Photorend had a chat with a Leica manager. Here is the summary by Digicameinfo:
- (Regarding the L-mount system)
The L-mount alliance is becoming more and more active. We are very satisfied with the sales of the SL system. Although the SL is not as good as the Leica M and Q in terms of quantity, it is a system that is becoming more popular. - (Regarding the recently released Leica Q3)
All I can say is that it is selling like hotcakes. Q3 demand is really crazy. So far, Q3 sales have taken off like a rocket. There have been many orders and it has been very well received in the market. In addition, Q2, which is now in its fourth year, has recorded the highest sales volume ever in France. - (Mr. Kaufmann said that “2023 will be the best year in Leica’s history,” but will that be the case in France as well?) In France, Leica has been experiencing strong double-digit growth every year for five years
. 2023 is on track to be a great year for Leica. I’m very positive about Leica’s future. - (The end of sales of the S series SLR cameras has been announced, but what will happen in the future?)
Currently, the S3 has been discontinued, but there are plans for the S4 in the future. I don’t think that will happen anytime soon, and I don’t think it will happen until 2024. I don’t know if it will be in 2025, but Leica is planning a medium format hybrid mirrorless camera. - (Is there any information about SL3?)
SL3 will of course appear, but we don’t know exactly when that will happen at this point. - (About the Portuguese factory)
In addition to producing specific spare parts, this factory also produces binoculars, spotting scopes, laser rangefinders, rifle scopes, etc.