Like they forced a change that was unnecessary just to have changes." That's true. IMO 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted March 5, 2024 Share #1897 Posted March 5, 2024 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Sensorix said: It's like in architecture. A building in its original condition is almost perfect, but becomes unsightly due to unnecessary extensions. One wrote: "Like they forced a change that was unnecessary just to have changes." That's true. IMO Look back to the launch of the SL2 and you'll see exactly the same comments compared to the SL (that ugly asymmetric grip). At the launch of the SL the comments were all about the ugly brutalist design, so out of sympathy with the traditional Leica (M) design values. In four years time, people here will be writing about the future design classic, the SL3. The design team in Wetzlar must be smiling, wryly. Or maybe I've just been here too long🫠! Edited March 5, 2024 by LocalHero1953 4 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin G Posted March 5, 2024 Share #1898 Posted March 5, 2024 (edited) 37 minutes ago, LocalHero1953 said: A number of people say they don't like the 'new design'. But what, apart from a new dial and maybe smaller, is different? It's not that I have a view on the matter - I just don't see much change. 5 minutes ago, LocalHero1953 said: Look back to the launch of the SL2 and you'll see exactly the same comments compared to the SL (that ugly asymmetric grip). At the launch of the SL the comments were all about the ugly brutalist design, so out of sympathy with the traditional Leica (M) design values. In four years time, people here will be writing about the future design classic, the SL3. The design team in Wetzlar must be smiling, wryly. I personally like "clean" design, SL2 and Q2 both layout and design compared to 1st gen, is the best for me. 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! 13 minutes ago, Sensorix said: It's like in architecture. A building in its original condition is almost perfect, but becomes unsightly due to unnecessary extensions. One wrote: "Like they forced a change that was unnecessary just to have changes." That's true. IMO Exactly Edited March 5, 2024 by Gavin G 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Exactly ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/364887-sl3-rumors/?do=findComment&comment=5072843'>More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted March 5, 2024 Share #1899 Posted March 5, 2024 1 minute ago, Gavin G said: I personally like "clean" design 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! Exactly You still haven't said what is different in what you have seen in the SL3 - is it the new dial? What else? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin G Posted March 5, 2024 Share #1900 Posted March 5, 2024 2 minutes ago, LocalHero1953 said: You still haven't said what is different in what you have seen in the SL3 - is it the new dial? What else? Due to the new flip screen, the buttons has been moved to the right side, which I preferred on the left. Also, the new dial looks complex when placed on the top. Put design asides, I think the benefits from SL3 for me is the PDAF focusing. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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