This article reminded me of two things apple… 1984 & the think different campaign. Like your article, Both iconic.
Though I would argue that the industrial design of the Hasselblad is my favorite, though the placement of the new joystick baffles me… it should have been a tad higher.
I would also argue that the menu system of the Hasselblad is even simpler & more refined. On top of that, the glass is exceptional as well.
Lacking is the video, which contrary to other purists, I wish it had. (I wonder if those purists use a phone in the “Pure” way Edison ment it to be used as, or do they use their phones as a barometer, camera, video-cam, note taking device, a record, CD, mp3 player & AAA map service? I say rubbish to purists, but I digress.)
Your article was fun to read and I can see that you bleed Leica Fanboy from your veins. I can tell you put a lot of thought into this sometimes tongue & cheek review, & for that, I/we thank you.
(You could be the next Hemingway if you so hear the bell toll for you, just don’t shoppe @ Abercrombie & Fitch please)
My first paid job some 29 years ago was with a Kiev. I don’t even know what lens I shot on or what film I used, but I laid it down and picked up an old Polaroid camera and fell in love with Image Transfer Photography. Then for some stupid reason I laid that down too and learned how to fix planes for a living. I hate that job, but it pays the bills, & I live by one motto, I don’t fly on what I fix. So far it’s worked out for me.
Sporadically though out the years I dabbled in photography getting paid here & there. I bought into the Sony system cuz it was cheap & the glass razor sharp.
Now that I want to get back into it with more passion, I find myself attracted to both the Leica & the Hasselblad for the reasons you & I have mentioned. I think the Hasselblad will win for me, with my only true gripe is the lack of live view. I can always film my grandkids on my iPhone, the way Steve intended!
Thank you for the honest view! I’m on the edge to get the SL3-S. I had the SL601, loved for the handling with SL primes and the m lenses.
At the moment I solely use M cameras. But I miss the build and weight of a SL camera. And I miss the SL as a platform, either with m-lenses or with the high end APO lenses.
Exceptional (and honest) review from the SL3-S master. It's the optics for me. And you are right, as small a thing as it is, my only real hang-up with the SL3 iterations of the platform is that switch - I think about it too much.
This article reminded me of two things apple… 1984 & the think different campaign. Like your article, Both iconic.
Though I would argue that the industrial design of the Hasselblad is my favorite, though the placement of the new joystick baffles me… it should have been a tad higher.
I would also argue that the menu system of the Hasselblad is even simpler & more refined. On top of that, the glass is exceptional as well.
Lacking is the video, which contrary to other purists, I wish it had. (I wonder if those purists use a phone in the “Pure” way Edison ment it to be used as, or do they use their phones as a barometer, camera, video-cam, note taking device, a record, CD, mp3 player & AAA map service? I say rubbish to purists, but I digress.)
Your article was fun to read and I can see that you bleed Leica Fanboy from your veins. I can tell you put a lot of thought into this sometimes tongue & cheek review, & for that, I/we thank you.
(You could be the next Hemingway if you so hear the bell toll for you, just don’t shoppe @ Abercrombie & Fitch please)
My first paid job some 29 years ago was with a Kiev. I don’t even know what lens I shot on or what film I used, but I laid it down and picked up an old Polaroid camera and fell in love with Image Transfer Photography. Then for some stupid reason I laid that down too and learned how to fix planes for a living. I hate that job, but it pays the bills, & I live by one motto, I don’t fly on what I fix. So far it’s worked out for me.
Sporadically though out the years I dabbled in photography getting paid here & there. I bought into the Sony system cuz it was cheap & the glass razor sharp.
Now that I want to get back into it with more passion, I find myself attracted to both the Leica & the Hasselblad for the reasons you & I have mentioned. I think the Hasselblad will win for me, with my only true gripe is the lack of live view. I can always film my grandkids on my iPhone, the way Steve intended!
Great review. Here's my take on the SL2s which is still my favorite I've owned.
https://www.shopmoment.com/articles/leica-sl2s-camera-review
Nice. Thanks for reading ✌🏾
Thank you for the honest view! I’m on the edge to get the SL3-S. I had the SL601, loved for the handling with SL primes and the m lenses.
At the moment I solely use M cameras. But I miss the build and weight of a SL camera. And I miss the SL as a platform, either with m-lenses or with the high end APO lenses.
It’s such a great camera in the field. Good luck ✌🏾
Exceptional (and honest) review from the SL3-S master. It's the optics for me. And you are right, as small a thing as it is, my only real hang-up with the SL3 iterations of the platform is that switch - I think about it too much.
Thanks Aaron. We all think about that switch too much, myself include haha.
How about reviews of cameras under $500?
I only review cameras I use. But there might be something that fits your criteria.