^ That wouldn't fully explain the image quality deficits with the 100-400. First of all, there are shots in the pits/paddock area that are basically static and are not what I would consider acceptably sharp yet images with the 24-90 are. Thinking of some of the on-track shots - cars coming straight at the camera, a shutter speed of 1/1000 is sufficient but again nothing in the image is critically sharp. Here the other explanation could be heat coming off the track, which certainly will be somewhat of a factor. Having shot motorsports myself, I'm aware of the challenges and while his panning technique needs practice, I didn't see any obvious technique faults in the more conventional head-on car shots.
As for the camera itself: I think it reveals that Leica/Panasonic just need access to a competitive stacked sensor and processor package to potentially release a camera that can perform at the level of the R5II, Z8/Z9, a1/a9, etc.
Sony provided Nikon with a stacked sensor that rivals the one in the a1 series. I'm curious what, if anything, is preventing similar access for Leica/Panasonic? Based on previous discussions here, it sounds like Leica wants to source their own sensors in the future. Maybe access roadblocks are a reason?
Jun 28, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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