shortpballer
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I have been looking endlessly online to find anything taken with the S3 beyond the few reviews that were done over the last couple years.
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Anyone have any photos with the S3?
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Paul Spinnler
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It is an amazing camera. Worth every cent. The point of it is the colour science, high DR combined with the very special Leica S lenses. They give you an unmistakably cinematic look.
dj may
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Transitions
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MGrayson
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So good!Transitions
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shortpballer
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Really amazing photos! Were these all taken with the S3?Transitions
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dj may
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shortpballer
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The entire website correct? Were you shooting a 007 or 006 before the S3?
dj may
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Not the entire website. The website contains images from 6x6 film, 4x5 film, M9, M-P 240, S 006 and S3. The “Transitions” collection is all S3.
Paul Spinnler
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Did you use any filters? I love the colours of the Leica S
dj may
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I use filters when needed. Polarizer mainly. Occasionally ND, rarely graduated ND. I probably have not used a graduated in the last three years.
I agree, there are just not enough reviews out there, nor does anyone seem bothered to do one. S3, wrt image quality and optical handling, seems to be an absolute beast of a camera, although lacking in some commonly available modern functionality. I've thought many times if I should just pull the trigger, but sanity (wrt my budget) reins me in each time. YMMV, but for me, even by Leica standards, it is just a bit too expensive. In Australia, it retails at $29000. I mean, come on.
Paul Spinnler
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I thought the same, demoed it, then had to get it. The lenses plus color science make it unique. I think it is sad that Leica does not push it more.
shortpballer
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I did end up buying one. It is a hell of a camera, and I shoot Alpa and phase one XF + iq4150 . Images are much sharper and more pop.
shortpballer
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Don’t you know Leica only cares about their stupid special editions? They don’t care about us professional photographers
Paul Spinnler
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Some stores don't even stock the S3 or S lenses for that matter. Clearly, no sale this way ... understand they are re-thinking their approach to the "professional" line in terms of distribution / customer service ...
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shortpballer
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I dont think the issue is mirrorless vs mirrored. I am a professional photographer and I will not even touch mirrorless. I honestly think mirrorless is garbage and for the lazy / people that can't properly expose without a live view. It is slow, it ruins the whole surprise aspect. Just not a fan at all of looking at a screen and clicking when you like what the screen shows. Of course this is my opinion and I mean no disrespect to those who love mirrorless.
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MGrayson
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Oh, I don't like mirrorless either.
Im guessing this is a type and you meant *dont* mean to disrespect?
either way [not directed at shortpballer]….mirrorless vs mirror….in general: who cares? Plenty of folks out there that would probably say digital in general is for the lazy too. Shoot whatever floats ones boat and/or is the right tool for the job. It’s ok to not like mirrorless.
The S system is awesome and I’ve had my eye on the S3, but I’m going to wait a few years to find one in the used market. Current point of entry makes no sense for me at the moment.