Issue with SL3 CF door, curious about other people experiences

[federicochiesa]

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Hello everyone!

I just got a beautiful SL3, and while I am enjoying the camera ( I switched from a Sony A7rV ), I have an issue with the sliding CF door.

Most of the time it won't open easily, and feel very uneasy to operate. The only way would be use the finger nail to grip on the button ( which doesn't seem to move at all) and slide. B?ut this already started to ruin the leather around it.

Of course I can live with that but I am curious if this is just my issue or maybe is something that happens to other people too.

I work in media video production so I have quita of an experience with cameras, this seems a little off.

 

Thanks for any help!

 

Ciao

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[Ken Abrahams]

I have only briefly handled the SL 3 however in the other three models, the action to open the door is to push across with you thumb. Some downward pressure helps. The SL 3 door is a bit different but I don't think using fingernails is good. It may be a little stiff at first but monitor the situation and you may want to get it fixed.   

[SrMi]

I find SL2’s card door easier to open, but got quickly used to SL3’s new door.

[Carrot]

Same here, SL2-S door opens cleanly, SL3 door has an almost double-click to open.

[rouge_homme]

Agree, never had any issues with my SL2 door but the SL3 seems to require a more forceful press before it opens (and feels a little brittle to me).

[federicochiesa]

Ok then I guess is a weird design choice. Leica assistance told be the "button" has no function except adding more grip. Hopefully will get a little more easy to open with use..

[Geoff C. Bassett]

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I also noticed it had more flex when I handled it in store.

[MediaFotografie]

I don't see much differences between door opening SL3/SL2(s) (feels nearly the same); I'm thinking it's absolut normal when regarding the age of my Sl2 models and how often I obend the door

Edited March 25, 2024 by MediaFotografie

[Photoworks]

the bump is a little different between SL2 and SL3, same functionality. Push down and slide.

[Yellow_78]

I just recieved mine two days ago and am also finding the same issue. Very stiff to open! I can't open it unless I also use my finger nail when the gap appears from trying to slide the door open. My Previous SL2 and SL2s was no problem.

I'll enquire with my local Leica dealer asap.

[SrMi]

After a while (not using SL2 in the meantime), I no longer notice the difference.