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Not just that, but also statement like AF is not good blablabla.....because in simple terms the AF System wasn't used as it should be.
 
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The review is not bad. Most of the cons are about right,  but they got it very wrong on the body design. Complete opposite for me. I think it's a masterpiece. Best DSLR Type body out there.
And there is one other point I think they misjudged:  Leica has a Start advantage comparable to Canon and Nikon in regards to a professional mirrorless workhorse camera. Count this with the optical outstanding lenses and the partnership with Panasonic in regards to Video the next SL should be a hard one to ignore.
 
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Here we go:
 
 
 
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Lot of wrong stuff in one single post. Leica Hater by the way?
1.) The viewfinder is 4.4MP  with a 1280×1024 pixel resolution and the Panel is Epson. The optics, design etc. is by Leica.
2.) The lenses/optics are made and designed by Leica. Panasonic has made the design specifications in regards to Zoom Function and Video AF. That's why it's a joint venture. The whole AF System/ Motor  and how the elements are moving is a Leica own design.
3) The video functions has been designed mainly by Panasonic and Leica bought also the Vlog knowledge - very similar to the GH4. This has first off all nothing to do with the Sensor.
 
But its fun to read Leica bashing....
 
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Nice read!
The Leica SL is one of the best designed 35mm bodies of all time (borrows a lot from the S System). I'm always torn about to buy or not to buy. However,  I'm an Leica M user (and the M10 is just so damn sexy..... just waiting for the P version) and my second camera is the GH4 soon to be replaced by the GH5.
But again the SL body is just brilliant and the crystal clear EVF is the best by lightyears. I also cannot understand the success of the Sony. Yes the sensors are great , but everything else form handling, usability and durability is.... plainly awful ....  a 299,- of the shelf horror design.
What definitely will be interesting is the next SL in about 2 years! That could be a killer if Leica gets their hands on the GH5 stuff.
In the meantime we will see the next S, a major upgrade.
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And in the comment section they are talking about:
"REC709 preview when shooting V Log."
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Well, I'm a still shooter that how likes to do a bit of video nowadays.
My main camera is the M9 - and by the way I think Leica will have some surprises in regards to video at this years photokina.
Anyway. I use also the m4/3 and the 4/3 system before and I'm in favor of the Olympus Cameras ( still have the E1!!!) and their stunningly good lenses. However I switched from the Em1 to the GH4. And I also know the Olympus community quite good and some user groups. What I can say for shure when it comes time flagship/ pro bodies for stills no one really considers the GH4, everyone accepts that's capable of very good stills but everyone knows it's for its very very good Video with pro features for very little money.  So, therefore Panay could really beat up the still side but it wouldn't be recognized as munched as they hope. Video however would be a no brainier!
Actually, now that I've used the GH4 for stills, even with lenses like the 300mm F4 I have to say that perception is a little bit unfair. Focus is definitely not up to EM1 but in actual usage it handles nicer, it has a very responsive interface and the IQ is basically the same. Would even say, ISO is better. And it colorewise it suits my Leica workflow better.
Now, what would I expect for GH5? I think this one would be considered a millstone and will have a go on everyone in  mirrorless and DSLR world in view of videographers - not necessary by specs but by usability!
New 16MP Sensor 
Inbody 5-IS
Internal 4k 60Fps 10bit 4:2:2: 200mbs and no crop
Dual SD which utilizes the new 300mb/s SD cards
Tweaked interface with more setups items in video mode
V-log with customs
Anamorphic with desqueeze 
Clean HDMI output as usual
improved focus, but probably still behind Olympus.
 
Maybes:
New improved external interface with one or two surprises 
Even better "output"when used with HDMI 
 
Price? Not less than 2000,- USD, probably slightly more. Delivery January 17
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