News Leica SL3 Reporter

[xaviergut]

It seems we have a "new" camera in the L-Mount system. I find it incredibly attractive from a design perspective. The price is €7,200 in Europe, €400 more than the price of the "regular" Leica SL3.

Technical Specs - Leica SL3 table | Leica Camera AG

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I was thinking that if you donate a kidney they give you between €5,000 and €10,000... but on second thought, maybe I'll keep my Lumix S1Rii and my two kidneys...
and wait until someone in my family or circle of friends really needs a transplant...

Leica SL3 Reporter Announced – Engineered for Exceptional Durability | CineD

The Leica SL3 Reporter brings the SL3’s 60MP sensor and 8K video to a tougher, weather-sealed body built for fieldwork.

www.cined.com

 

[pdk42]

Who buys Leica L Mount bodies? And honestly, €400 for a paint job?

 

[Jayneboo]

Who buys Leica L Mount bodies? And honestly, €400 for a paint job?

Well thank goodness somebody did or there wouldn't be an L Mount I would also add that after seven years use of my first L mount Leica (a CL) when I eventually moved it on, the value was still pretty high, and didn't hurt nearly as much as when I moved on my Panasonic S52. Other L mount Leica's I've had have generally been bought used with very small losses at sale. Some just do prefer the minimal controls and menu system of the Leica's and can afford to pay for the pleasure, don't knock it.

 

[Jayneboo]

I should add that there is no Leica Reporter on my shopping or wish list. But then again I did buy a Sigma BF which many also consider slightly barmy given the availability of the Panasonic S9.

 

[Miki]

I was thinking that if you donate a kidney they give you between €5,000 and €10,000... but on second thought, maybe I'll keep my Lumix S1Rii and my two kidneys...

I think, you have made the right choice. And, don't trust those, who are telling you, you don't need two kidneys.
There is nothing in the whole cosmos without the reason.
Some may know the reason,.. others, don't.

 

[Miki]

It seems we have a "new" camera in the L-Mount system. I find it incredibly attractive from a design perspective. The price is €7,200 in Europe, €400 more than the price of the "regular" Leica SL3.

Technical Specs - Leica SL3 table | Leica Camera AG

leica-camera.com

I was thinking that if you donate a kidney they give you between €5,000 and €10,000... but on second thought, maybe I'll keep my Lumix S1Rii and my two kidneys...
and wait until someone in my family or circle of friends really needs a transplant...

Leica SL3 Reporter Announced – Engineered for Exceptional Durability | CineD

The Leica SL3 Reporter brings the SL3’s 60MP sensor and 8K video to a tougher, weather-sealed body built for fieldwork.

www.cined.com

Judging from the looks of camera, its rugged, and discreet design,.. it is more geared towards the war reporters, instead of just regular citizens. Surely, it can survive the Gaza bombing, etc.

 

[pdk42]

Well thank goodness somebody did or there wouldn't be an L Mount I would also add that after seven years use of my first L mount Leica (a CL) when I eventually moved it on, the value was still pretty high, and didn't hurt nearly as much as when I moved on my Panasonic S52. Other L mount Leica's I've had have generally been bought used with very small losses at sale. Some just do prefer the minimal controls and menu system of the Leica's and can afford to pay for the pleasure, don't knock it.

Yes, good points Jane. I guess I'm a bit anti-Leica, which is somewhat irrational.

 

[GeorgeHudetz]

I’d buy an SL3 if I could afford it. I do think their industrial design and ergonomics are the best in the industry. And it would make a great compliment to an S1II.

 

[Quentinquirelino]

I’d buy an SL3 if I could afford it. I do think their industrial design and ergonomics are the best in the industry. And it would make a great compliment to an S1II.

Same here.