Alexandre Archimbaud

The SL3, a hybrid in hand

Alexandre Archimbaud

Cinematographer and director, Alexandre Archimbaud has been using Leica cameras for over ten years. Starting on analogue with the Leica M3, the SL-System was a natural transition alongside his treasured M-Lenses. Utilising both video and photo modes in his professional workflow, having a camera that can do both gives him the ultimate freedom when shooting. Testing the unique dual-mode quality of the Leica SL3 in locations across London and Copenhagen, Alexandre reveals a true hybrid in hand.

Alexandre Archimbaud Portrait

With the rich detail that the SL3 can reproduce, it allows me to just concentrate on what’s in front of me. To immerse myself in the moment.

Alexandre Archimbaud

"My work requires me to get multiple uses out of a camera. Now there exists an option to both shoot 60 megapixel stills and 8K video. Carrying around one camera and one lens, all day long, that’s a pleasure to me."

Alexandre Archimbaud Portrait

About Alexandre Archimbaud

Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Alexandre Archimbaud has been creating exceptional films for over fifteen years. Starting out in the mid 1990s, he went on to establish Our Man In Paris media agency in 2011, a testament to his love of making films. His passion for telling unique visual stories through his work is always combined with references to old school filmmaking techniques - a passion which first introduced him to Leica with the analogue M3 camera, which he still uses to this day.

Discover more about Alexandre's work on his official instagram: @ourmaninparis