Leica SL3

bythom leica sl2

Another update of the full frame sensor mirrorless camera that uses the Leica L mount. The body is rated IP54 for water and dust resistance.

  • Sensor
    • 60mp BSI CMOS sensor 
    • 24 x 36mm
    • no AA filter
    • sensor-based IS (5 stops CIPA)
  • ISP: Maestro IV with L2 Technology
  • Mount: L mount
  • Image Size/Type: 
    • 60/36/18mp choice
    • 9520 x 6336 pixel JPEG or 14-bit DNG raw (?MB file size)
    • 5 fps max 14-bit, 5 fps max 12-bit (? frame raw buffer, ? frame JPEG), 15 fps without focus/exposure change
    • 187mp pixel shift mode supported with firmware 2.0
  • Video: 
    • 8K 30/25/24P, 10-bit 4:2:0 internal, 1.89:1 (1.17 crop) or 16:9 (1.24) aspect ratio 
    • 4K 60/50/30/25/24P, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal, 1.89:1 (1.17 crop) or 16:9 (1.24) aspect ratio
    • FullHD 60/50/30/25/24P
    • MPEG H.265, H.265, ProRes compression
    • Audio is AAC or Linear PCM depending upon above selections
    • HDMI 2.1 Type A, can output 10-bit 4:2:2 uncompressed video
    • L-log supported.
  • Shutter: 
    • mechanical 30 minutes to 1/8,000 sec
    • electronic to 1/16000 electronic)
  • Exposure: 
    • center-weighted metering
    • -3 to +3EV exposure compensation
    • 9 white balance settings (plus Custom, Kelvin)
    • ISO 100-100000 (plus extended 50, Auto ISO)
  • Focus:
    • 315-point phase detect+contrast 
    • spot, Field, Multi-Field, TouchAF, eye/face/body detection, animal detection, object detection
  • Display: 
    • 3.2” 2.3m dot 
    • tiltable touchscreen LCD
  • Viewfinder: 
    • 5.76m dot OLED EVF
    • 120 fps
    • 0.76x magnification
    • 21mm eye point
    • +2 to -4 diopters
  • Flash: 
    • hot shoe
    • 1/200 flash sync
    • red-eye reduction, slow sync, rear sync
    • PC Sync socket
  • Remote: via smartphone (FOTOS)
  • Other Notable Features: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n or ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS via FOTOS app, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, auto lens compensation, added Rec709 and Rec2020 Color Spaces, mic input, headphone output, IP54 weather rating, optional HG-SCL6 grip, content authentication, IP64 rating
  • Cards: 
    • 8GB included buffer/storage
    • dual card slots, one CFexpress Type B, one SD
    • SD is UHS-II capable
  • Battery: 
    • BP-SCL6, 15.8Wh
    • 320 shots CIPA
    • can be USB charged
  • Size and Weight: 
    • 5.9 x 4.3 x 3.4” (151 x 108 x 85mm) wide, tall, deep
    • 30 ounces (850g)
  • Colors: Black anodized (further customization available via skins)
  • Price: US$6995 body only
  • Current Firmware: 1.0
  • Announced: March 7, 2024

Lenses for the Leica SL3

Support this site by ordering this product from the following advertiser:

Looking for gear-specific information? Check out our other Web sites:
DSLRS: dslrbodies.com | general: bythom.com| Z System: zsystemuser.com | film SLR: filmbodies.com

sansmirror: all text and original images © 2024 Thom Hogan
portions Copyright 1999-2023 Thom Hogan
All Rights Reserved — the contents of this site, including but not limited to its text, illustrations, and concepts, 
may not be utilized, directly or indirectly, to inform, train, or improve any artificial intelligence program or system.

Advertisement: