Respectfully, even though you haven’t experienced that problem others have. What is worse is that Leica knew about the problem beforehand and didn’t notify anyone until after videos started being made. That is unacceptable from Leica. I’m saying this as a former owner of an SL3 (which had a host of other issues not just the erasing of files) a current owner of a SL2, SL2S reporter, Q2, Q2M and an M11P. I love Leica but I can also be critical of the company and hold them to a high standard, a standard which they have themselves set.

Good Points Made. No perfect camera and bugs have to be fixed in firmware. With the new Power Button if pressing it for 5 seconds or more You should see it powering off. Shorter time it goes to sleep. Most people forget this feature and are in a hurry in switching the battery while the camera is actually in sleep. I have done this in the past with other camera brands and the only thing that was deleted was the file I was recording at the time which I forgot it was on. It reset the camera settings also. I solved most of my battery problems with Dummy Batteries. Love the Leica one for my Q3, Sl2-S and maybe one day for the SL3. Cheers!

All due respect, even if it were a handful of cases, which I truly believe it is more than that, a $7000 camera deleting files is simply unacceptable. I love the camera, and have been a long time Leica user and specifically an SL iuser. I had the deletion of images bug happen to me on May 6, meaning TWO MONTHS ago for a project that ended up costing me not only a bad reputation with a very important client, but also cost thousands of dollars in production costs. Downplaying this issue is irresponsible and Leica needs to amend the problem immediately.

100% agree. Ive had my Sl3 since release and never had a frame being overwritten. And nice that they came out with a firmware update really fast once the potential issue was uncovered. But i love my SL3 and use it every day with M lenses and Sl autofocus lenses.

I agree with you 100% , I'm using sl3, and I'm over the moon ❤

I come from the Canon 1Dx Mark II era but currently own a Nikon Z9 which I consider the best camera ever for speed and resolution. I recently bought the Leica 50mm f0.95 Noctilux and an adapter to use it on the Z9. HOWEVER I’m still getting the Leica SL3 because I consider it to be the most beautiful camera ever. I just want to own it for the sake of owning it. 😊

You made me laugh when you made the statement about Kodachrome. I use to shoot 64 back in 1977/78. I don't get all the excitement about Fuji's film simulations. But I agree with you if you can't afford or don't like Lecia just buy something else. Hope you see may more healthy year.

Why are people removing the battery and memory card while the camera is ON????🤦‍♂️

Losing photos in an assignment is a disaster, there is no sugarcoating it. It happened to me! I like the SL3, but I think too much was focused on eye candy than stability. I hope they learn from it and don't deliver a sluggish product. The SL2 was always great from the beginning.

Perfectly said!

I use the X2D, M11, SL2 and Q2. Flawless images all four. Leica user for 63 years. Totally satisfied and have not experienced the issues complained about. The digital file is what I want, and Leica lenses get me there. The XCD lenses are amazing too.

Thanks for making this! Those comments and videos …I’m thinking of one in specific with a hog “warning” thumbnail. He didn’t even experience the issue himself… Very well said …great video!

I've owned many Leica's over the years from film to digital starting with the M9, M9 monochrome, SL, SL2, M10 and loved all of them. No camera is perfect although the M10 is damn near perfect which is why I still own mine. The only 2 I've ever just hated and returned were the M type 240 and the SL3. The SL3 just had too many issues to warrant the price some of which were serious downgrades from the previous model including the overall built quality and the ibis which is tragically bad. I returned mine and got an sl2-s since I had sold my SL2 to buy the SL3 and then ended up returning it. I will say the SL2-S for me thus far has been a better camera than the SL3 which is crazy to me...even the color science is better to my eye. People were loving the SL3 upon its announcement they sold out quickly I had to wait months for mine and I ordered it day 1...people got it in their hands and were simply disappointed. If it was a great camera that wouldn't be the case.

100% agree.

Love it!

what happened to your X2D Hasselblad? I am considering that rig to pair with a SL2S.

My good buddy shoots interiors and lost tons of images on a project, unacceptable on any camera especially on a 7k camera. BTW he didn't even pull a battery out

Love mine but I can name 3 things I would like to change so what I can say the same about any car Ive ever bought….

People lost their photos! Make every excuse you want but it’s perfectly understandable if people don’t like the cameras you don’t.

I love how Leica users are turning on Leica and devouring the brand.

If you are a Canon shooter you hate Nikon. If you shoot Nikon You hate Canon. You shoot Fuji you hate Sony. You shoot Sony you hate everyone. So easy to bash. learn your camera and what it can do. Takes more than 2 weeks to learn a new camera.Learn your camera shoot what works and who cares if I prefer my Leica cameras

first thing right of the bet I gave thumb down . cause name was deceiving . notwithstanding whilst paying attention - couldn't agree more with the guy. btw huge thank you for bringing up x2d issue . I own Leicas top brass , before ive had all there is top tier of other brands. I am sick of hearing of H real like colors meanwhile suffering with shittty leica magenta and cool cast that make images without working on WB suck . ive heard before about H H2s quality issue and awful support . although they do their best to keep it under rug . you caught me the very last moment before plunging into x2d100 with of course 2their best lenses . now I am assured to avoid H . all and all thank you - best of luck ! @georges_angeles