SL2-S Resale Prices Seem Very Cheap

[Ko.Fe.]

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Went on site where it shows for how much things were sold. Plenty of sl2s sold in April for 2.5k usd.

It is awesome camera for sure, but at the end it has not up to date service and just an one from many cameras with evf and way too overpriced for nothing battery. 

SL601 used prices shows the long term trend. As low as 1.5 k usd. 

At some point I'll get one. To have m-e 220 , x2 and one of those. Poor,  no, pure pleasure , excuse my esl. 😊

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[BLeventhal]

Regarding prices... used is the way to go, as you get a lot of camera for what you pay.

I don't think you buy any Leica body for the best in technology. There are a lot of bodies that cost a lot less that are technically more advanced. However, a decision to buy the SL2 or SL2-s should be based on other cameras. For example, both are built to endure extreme weather conditions and physical impacts. As a long time Nikon Z9 and Z8 user, I recognize that while the tech in the Z8 is equal to the Z9, the build difference is profound. While I still use Nikon gear for general nature photography, I have recently decided to jump into the Leica SL system and purchased a used SL2-S w/ 6mo warranty for $2800 US, and used SL2 w/6 mo warranty for $2700. Both bodies show wear, but both work as they should. I find their build to be more in line with the Z9 than the Z8, and expect to take my Leica gear to Iceland in November instead of the Nikon stuff. 

The Leica's are well suited to landscape and still photography and this is what I will be pursuing in Iceland.

cheers... bruce

Edited May 9, 2024 by BLeventhal

[o2mpx]

After selling the SL2 several months prior to the SL3 release, just acquired a silver SL2 at a decent used price, despite knowing prices may fall further even for the silver finish. 

The SL3 based on reviews post announcement, doesn’t seem to dramatically improve resolution over the SL2 since landscapes are 90% of what is taken. Will look at the SL4 perhaps…

[hamey]

Prices dropping on the SL2-SL2-S, that's usually expected whenever a new model arrives, I have played with the SL3, and frankly I am not to interested in it.

Having a magnesium body reminds me of my Fuji's, my SL2-S, Reportage and the black night feel nicer in the hand, I have too many SD cards and quite happy with them

Not keen on spending  money on a CF type B card, don't like the added ISO Dail I think it looks Cumbersome plus that other hideous little body cap on the IVF.

For me It would be a waste of money as I would never use it, also I do prefer the ON-OFF Switch then the push to start, I have never used my in Camera body to charge the Battery.

Very content with the fixed EVF, my Fujis have the swivel EVF,  but I have only used it ones and never bothered to use it again, so it's a feature that I probably would never use.

Auto Focus might have improved, but using R and M lenses makes no difference to me, however quite happy with the AF on my two SL lenses.

So other minor issues I have found with the SL3.

To be continued.

Ken

 

[Photoworks]

14 hours ago, o2mpx said:

After selling the SL2 several months prior to the SL3 release, just acquired a silver SL2 at a decent used price, despite knowing prices may fall further even for the silver finish. 

The SL3 based on reviews post announcement, doesn’t seem to dramatically improve resolution over the SL2 since landscapes are 90% of what is taken. Will look at the SL4 perhaps…

resolution is very similar, but if you are exposing for the highlights and bringing up the shadows a few stops the SL3 will give you much cleaner results.

If you expose correctly and don't need much post there is almost no difference in most ISO settings

[hamey]

Part Two.

First must apologised for some mistakes, in referring to the EVF (tilt screen) and the time port on the EVF, that's what happens when you don't edit your work.

I was called for my Dinner by whom must be obeyed.

I don't know if I would ever need 60mp and other attributes of the SL3 but I do like the new Manu interface, dual battery charger, USB-De Coupler and  USB-C Cable on which I have already purchased these  3 items.

So at this time I cannot see myself upgrading to the SL3, very content in what I have, otherwise this shouldn't stop others in doing so.

Definately will be holding on to both of my SL2-S.

Now finely,  I must congratulate Leica for continuing to support the SL system and hoping it will be a great success for them.

Cheers.

 

[sblitz]

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If you are using the SL2-S for video, which is why it was released in the first place, it is still superior to the SL3 -- this from a Leica rep today at Photoville.

 

[Photoworks]

12 hours ago, sblitz said:

If you are using the SL2-S for video, which is why it was released in the first place, it is still superior to the SL3 -- this from a Leica rep today at Photoville.

 

that is because of the crop on SL3, but AFc is better in video.

[Geoff C. Bassett]

22 hours ago, Photoworks said:

that is because of the crop on SL3, but AFc is better in video.

That may be the case generally, but from my experience testing the SL3 it's PDAF video implementation is far from reliable and much worse than the Panasonic S5iIx

[epand56]

Modern cameras are like Apple computers, when the new one is out, the old one gets cheap. I use phones for six-seven years, Apple computers for almost ten and Leica cameras for at least fifteen. My Leica SL2-s if far ahead of my photographic skills. The SL3 would add nothing. Besides, 90% of the pictures we take are seen on computers and I see no differences whether it is 1, 2, 3, Apo or not Apo.