Leica SL3 Camera Specifications

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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

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