October 2015 – Moving Mountains

Here it is, hot off the press, the totally new Leica SL. What does SL stand for? There are many theories but the one I like is that it’s not an SLR (because it’s got no mirror) so therefore it’s an SL.

Regardless of the name, the spec sheet is impressive:

24MP
ISO to 50000
Very low noise – ISO6400 is stunningly good
Exposure times up to 30 minutes
11FPS with a 30 image buffer
Autofocus that is blindingly fast, as well as super accurate
Dynamic focus tracking
Focus Peaking for manual focus
GPS
Wireless image transfer
Timelapse
Rock solid construction
New lenses – the internally stabilised Vario-Elmarit 24-90 f2.8-4 is available right away
Will take M lenses via adapter, soon to be adapters for other lenses
Video – if you use the MP4 codec the SL will shoot full 1080p HD at 120fps and will record 4K at 24, 25 and 30fps.

The new lenses for the T-System which were released at Photokina are exceeding all my expectations. They are both stunningly sharp, right into the corners and really extend the use of the camera. I’m using the touch screen auto focus, as well as the EVF, but I find that working off a tripod and being able to tap the rear screen for to focus is working very nicely. All the shots are focussed where I wanted them to be. Judging manual focus with the longer lens is a little tricky because the focus ring is very sensitive but with the AF being so accurate this is a non-issue.

The 11-23 is the equivalent of a 16-35 and the 55-135 is the equivalent of a 70-200. Check out my Facebook page for more examples as I shoot them.

Leica SL (Type 601) – updated

New Leica T lenses proving to be excellent.

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