Red Dot Camera Talk: Leica SL System with Live Q&A

David Farkas and Josh Lehrer discuss the Leica SL System, including the SL (Typ 601), SL2 and SL lenses. They'll be taking questions live during the stream and offering up tips on how to get the most out of Leica's professional mirrorless system cameras. Both David and Josh have been shooting extensively with the SL System since it launched in 2015.

Timestamps:
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0:00 Welcome to Red Dot Forum Camera Talk
1:55 Introduction to the Leica SL-System
9:34 Biggest changes from the SL to the SL2
12:40 Which SL accessories will not work with the SL2?
19:28 Weather sealing of the SL vs. SL2
23:41 APO-Summicron-SL lenses
29:17 A charging bank for charging on-the-go?
33:47 How do you setup back button focusing?
40:22 Is there a way to lock the position of the AF point?
42:26 Macro on the SL system
52:46 R lenses on the SL
59:00 What is the silver lens on the table?
1:00:00 Flash
1:02:18 Trivia question winner
1:04:39 How do you like the new button setup compared to the SL?
1:09:38 DOF scale on the upper screen like the S(007)
1:14:72 Back button AF with continuous focus
1:18:10 M lenses on SL
1:21:26 Which SD cards do you recommend?
1:25:26 Will Leica will make a native f/0.95 lens in L-Mount with autofocus?
1:27:28 Enzo
1:29:48 Silent shutter
1:34:50 What first lens do you recommend for the S system?

Leica SL Reviews:
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Leica SL2 Overview:

24-90 Zoom vs. M Lenses on the Leica SL (Typ 601) in Wynwood, Miami:

David's SL (Typ 601) review on Red Dot Forum:

Leica SL2 Announced: 47MP, IBIS, Cine4K60 and More:

Kirsten's 35 APO-Summicron-SL review on Red Dot Forum:

David's 50 Summilux-SL review on Red Dot Forum:

David's 75 APO-Summicron-SL review on Red Dot Forum:

David's 90-280 APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL review on Red Dot Forum:

Setting a new standard with Leica SL Lenses: A discussion with Peter Karbe at Photokina 2016

Photokina 2016 - Leica SL Updates with Product Manager Steffen Skopp:

Lightroom Presets:
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David's SL2 Lightroom Preset:

David's SL (Typ 601) Lightroom Preset:

Where to buy:
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[HatefYaminiOnline]

You guys have been knocking it out of the park with these live Q&A sessions. Much appreciated.

[Lerxst]

I love my SL and truly appreciate you dedicating a show to it. Looking forward to Part II. Would love to see you discuss recommended accessories; preferred settings for various types of shoots; third-party glass; recommended maintenance (and preferred methods/products); and whether you use filters (e.g., UV) on your SL glass. Thanks again!

[IgorSoyka]

Thanks for Timestamps - it's much easier to watch the video. Please add the Timestamps to the latests talks

[sanfordlavine]

Great presentation. For one who uses his current M lenses on both a M and SL2, I’d like some detailed hints on using the M lenses on the SL2. Also looking forward to a program on the M10 Monochrom.

[kannibaal]

Thanks for the video!


Downloaded the SL601 preset. At first I wasn't very impressed, but the more I use it on different images, the more I like it!

[kajohnsontx]

Yes, I want a macro lens for the SL2. I have been using a Leica R APO Macro 100 /2.8 and the macro adapter with M lenses. Although the macro adapter with the 50 mm Noctilux is a lot of fun, I will purchase a macro SL lens on the day it is announced!

[williaminbody]

Enjoyed this. I have an SL and shoot manual M lenses exclusively. I always learn something new. My only observation is I don’t agree that M glass on SL doesn’t out perform SL glass....It’s my opinion the opposite is true.

[ctmriguy]

Thanks to all of you for a fantastic presentation.

What are your thoughts on 50mm primes for the SL2 - specifically the Summicron SL vs the Summilux SL vs the M 0.95 Noctilux? Can the Noctilux resolve satisfactorily at 47MP? Which option is your favourite?

[MooseRDS]

Awesome video again! So much great info.

[Traveljournalist]

best video on the SL system I've seen so far ! you guys are amazing !

[gentleman]

I had to come back and say THANK YOU!! After watching this I passed by leica SOHO while working in NYC a few weeks ago just. Get a better look at the lenses and they actually had an SL2!! Picked up the 24-90 yesterday and I’m very impressed!! Coming from nikon this quite an experience! Hopefully I can purchase some Lenses from you in the future. What possibly doing a deep dive into the leica sl2 menu system?

[kamalchilaka]

Hi hope you could cover more about SL2 performance with S lenses in Part 2. Maybe also talk about the best S lenses to use with SL2.

[hhn]

Thanks, this was very informative. My question is, does IBIS on the SL2 work on 3rd party lenses? I shoot with Canon tilt shift lenses on the SL2 often and am never sure whether IBIS is active? Can I set a lens profile for them? Also, I’m a strobist so definitely would like Leica to cooperate with Profoto for HSS. Looking forward to part 2!

[pixellaureate]

Please create a great macro lens for the SL!

[LCM]

Hello, what are the available third party lenses that include stabilization for the SL system? I have the typ 601. Thanks!

[alisharafphotography]

Thank you guys! I'm really fascinated by the specs and always wanted to own a Leica camera but it has to justify it cost for my business workflow. Now, I feel I'm sold with the Leica SL2 but wanted to know about the tethering options. I work with Capture One and I don't know if there's any other software that can compete with it. Don't suggest Lightroom please as it's so slow for me in comparison to Capture One. Thanks!

[lorenzoporras]

Very informative session. Thank you. I have a question regarding charging the SL2 using a power bank to its USB c port. I have attempted to charge the camera using a power bank and both a USB A to USB c and a USB c to USB c cable but have found the camera does not draw enough power using a USB c port on the power bank ( I tried using two different power banks) Furthermore, if I use a USB c power adapter, it will draw enough to charge the camera. Now, if I use a USB A to USB c (camera side) adapter, it does does draw enough to charge the camera battery, same as using a laptop computer, a USB A power adapter and/or a USB A port in a power bank. Any idea why this is? Are there any restrictions with charging the camera using a USB c to USB c cable and a power bank? Also, could you tell me what the color and frequency of the blinking led lights in the camera mean when charging the camera via a cable. Thanks again. Look forward to your reply and/or tune in to your part 2 in the SL 2 series.

[marceldenhoed]

Thanks for this great video! A native 1:1 APO macro lens for the SL would be much appreciated.

[kuau]

I missed the live feed, yet in regards to back button focusing I hope Leica in the future will support this feature using Panasonic L Mount glass. Currently on my SL2 with a Panasonic L Mount lens MF is grayed out though you can engage MF using the clutch on the lens yet this completely disables AF

[Nicosalgadophotography]

thanks.. do you also have preset for SL2S?