Leica SL2-S

bythom leica sl2s

A third variation of the full frame sensor mirrorless camera that uses the Leica L mount. 

  • Sensor
    • 24.6mp CMOS BSI sensor, 24 x 36mm
    • no low pass filter
    • sensor-based IS (5.5 stops CIPA)
  • ISP: Maestro III
  • Mount: L mount
  • Image Size/Type: 
    • 6000x4000 pixel JPEG or 14-bit DNG raw (44MB size)
    • up to 25 fps (12-bit, electronic shutter; focus/exposure limitations)
    • infinite buffer at 9 fps
  • Video: 
    • 2160P/60/50/30/25/24 oversampled, 400Mbps max bit rate (150 at 50/60P)
    • 12-bit Raw Cinema 4K up to 60P supported over HDMI with firmware update.
    • 1080P/120/60/50/30/25/24, 200Mps max bit rate (20 at 100/120P)
    • MPEG H.264 MP4 file with Linear PCM stereo audio
    • Internally records 8-bit 4:2:0 or 10-bit 4:2:2
    • HDMI port can output 10-bit 4:2:2 uncompressed video
    • L-log and LUTs supported
    • Max video file size 96GB
  • Shutter: 
    • mechanical 30 minutes to 1/8,000 sec
    • electronic 60 to 1/16000 sec 
    • 1/250 flash sync
  • Exposure: 
    • multipoint, center-weighted, spot
    • -3 to +3EV exposure compensation
    • 8 white balance settings (plus Custom, Kelvin)
    • ISO 100-50000 (plus extended 50, Auto ISO)
  • Focus: 
    • 225-point contrast and depth mapping autofocus
    • spot, Field, Multi-Field, TouchAF, Object Tracking, Face Detection
  • Display: 
    • 3.2” 2.1m dot fixed touchscreen LCD
  • Viewfinder:
    • 5.76m dot OLED EVF
    • 120 fps
    • 0.78 magnification
    • 21mm eye point
    • +2 to -4 diopters
  • Flash: 
    • hot shoe
    • red-eye reduction, slow sync, rear sync, PC Sync socket
  • Remote: via smartphone (FOTOS)
  • Other Notable Features: 
    • IPS4 rating
    • Wi-Fi 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth 4.2 BLE
    • GPS via FOTOS app
    • USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
    • mic input, headphone output
    • optional HG-SCL6 grip
    • includes 90-day Creative Cloud Photography plan
  • Cards: 
    • 4GB included internal storage
    • dual SD slots, both UHS-II capable
  • Battery: 
    • BP-SCL4 (510 shots CIPA)
    • can be USB charged, USB powered
  • Size and Weight: 
    • 5.8 x 4.2 x 3.3” (146 x 107 x 83mm) wide, tall, deep
    • 32.8 ounces (931g)
  • Colors: Black anodized (further customization available via skins)
  • Price: US$4895 body only
  • Current Firmware: 3.0 (May 2022) 
  • Announced: December 10, 2020

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