Leica is a brand that first captured my attention with the M6 rangefinder camera, my introduction to Leica in 1993. Drawn by the brand's rich history and esteemed reputation, I was curious to see how a Leica would enhance my photography, having been a Nikon F4 user at the time. The M6 immediately impressed me with its compact size, lightweight design, and precise manual focusing system.
Given that my personal work predominantly involves 28mm, 35mm, and 50mm lenses, the rangefinder system perfectly suited my needs, allowing me to concentrate more on my subjects and less on the equipment in my hands. This experience led me to simplify my approach to photography, viewing the camera as a straightforward light-box. Since then, the Leica M series has been a constant companion in my camera bag.
In my professional work, I rely exclusively on the new SL System, and I also proudly serve as a Leica SL Ambassador and Leica Akademie Instructor.
The Leica SL System has been my full time go-to professional system for the last decade, since the release of the original Leica SL back in 2015. It was world's first professional mirrorless camera, and has proven to the the system I choose and rely on for a majority of my work as its all-round abilities make it capable of providing incredible results in any situation.
The latest SL3 is the most recent iteration of the SL, following the SL, then the SL2-S I used previously. It’s 60MP sensor, smaller footprint, flip screen, AF and high ISO performance, and the third rotating input dial make it a huge improvement in usability over its predecessors.