Surfnsun wrote:
They’re offering a breadcrumb to customers who want one camera that does everything. I get why. They did their research. I’m just not that customer.
Yes, the SL3-P represents (imo) a very utilitarian / versatile option. Personally, I find it very appealing, but that's me. I'm holding on to the S1R II at the moment (new to me) and will watch to see how the SL3-P actually shakes out. I've got my SL2-S (and M's, etc.), so I also get the difference between the Leica SL approach vs. the Panny. I won't quibble over the diff's, but I recognize that they exist ... and in fact chose to shoot one event with the Panny, while another event I preferred the Leica, for different reasons.
For me, I've always liked to have "one for slow, one for go". In that context, the M + SL3-P (and shared M glass + AF glass as desired) seems viable as my platform of choice. As mentioned, that shakes out right now as M10R (slow) + S1R II / SL2-S (go).
I think too ... more geekville stuff ... the decision on WHICH lenses you want to use for your AF, have influence on body selections. To that point the algorithms (iiuc) between Leica body > Leica glass is different than Leica body > non-Leica L Alliance glass. I can't confirm, nor reference experience ... but, my study has suggested this is the case. I won't know for sure how I feel about that until I actually have SL glass on my SL. Right now ... all my AF glass is either Sigma / Panny (24-70/2.8 DG DN II, 85/1.8, 500/5.6), with only M lenses from Leica. The SL 75/2 APO calls to me ... but, that's a "not yet", thing.
So, yeah ... even in the realm of Leica customer base, the SL3-P won't be for everyone ... not to mention the universe of non-Leica base.
Personally, I appreciate this one for it's place in the lineup. Vast numbers of others will complain and dissent about this "breadcrumb" not being their main entree'.
Jun 27, 2026 at 05:57 PM
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