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 p.1 #3 · SL3 vs SL3-S vs SL3-P - help me choose | |
If you want to experience M lenses to shoot manually on an SL mount ... the SL2-S or SL2 is a BARGAIN right now. As to your perspective regarding depreciation, the depreciation curve is pretty much flat from here on out.
As to the MP ... ummm, the SL2 and the SL3-P are pretty much the same. As is the SL3-S and SL2-S.
Specs for:
AF
Video
IQ
The SL3-P can't be the best at all three. Part of the quid pro quo of AF is processing power, and readout speeds vs. lines read per image kind of "geeky" thing. Having faster AF and video means a reduction in readout lines, in order to process quicker. Granted, for most things this will not be a noticeable item. My point though, is that your statement seems / sounds like you're drinking someone's kool-aid more than knowing what it is you truly want as your primary objective.
As to the SL3-P being the best, I'd consider it to being the best at being versatile. I'm not sure I could see it trumping the SL3 in terms of straight out IQ (splittin' hairs, but still).
That said, what are you shooting with now ... and what are you shooting (subject / style). Is it heavy AF speed dependent or normal / routine stuff, etc. Are you wanting this to be your manual lens body because it has IBIS and EVF (or just less $$$ than an M).
That said, ... your point about "complete novice", I'd definitely take a look at an SL2 or SL2-S and your non-Leica M mount, manual lenses as a $$$ friendly entry into the M-mount world. I mean, you can get an SL2-S for $2K (or less) and it works VERY WELL with M lenses. The SL2-S is "only" 24MP ... BUT, here's the thing ... A), depending on your printing sizes, 24MP is still PLENTY enough. and B) if you are new to manual focus, you're gonna find that "Nailing Perfect Focus" with an M mount lens is going to have a Learning Curve to it, and will ALWAYS have some degree of "error" rate, even in your keepers ... unless you are taking the time to punch in and critically focus via magnified EVF ... which is fine, but that isn't what "develops you" in your manual focus journey ... the "misses" do. In that regard, pixel peeping 60MP vs. 24MP ... 24MP will be more satisfying to your imperfect, but still good dof focus.
For that ... I still come back to the SL2-S or SL2. My SL2-S has served me well for a few years with my M lenses alongside my M10R (and some others). Granted, it isn't Sony level AF, but the implementation of M lenses on the SL is good, imo.
Now, if you are wanting the best Phase Detect AF possible in the L mount, then you'll be looking at the SL3 series and bump about $3K MORE to get started.
I don't intend to sound harsh, but it sounds like you haven't figured out what your real needs are ... except that you want to play in the M Mount world ... which is way cool, go for it.  I just don't think getting started in the M mount lens world NEEDS an SL3 series body. I mean, for that money, you COULD get an SL2-S ... AND ... an M240 or maybe M10.
Do you have to have 60MP, if so ... you wouldn't be asking about the SL3-S vs. SL3-P. So, if you don't HAVE to have 60MP and want to learn to play with Manual Focus M mount lenses on the SL series, again ... the SL2 or SL2-S are STRONGLY recommended for consideration.
HTH
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