Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Leica SL3 - A First Look

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In this special installment of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, David Farkas and Josh Lehrer will discuss the brand new Leica SL3, which was just introduced today. The third generation SL professional mirrorless camera gets some big upgrades:

– 60 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology and 15 stops of dynamic range
– Hybrid autofocus combining the speed of phase detection with the accuracy of contrast detection and the smarts of depth-based object detection
– New Maestro IV processor with 8GB buffer
– CF Express Type B and SDXC UHS-II storage options
– 10x faster MIMO wireless and ultrafast USB-C connectivity
– Tilting 2.2MP touchscreen
– Entirely new user interface
– 5.2mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 70g lighter than SL2
– Additional top dial for complete control of exposure elements
– High-speed in-camera charger over USB-C

They'll be discussing all the changes and improvements, explore the new UI, compare with the SL2, show off all the new accessories and take questions live on air.

Watch our hands-on overview video: https://youtu.be/aDkZN57cnPw?si=h1UFW3n3WsbsbcDt

Read our in-depth overview of the SL3: https://rdf.to/SL3-Intro

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Where to buy
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Pre-Order the SL3 here – https://lsm.to/SL3

New SL-System – https://lsm.to/SL-System

Used SL System – https://lsm.to/Used-SL

Timestamps
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0:00 – 3:30 – Intro
3:30 – Brief SL3 Features
5:04 – Physical Features/Changes
5:55 – Continued features
7:50 – “Firmware 1.10 Playback Lag?”
9:10 – “Will there be a new shutter release?”
10:15 – “New AF = better speed?”
11:00 – S Lenses on SL3
12:30 – “Using Presets across M11, Q3, and SL3”
15:30 – “Does SL3 use M adapter L?”
16:18 – “Hybrid autofocus system?”
18:20 – “Can you lock the ISO dial?”
20:56 – Improvements in Firmware updates
21:57 – “Turning off the playback menu display?”
22:56 – “How do S lenses perform on SL3?”
23:26 – “M lenses in the SL3?”
27:00 – Leica Camera USA SL3 TechTalk Shoutout
27:47 – Battery Life Performance
28:38 – Saving Battery Life
29:57 – Startup Time Comparisons
31:05 – Waking up Sleep Mode
32:48 – Future Leica Lens RoadMap?
33:37 – “Are the Sf60 and Sfc1 flash compatible with SL3?”
33:48 – Battery Popup – Features unavailable?
35:50 – “Is the shutter new?”
36:07 – “Can focus peaking be for manual mode only?
37:46 – “Can the battery warning be disabled?”
37:55 – “Lens cap detection on SL3?”
38:09 – “SL3 vs SL2 width?”
39:42 – “What is floating ISO?”
40:15 – Special Edition Digital M’s
42:45 – M8 White Edition
46:25 – KEH Used Gear Event
47:40 – SL3 vs SL2 ISO Performance
48:38 – ISO Dynamic Range
50:20 – Moiré Comparison
51:49 – High ISO Comparisons
55:24 – Triple Resolution
1:00:04 – SL3 vs SL2s Lowlight Performance
1:03:35 – Dynamic Range
1:08:20 – SL3 vs SL2 Dynamic Range ISO 200
1:10:40 – SL3 vs SL2 Dynamic Range ISO 3200
1:13:30 – SL3 Takeaways
1:14:37 – “Is autofocus single contrast detection and continuous phase detection”
1:15:01 – “How fast is the TL lenses focus with the SL3?”
1:15:30 – “What do you think about the Leica LOOKS for the SL3?”
1:16:11 “How does the lowlight compare to the M11 Monochrom?”
1:16:52 – “What about Dynamic Range”
1:17:09 – “Will there be a comparison discussion between SL3, M11 and Q3?”
1:19:54 – “Is lowlight quality in SL3 also seen in the Q3”
1:20:17 – “Can you tether the SL3 to Apple vision pro?”
1:22:39 – “Would it be possible to have dual stabilization with the Body and the lens?”
1:23:18 – “Can you edit the photos to be similar between Q3 and SL3?”
1:23:56 – “Is the lighter body balanced with bigger lenses?”
1:25:35 – “Is this Leica’s flagship video camera?”
1:28:15 – SL3 DC Coupler
1:30:07 – Josh’s LSI Presentation Reminder
1:32:10 – SL3 Availability
1:33:35 – SL3 Preorder
1:35:22 – SL3 First Use Key Settings
1:44:52 – CFExpress Type A vs B
1:45:07 – “Is SL3 Autofocus on Q3?”
1:45:35 – “Autofocus for Fast Moving subjects?”
1:46:20 – “What is Focus Peaking?”
1:46:56 – “Can you adjust the thumbwheel settings?”
1:49:00 – “Is the magnification function back on the joystick?”
1:49:11 – “M11 Monochrom better resolution than SL3?”
1:49:50 – Next Episode…