Leica SL - Review and Shooting Impressions in Queenstown, NZ

We discuss shooting impressions and look at sample output from the Leica SL after using it for a week in Queenstown, New Zealand.

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[JohnMFlores]

I really like this style of review, with more emphasis on really using the camera than specs. Thanks!

[slothsarecool]

curious to see how the M lenses perform compared to native

[retna]

this is well built camera. i love the looks of it! :D

[xaccix]

Nice review. Would love a review from the Q... your opinion!

[NetvoTV]

Leica TL2 review coming soon? Please review the 4K, slow motion, and HDMI output and the photo/video shooting experiences, is it live up to the hype of a new Leica imagined camera experiences and system? And why there's no some basic functions like panorama and time lapse? I'm looking for my first camera and I like it very much and consider to get one!

[peterzpictstube]

If I had that kind of disposable income I would have to get one of these. It just seems like what Canon and Nikon will build someday as pro bodies when all the functions of a DSLR can be done without the mirror.

[bradleywatson]

Nice review thank you. Great sample photos too

[fgotti]

Other than the fact that this is a good review. You take many of beautiful photos. Any post-processing or just only straight out of camera? Do you plan to release any of video about your post-processing styles?

[tonylloyd-davies]

Hi, have you used the camera for panning?

[ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Nice images. I'd love to have one, but it's hard to think about spending $13, 000 for the camera with a 24-90mm lens. Ouch.

[manueljenkin]

When panning for videos sharply in 1080p 120fps, is there any significant rolling shutter/jelly. Yes all CMOS (without global shutter) have it to some extent, but things like a7s have it so bad and obvious. Cameras like gh5 and d750 are very well controlled in this respect. How does the Leica compare to those 2 cameras in terms of rolling shutter at full frame mode 120fps?

Rolling shutter control is quite important if you try to take any video on a first person perspective.

[obsidian]

I love everything about this body...except the price point...but it’s well worth it to be sure.

[ichazychaz]

Does it feels like Leica T but full frame or it is completely different? Video from this camera looks too digital in comparison to Canon 5D mk III.

[samsungno.]

Leica SL is the best among all Leica cameras!

[dvdaltizer]

This video has a lot of camera porn in it. *drooling

[zvonimirtosic]

I was expecting hobbits or elves to jump out of some landscapes there ...

[maypoolqueen]

More beautiful than My Sony A7 series.

*Love the Design & Size* ♥♥♥♥♥

[maxchou]

SL色澤飽和度 明顯沒有M10 .Q 飽滿 ? 仔細觀察近距離 中距離色澤還好, 但是遠距離 像天空顏色就偏淡 ? 至於LEICA M240也是相同情形 ! TOO BAD.

[saymyname]

If you can afford one then just buy it....it is the best....just to handle one is enough ...but if you are like me dream of it .

[SD_Alias]

good review but for non native english speakers you talk way too fast....