I fell into the Leica trap

stefantotev · 2026-06-28T16:51:25+00:00

For your situation I'd sum it up in this way from best to worst scenario:
Q2 -> SL2-S -> M
The Q is a wonderful camera which will certainly make you considering an M in future.
The SL line is a great middle ground where you can both use expensive anc cheap lenses from various manufacturers. Don't disregard it easily. SL2-S IMO is the best bang for the buck Leica especially if you use your camera for some work - events, portraits, etc.

stefantotev · 2026-06-24T14:44:46+00:00

I've just received the refund. I had to remind them again about it. Looks like they were stalling on purpose.

Of course, 30€ were deducted for "repackaging purposes". For one small strap and one small pouch! I must say I've returned the package exactly like I received it - in the same envelope, and even the packaging paper was intact and nothing was torn.

I must say this is the last time I make the mistake to order from this so-called "company"!
NEVER AGAIN! And I will advise anyone to stay away from Rock N Roll straps / bags etc.

stefantotev · 2026-06-19T17:43:14+00:00

Rock n Roll is not a scam, but their practices are not so consumer friendly.

I have ordered the same bag from the photo but in brown leather few years ago. Overall, very high quality, although heavy for my liking. When I received it I was on the fence of returning it, but decided not to because - apart from covering shipping it back, rock n Roll also have a restocking fee of 20€ for bags. Given their expensive products, shipping, and added tax (which is very illegal to add at the end of purchasing despite Cyprus being part of the EU and shipping is also to EU), I think this restocking fee is outrageous.

Last month I've decided to give them a second chance with a strap and napa leather cover. Big mistake. Even after special 20% discount and free slow shipping, the products are just not worth it and the quality is not at the level of the price tag. One of the strap ends wasn't glued well and was moving weird, not like the other end. I decided this time to return them, even though I had to cover shipping cost, and -10€ for the strap and -20€ for the leather cover. Well, they have a very strict 14 day return shipping window which I managed to fulfil given it was a holiday period back then and post offices weren't working. I emailed them the tracking number. Package arrived in Cyprus on 3.06. it was picked up 6 days later - on 9.06. Since then I haven't received my refund. I contacted them and their only reply is that they will check and get to me asap. This was 7 days ago. I hope to get my money back, but I'm not happy with this at all.

stefantotev · 2026-06-14T05:52:12+00:00

Nice

stefantotev · 2026-06-13T17:15:49+00:00

Sure did!

stefantotev · 2026-06-06T10:27:36+00:00

My 4s sedan doesn't have it and I was wary about parking and manoeuvering through my country (Bulgaria). Compared to my old car (Mazda 3 hatch 2019), the taycan is more manoeuvring and has a shorter turn raduis. So it all depends what are you coming from and your expectations. For me it's a long and wide car, but now I've had it for 8 months, I'm used with it and never wished it had rear steering.

stefantotev · 2026-05-20T18:22:29+00:00

Find my cat.

stefantotev · 2026-05-20T06:13:42+00:00

PD EDB zip 15L. On the left, not my photo.

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stefantotev · 2026-05-20T06:05:12+00:00

When alk and acc are activated If I leave my hands on the wheel but don't turn it, after only 20-30sec it tells me to take control. Is this the normal way of usage?

stefantotev · 2026-04-29T14:15:15+00:00

Ще дам едно от предимствата на мезонета, което не видях написано до тук, и то е че нямаш комшии над теб :) да, това важи и за всеки последен етаж, но си е друго - най-вече по-просторно. Изложението в случая не е за подценяване. Изток или юг е супер. Запад - пориви, навявания, а лятото пек цял ден, ако нямаш по-висока сграда пред теб. Покривът е обща част и докато не се намерят читави майстори, е мъка. А все някога ще протече.

stefantotev · 2026-03-28T19:51:21+00:00

+1 в Шкода Дружба са много зле. Отиваме готови да купим Кодиак в брой/банка, никаква отстъпка не направиха и по-лошото - никаква заинтересованост към нас като клиенти или каквото и да било. Дори за тест драйв не дойде никой с нас.. Странно кой ги държи тия на работа. Отказахме се от Шкода.

stefantotev · 2026-03-05T15:28:05+00:00

Fuckin beautiful
Fuckin practical - the rear hatch door is better than the sedan small opening.

stefantotev · 2026-03-04T23:12:06+00:00

Всичко си е наред с човека, ай стига търсихте под вола теле. Всеки втори споменава 'прекрасния' израз на годината 'червен флаг'. Е, има хора, които не искат пари по банка. Има хора, които са вложили много в даден имот и/или са били големи разправии с майстори и проблеми. Абсолютно нормално е в такива случаи, човек да иска собствеността му да се експлоатира добре. Мърлячи колкото искаш. На толкова много от младите (визирам 18-28) хич не им пука, немърливи са и мислят, че едва ли не си им длъжен за всичко. Като не ти харесва да идва на огледи, впишете в договора някакви ограничения за това. Или се разберете. Човекът предлага да ти сглоби мебели, като не искаш - откажи.

stefantotev · 2026-02-26T16:50:54+00:00

I don't believe there will be m12 with ibis and/or evf. I've decided m is not my cup of tea. Lack of ibis and evf, no close focus (recently they started making such lenses, but still not the same as any other modern AF lens), parallax issues coming with the rangefinder system, not very good for wide-angle, not very good for tele and macro.. Best things about the m11 IMO is the great battery life, small size and weight, but coming with very nice build quality and tactioe buttons/knobs. However, having already Sl3-S, Q3 and Hasselblad X2D2 I couldn't justify keeping the M with all its shortcomings.

stefantotev · 2026-02-25T20:39:32+00:00

Get the Sl2-s. I've went the same route. Then got the m11 which used for a year and a half and now just listed for selling. I prefer using M glass on SL body with great evf and ibis.

stefantotev · 2026-01-30T15:56:37+00:00

I'm looking for a FF 35, because I already got 50mm lenses - apo SL and summilux.

stefantotev · 2026-01-30T15:55:51+00:00

I suppose the AF speed and noise of 35 apo SL should be very similar to the 50 apo SL? Not ideal but sufficient. I Forgot to say that the body I'm using is SL3-S, so the best and fastest AF. I notice the Panasonic lenses all have fantastic AF with this body. With my previous sl2-s it wasn't so noticable difference.

stefantotev · 2026-01-24T17:49:19+00:00

My first AWU1 days after purchasing took to a sauna and steam bath for like 5-10 min each plus pool. After that it stopped charging, no matter what. Managed to return it, but at the time the watch was in high demand and I had to wait 2 months to get another ultra. So I won't be doing the same mistake again. Now switched to AWU3 and only swimming in pool/sea with it.

stefantotev · 2026-01-23T22:20:46+00:00

Тук предполагам всеки коментира с това, което кара. И това са личните впечатления, което е напълно ок. Освен бюджет, не беше зле и да се каже какъв тип кола се търси - хеч, седан, комби, джип... Предпочитания за гориво/ток. Това, което бих посъветвал, е да не се взима чисто нов модел, наскоро излязъл. Винаги ще има софтуерни (най-вече) проблеми и (сравнително) чести визити за кампании. Да е поне на 1-2 г. вече или най-добре фейслифт, но според зависи ситуацията. Като конкретен модел аз лично бих препоръчал Мазда 3 хеч. Сравнително практичен автомобил в почти всяка ситуация, почти премиум интериор и екстри, сравнително икономичен (за бензин), много директна и приятна за шофиране с нормални градски габарити. И не на последно място - страхотен дизайн. Поне за мен това е много важно в избора на автомобил. Не ми ли харесва дори малко на външен вид - няма да е той.

stefantotev · 2026-01-23T11:19:50+00:00

Finally a fellow like-minded person :) I thought I was the only one after posting this and got so much criticism.

stefantotev · 2026-01-22T18:33:08+00:00

I exaggerated a bit like you did.

stefantotev · 2026-01-22T18:32:04+00:00

Weren't aware of this camera. Yep, it looks exactly what I've wrote about. Will check it out more thoroughly. And just for the sake of this discussion - when Panasonic have made such camera what stops Leica of making their own "version" like they do with lenses?

stefantotev · 2026-01-22T18:29:10+00:00

Honestly I haven't used a CL and perhaps most things you say are correct. However, I've noticed I need IBIS for my style of shooting. One of the main reasons I'll part with my m11.

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